BusinessReview: Finnair Embraer E190 Business Class
What business class looks like on a small regional jet to Helsinki.
Manchester→HelsinkiMainly Miles
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BusinessReview: Finnair New Business Class Stockholm to New York
The non-reclining AirLounge seat, on a historical Stockholm departure.
Stockholm→New YorkPrince of Travel
BusinessReview: Finnair Airbus A350 ‘AirLounge’ Business Class
Helsinki→SingaporeMainly Miles
BusinessReview: New Finnair Business Class A330 (ARN-JFK)
Finnair's non-reclining AirLounge seat in a 28-seat A330 cabin. This records the airline's historical Stockholm operation, rather than a current route promise.
Stockholm→New YorkOne Mile at a Time
BusinessReview: Finnair A321 Business Class
A regional A321 flight to Helsinki. It offers a useful contrast with Finnair's long-haul AirLounge experience on the A330.
London→HelsinkiOne Mile at a Time
Premium economyFinnair Airbus A350-900 Premium Economy Review
Bulkhead seat 21A, the regular-row recline and meal quality receive a critical assessment. A useful counterpoint to official cabin photographs when deciding what the premium buys.
Helsinki→BangkokAustralian Frequent Flyer
Premium economyReview: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (PVG-HEL)
Seat 22L provides a detailed view of cushion comfort, storage and the space lost when the row ahead reclines. The long Shanghai–Helsinki flight makes those trade-offs tangible.
Shanghai→HelsinkiThe Alviator
BusinessFinnair A321 short haul business class review
Two short-haul flights framing a Singapore trip. The comparison of rows 1 and 2, fixed armrests and meal service helps separate the European connection from the long-haul experience.
Milan→HelsinkiTurning Left for Less
BusinessFinnair A350 Business Class from Brussels to Helsinki
An early A350 flight in October 2015, from seat 8L. The cabin and meal photos document Finnair’s original business seat, before the later AirLounge redesign.
Brussels→HelsinkiLuxury Travel Expert
BusinessReview: Finnair A350 Business Class (Helsinki to Hong Kong)
A long-haul report from seat 7A, with photographs of the AirLounge cabin, bedding and meals. Useful for comparing the fixed-shell seating concept with the way the space is actually used in flight.
Helsinki→Hong KongLuxury Travel Expert
Premium economyFLIGHT REVIEW: Finnair Premium Economy from Helsinki to Tokyo – the good and the bad
An overnight Helsinki–Haneda journey comparing seat comfort, Marimekko bedding and entertainment with the smaller meal portions served on board.
Helsinki→TokyoTurning Left for Less
Premium economyReview: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (HKG-HEL)
A Hong Kong–Helsinki flight in seat 21C, reviewing the supportive seat, amenities and attentive crew alongside the more limited food offering.
Hong Kong→HelsinkiThe Alviator
Seats, meals & onboard details
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Finnair · Embraer E190
Manchester → Helsinki
Manchester · Manchester Airport (MAN) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
What business class looks like on a small regional jet to Helsinki.
Published: 4 May 2025 · Flown: Apr 2025Review: Finnair Embraer E190 Business ClassFinnair · Airbus A330-300
Stockholm → New York
Stockholm · Arlanda (ARN) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
The non-reclining AirLounge seat, on a historical Stockholm departure.
Published: 19 Sept 2022 · Flown: Aug 2022Review: Finnair New Business Class Stockholm to New YorkFinnair · Airbus A330-300
Stockholm → New York · AY29
Stockholm · Arlanda (ARN) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Finnair's non-reclining AirLounge seat in a 28-seat A330 cabin. This records the airline's historical Stockholm operation, rather than a current route promise.
Published: 17 Jul 2022 · Flown: Jul 2022Review: New Finnair Business Class A330 (ARN-JFK)Finnair · Airbus A321-200
London → Helsinki · AY1344
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
A regional A321 flight to Helsinki. It offers a useful contrast with Finnair's long-haul AirLounge experience on the A330.
Published: 8 Dec 2019 · Flown: Dec 2019Review: Finnair A321 Business ClassFinnair · Airbus A350-900
Helsinki → Bangkok · AY141
Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL) → Bangkok · Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Bulkhead seat 21A, the regular-row recline and meal quality receive a critical assessment. A useful counterpoint to official cabin photographs when deciding what the premium buys.
Published: 4 Apr 2025Finnair Airbus A350-900 Premium Economy ReviewFinnair · Airbus A350-900
Shanghai → Helsinki · AY88
Shanghai · Pudong International (PVG) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
Seat 22L provides a detailed view of cushion comfort, storage and the space lost when the row ahead reclines. The long Shanghai–Helsinki flight makes those trade-offs tangible.
Published: 6 Feb 2026 · Flown: Nov 2025Review: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (PVG-HEL)Finnair · Airbus A321
Milan → Helsinki
Milan · Malpensa (MXP) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
Two short-haul flights framing a Singapore trip. The comparison of rows 1 and 2, fixed armrests and meal service helps separate the European connection from the long-haul experience.
Published: 29 May 2022Finnair A321 short haul business class reviewFinnair · Airbus A350-900
Brussels → Helsinki · AY812
Brussels · Brussels Airport (BRU) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
An early A350 flight in October 2015, from seat 8L. The cabin and meal photos document Finnair’s original business seat, before the later AirLounge redesign.
Published: 14 Oct 2015 · Flown: Oct 2015Finnair A350 Business Class from Brussels to HelsinkiFinnair · Airbus A350-900
Helsinki → Hong Kong
Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL) → Hong Kong · Hong Kong International (HKG)
A long-haul report from seat 7A, with photographs of the AirLounge cabin, bedding and meals. Useful for comparing the fixed-shell seating concept with the way the space is actually used in flight.
Published: 29 Apr 2026Review: Finnair A350 Business Class (Helsinki to Hong Kong)Finnair · Airbus A350
Helsinki → Tokyo
Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
An overnight Helsinki–Haneda journey comparing seat comfort, Marimekko bedding and entertainment with the smaller meal portions served on board.
Published: 25 Apr 2026FLIGHT REVIEW: Finnair Premium Economy from Helsinki to Tokyo – the good and the badFinnair · Airbus A350-900
Hong Kong → Helsinki · AY100
Hong Kong · Hong Kong International (HKG) → Helsinki · Helsinki Airport (HEL)
A Hong Kong–Helsinki flight in seat 21C, reviewing the supportive seat, amenities and attentive crew alongside the more limited food offering.
Published: 22 Jan 2024Review: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (HKG-HEL)