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Helsinki-Vantaa’s development programme has been successfully completed

10 October 2023 | By International Airport Review

The largest ten-year development programme in the history of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, worth just over €1 billion, has been completed.

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Helsinki Airport’s next-gen security control: Revolutionising passenger experience

4 October 2023 | By Ari Kumara

Ari Kumara, Vice President of Security at Finavia Corporation, explains how the operator has been working to improve the experience through security and improve efficiency through leveraging new technology.

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Creating a green passenger experience at the world’s busiest airports

27 September 2023 | By Enoch Opare Mintah

Enoch Opare Mintah, PhD candidate at Kingston University, London and Associate Lecturer of Governance at the University of Lincoln, UK, writes exclusively for International Airport Review on why providing a green passenger experience at airports is just as important as any other innovations.

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Helsinki Airport Development Programme recognised for best data modelling in the world

22 September 2023 | By International Airport Review

BuildingSMART International awarded the prize for World's Best Data Modelling to Finavia’s ten-year Helsinki Airport Development Programme.

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Flavours from six kitchens around the world at Helsinki Airport’s Food Hall

5 September 2023 | By International Airport Review

Helsinki Airport has opened their brand new Food Hall, with kitchens by Lopez y Lopez, Pretty Boy Wingery, Levant, Bär Bar and more.

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Charging points for electric cars available at all of Helsinki Airport’s parking halls

22 August 2023 | By International Airport Review

There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars in Helsinki Airport's parking areas, offering passengers more transport flexibility.

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ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2023 revealed

3 July 2023 | By International Airport Review

The Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners were announced last week during the Gala Dinner of the ACI EUROPE / World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition. Hosted by Spanish airport operator Aena, the ceremony, which recognised more outstanding performers than ever before, took place in the stunning MNAC…

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Finavia allows up to two litres of liquids to be taken through the security at Helsinki Airport

28 June 2023 | By International Airport Review

Finavia is set to streamline security control at Helsinki Airport by allowing two litres of liquids per passenger in hand baggage.

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Finavia launches new restaurants and shops at Helsinki Airport

12 May 2023 | By International Airport Review

The record number of new restaurants and shops opening are part of the airport's commitment to enhance passenger experience.

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Helsinki Airport to experience disruption with runway renovation

21 April 2023 | By International Airport Review

Finavia will soon be renovating the Runway 2 of Helsinki Airport. The work is expected to disrupt aircraft landing directions from its normal directions, and will continue to do so until mid-September. However, the renovations are necessary if the airport want to improve their sustainability.

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Helsinki Airport becomes first in the world to open unique second-hand store

12 April 2023 | By International Airport Review

The second-hand concept store, a product of Finavia's partnership with Finnish family firm Relove, will combine unique aspects of recycling culture with a popular café to provide consumers an enhanced passenger experience and further the airport's sustainability goals.

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European passenger traffic recovered by nearly 50% in February, reports ACI Europe

5 April 2023 | By International Airport Review

ACI Europe, in their air traffic report of 2023, found that passenger traffic had recovered by 48%. The growth is accredited to an influx of international travel, with a lesser impact made by domestic.

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Personally chosen by passengers: the best airports for customer experience

16 March 2023 | By International Airport Review

The Airports Council International (ACI) World and travel technology company Amadeus has excitedly announced this year's winners of Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The award recognizes the best airport for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers.

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New MyFlight service launched for passengers at Helsinki Airport

6 February 2023 | By International Airport Review

The MyFlight service makes the journey from home to the gate smoother at Helsinki Airport.

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Finavia’s environmental investments total nearly EUR 10 million

3 February 2023 | By International Airport Review

Finavia’s infrastructure investments in 2023 will total more than EUR 15 million, of which approximately EUR 4 million will be allocated to environmental work.

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