Finnair takes additional measures to accommodate A350 pilot training

Finnair is temporarily suspending its flights between Helsinki and Chongqing from January 11, 2017 to May 2, 2017, as part of the airline’s measures to create adequate room for pilot training for its A350 operations. Finnair is preparing to grow its operations as the deliveries of Airbus A350 aircraft will continue in 2017, and this requires Airbus A350 training for Finnair’s A330 pilots. During the trainings, the pilots are away from normal flight duties, and this puts a temporary strain on Finnair’s pilot resources. Finnair will resume flights from Helsinki to Chongqing on May 3, 2017, returning to normal year-round operations.