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Finnair warns travelers of major U.S. storm disruption 23–25 January
Finnair has activated its disruption plan as a multi-day winter storm threatens major U.S. hubs from 23 January. The airline is pre-emptively re-routing aircraft, promising automatic re-booking and warning of possible cancellations on Helsinki–USA routes. Finnish business travellers and mobility managers should monitor bookings, anticipate EU261 claims and consider delaying non-essential trips.
China Southern revives Beijing–Helsinki route after five-year hiatus
China Southern will restart Beijing-Daxing–Helsinki flights in March 2026, initially three times a week and daily by June. The route restores a key passenger and cargo bridge between Finland and northern China, boosting tourism, easing supply-chain bottlenecks and offering corporates a short-haul hub option via HEL.