Finnair hits out at Russian airspace access

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto stated that Chinese airlines access to Russian airspace creates unfair competition. The carrier faces longer flight times and rising pressures from rivals across Europe.

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An Airbus A321-231 aircraft operated by Finnair takes off at Cointrin Airport in Geneva, Switzerland, April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

FINNAIR OYJ CEO Turkka Kuusisto said Wednesday evening that China carriers' continued access to Russia airspace creates unfair competition. The routing advantage allows rivals to undercut European operators on flight times and costs.

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