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Finnair plans for
business class
Finnair has unveiled its plans to refine its business class service.
The new service concept will offer a wider range of dining
options, which will be served on-demand at a passenger’s
preferred time.
The carrier is also introducing the classic Finnish tradition
“Kahvikutsut” – a coffee served with seven different treats
– for long-haul flights departing Asia in the morning. This coffee
service will allow passengers to enjoy traditional Finnish
treats like Carelian pies, cinnamon buns, coffee cake and traditional
Finnish chocolates between the two meal services.
“More than ever, our Business Class customers enjoy the
opportunity to customise their travel and dining experience,”
said Piia Karhu, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience
at Finnair.
“Our objective is to create an unspoken bond with our
guests, every time they fly. We have dedicated cabin
crew personnel for business class passengers, providing a
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more individual service, with the aim of setting new standards
for comfort and overall wellbeing onboard Finnair flights.”
Finnair’s new business class service concept will commence as
Scandinavia
of February 7 2018 on flights to Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai,
with a gradual rollout of the remaining long-haul destinations
during the spring and summer.
A350 CABIN ENHANCEMENTS
The carrier has also revealed that it will introduce renewed
textiles and Marimekko patterns throughout its new A350
aircraft. These will include new simple and stylish seat
covers, plus pillows, blankets and chinaware with prints from
the iconic Finnish design house Marimekko.
David Kondo, Head of Cabin Interior Development at
Finnair, explained: “With Nordic-inspired design throughout
the entire cabin, our aim is for our guests to be treated to
a travel experience that soothes the senses and clears the
mind. Our new seat textiles and comfort amenities have a
fresh and modern aesthetic that is inspired by Nordic homes
and landscapes.”
These new interior elements will be rolled out on Finnair’s
Airbus A350 aircraft in phases during 2018.
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