When it comes to business travel, what new destination in China is Finnair offering?
Stéphanie Garnier : Finnair already serves Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, and adds a fourth destination: Chongqingwith four flights a week. Some 1,500km from Shanghai, this port city is a major employment centre with an economic growth rate of 15%. Chinese and Western companies, particularly in the electronics, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, are currently expanding their operations here. Its population of 32 million could overtake that of Beijing in the next ten years.
When travelling to Asia, why take a flight with a stopover in Finland?
S. G. : Thanks to Helsinki's location, Finnair offers the shortest routes between Europe and Asia. The closer you get to the North Pole, the shorter the distances to Asia. With Finnair, you can fly from Paris to Tokyo in 13.35 minutes, including the stopover.
What are Finnair's strengths compared to the competition?
S. G. : All Finnair's air traffic passes through Helsinki airport. With its 400-metre aisle, it offers fast and comfortable transits. What's more, our fares are particularly competitive. In business class, the difference in price compared with a non-stop flight can be as much as 1,000 euros. Finnair offers fare discounts to companies, without asking for any business volume in return.
