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Finnair has “temporarily suspended” several October flights due to its passenger seat cleaning methods.
Some of the airline’s A321 aircraft will be taken out of service due to the effect of “water washing” on fire safety. seat cover.
Finnair “We have temporarily suspended operations on a portion of our A320 fleet (8 A321 aircraft),” it said in a statement.
“The reason for the suspension is information received from the seat upholstery manufacturer that the effect of the cleaning method (washing with water) of the seat cover on fire safety has not been properly verified.”
According to the Finnish carrier, “numerous” flights have been canceled between 13 and 21 October.
Travelers have been warned to expect flight cancellationDelays and changes in operating airline.
Aircraft changes to reduce cancellations are also “likely to lead to overbooking” with selected flights operated by Lithuanian airline DAT LT from 15 October.
Finnair said safety “is always our top priority, and we always follow manufacturers’ maintenance instructions as well as instructions and recommendations from authorities.”
Affected passengers on canceled or overbooked flights will be contacted by text message or email.
The airline apologized for the “uncertainty and inconvenience this situation has caused” to travel plans.
It is not the only airline in the region to face recent cancellations.
Earlier this month, a Nordic airline announced will stop flights immediately Following aircraft delivery delays and “financial challenges”.
Braathens, A swedish The regional airline was forced to apply for bankruptcy to operate on airbus Fleet after only three years due to “lack of liquidity”.
In 2022, Braathens established Braathens International Airways AB and Braathens Crew AB to provide Airbus flights to Scandinavian tour operators.
The airline said in a statement that delays in aircraft deliveries, high operating costs and a decline in demand from tour operators have created “financial challenges” despite “cost-saving measures”.
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