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Finnair starts flights to Wroclaw, Poland; adds frequencies to Europe and Japan for summer 2024

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Finnair updated their schedule for travel from 31 March to 26 October 2024. By increasing frequency between its center in Helsinki and locations in Northern and Central Europe as well as Japan for the summer of 2024, Finnair is responding to a rise in demand for travel throughout the world. Starting on April 2, 2024, Finnair will also include Wroclaw, Poland, as a new destination.

Finnair is resuming the flights it used to run between Helsinki and Bergen that have a stopover in Stockholm, Arlanda, before the pandemic, and it is also increasing frequencies to Troms and Trondheim in Norway. Along with extra frequencies to Billund, Denmark, there will also be an additional morning frequency from Helsinki to Arlanda.

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More frequencies will be available to Düsseldorf and Hamburg in Germany. Finnair is increasing its frequency to Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, Finnair is increasing frequency to both Tokyo Narita and Osaka in Japan.

In Poland, Finnair will add more flights to Krakow, resume service to Gdansk, and open a brand-new route to Wroclaw. Wroclaw, in southern Poland, is home to a number of major businesses with origins in Finland and Asia. The energetic city, also known as Poland’s Silicon Valley, features a picture-perfect old town and a bustling scene of art museums, cafes, restaurants, and vintage shops.

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The brand-new European frequencies all have smooth connections to Finnair’s transatlantic routes to Asia and the US. The flights can now be reserved through travel agencies or at Finnair.com.

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German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.