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A new pharmacy opens in the arrivals hall of Helsinki Airport

8 January 2024 | By International Airport Review

A new pharmacy has opened in the arrivals hall of Helsinki Airport in January 2024. The pharmacy offers prescription medication.

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Top 10 airport passenger experience initiatives from 2023

20 December 2023 | By International Airport Review

Read about some of the top airport passenger experience initiatives of the year in this article compiled by International Airport Review.

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Helsinki Airport chosen as one of the most beautiful airports in the world

8 December 2023 | By International Airport Review

The airport has been selected as one of the world's most beautiful airports in the Prix Versailles 2023 architecture competition.

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Peak summer months at Europe’s airports drive strong recovery, says ACI Europe

6 November 2023 | By International Airport Review

ACI EUROPE releases its air traffic report for September and the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 - a peak period for European passenger traffic.

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Up to 24 new connections for Finavia in the winter

30 October 2023 | By International Airport Review

Finavia's airports will open a whopping 24 new routes around Europe in the 2023–2024 winter season.

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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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