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

Finnair Rolls Out Free Rescheduling Options for Passengers Amid February Strikes

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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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.