Cision Wire http://news.cision.com/ Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:51 GMT Cision Wire 120 32 http://news.cision.com/ http://news.cision.com/ui/images/CisionLogoSmall.gif Quality Hunters returns! Finavia and Finnair take service development to the next level http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/quality-hunters-returns--finavia-and-finnair-take-service-development-to-the-next-level,c9391269 cision1284803 What are the most memorable moments in travelling? How can the travel experience be made smoother and even more enjoyable? After two ground-breaking crowdsourcing initiatives, Finnair and Finavia’s Helsinki Airport know who to ask. In 2013, Quality Hunters returns -- more interactive than ever.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:30:00 GMT Airports assessed by passengers, Helsinki Airport performs better than before http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/airports-assessed-by-passengers--helsinki-airport-performs-better-than-before,c9382160 cision1265917 Helsinki Airport, maintained by Finavia, performed better than last year in the Airport Service Quality survey, which measures air passenger satisfaction. The total grade of Helsinki Airport in 2012 was 4.02, whereas in 2011 it was 3.92. The scale is from 1 to 5 (excellent).

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:10:27 GMT Free WiFi access for passengers at Helsinki Airport a huge success http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/free-wifi-access-for-passengers-at-helsinki-airport-a-huge-success,c9380461 cision1262862 The free online access provided by Finavia at Helsinki Airport increases in popularity every year.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:25:51 GMT More than five million bags departed from Helsinki Airport http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/more-than-five-million-bags-departed-from-helsinki-airport,c9367731 cision1236929 Nearly 15 million passengers passed through Helsinki Airport last year. Did you know how many bags passed via Finavia's baggage handling center?

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:04:41 GMT The number of overflights in Finnish airspace continued to increase in 2012 http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/the-number-of-overflights-in-finnish-airspace-continued-to-increase-in-2012,c9366992 cision1235218 The number of overflights in Finnish airspace reached a record level last year. According to Finavia, the company responsible for air navigation services in Finland, the number of overflights in 2012 increased by nearly 10 per cent from the previous year. The number of overflights is on the increase as airlines optimise their flight routes due to, for example, rising fuel costs. 

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:35:00 GMT New design exhibit at Helsinki Airport invites visitors inside a design tent http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/new-design-exhibit-at-helsinki-airport-invites-visitors-inside-a-design-tent,c9334464 cision1171025 Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has opened a new exhibition of images of Finnish design products in the Design Gallery of Helsinki Airport. It is also a design camp where passengers can rest, enjoy and spend time before departure.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:41:11 GMT Majority of Chinese passengers travelling through Helsinki Airport are enjoyment seekers http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/majority-of-chinese-passengers-travelling-through-helsinki-airport-are-enjoyment-seekers,c9325981 cision1153866 According to Helsinki Airport passenger segmentation study three out of four visitors from China travelling through Helsinki Airport fit the traveller description enjoyment seekers. Four distinct traveller types were identified based on air travellers’ travel habits and attitudes, as well as their different needs and expectations. The research was conducted by Finavia and Red Note in 2012. 

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As the first airport operator in Northern Europe, Finavia has adopted the new CDM procedure that will now reduce delays, improve the use of resources, and boost cost-efficiency at the Helsinki Airport. Travellers may notice the effect, for example, in the shorter taxiing time for aircraft in the traffic areas. The new procedure strengthens Helsinki Airport's position as the leading transit airport in Northern Europe.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:16:00 GMT Finavia makes it easier to look up Finnish flight connections online http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/finavia-makes-it-easier-to-look-up-finnish-flight-connections-online,c9308972 cision1122872 It is now easier to look up flights departing from Finnish airports. Finavia, the operator of Helsinki Airport, has introduced a new search service on its website for convenient searches of flight connections and schedules for all Finavia airports.

]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:30:00 GMT Finavia makes its airports more eco-efficient - carbon dioxide emissions declining at Helsinki Airport http://news.cision.com/finavia-oyj/r/finavia-makes-its-airports-more-eco-efficient---carbon-dioxide-emissions-declining-at-helsinki-airpo,c9290476 cision1086765

Finavia is developing the eco-efficient operations of its airports. This also refers to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

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