Career stories
Cabin crew MyDay – To Zürich and back
Have you ever wondered what a Finnair cabin crew member’s regular workday includes? At least different coworkers each day, memorable customer encounters above the clouds and, of course, hundreds of cups of blueberry juice. Curious to find out what else? Hop on board to Zürich with Carla, who has been working at Finnair since 2015.
At home in the air: the story of the Terttunen family on blue and white wings
In the Terttunen family, almost all family members have found their way to the world of aviation and Finnair – father Ilkka and son Tomi are pilots, while mother Heidi and daughters Inka and Anna are cabin crew. Finnair’s impact can be seen in all aspects of the family’s life, filling their shared years with countless unforgettable memories. In June 2024, their eventful journey culminated in a flight together to Los Angeles.
When the sky is not the limit: Experiences of three brand-new Finnair cabin crew members
Arttu, Lisa and Niina have all started as Finnair cabin crew members this spring of 2024. All three had previously dreamt about a career in the skies, and now they share their job experience so far. Some aspects of their new job have been surprising, but at the same time, they are all truly enjoying their new career as cabin crew.
When your childhood dream becomes your way of life – 45 memorable years at Finnair
Katriina Veikkola retired at the end of April, after working for 45 years as a Cabin Crew at Finnair. Her incredible career includes training for variable job tasks and aircraft types, countless new destinations around the globe and an ever-lasting love for customer service throughout the years.
Reuse and recycle: extending the lifecycle of cabin crew uniforms
The concept of recycling clothing is pretty straightforward: when you no longer wish to wear specific garments, you recycle them. However, when it comes to cabin crew uniforms, recycling involves more than just sorting through your wardrobe and taking the discarded clothes to the appropriate place. So, what does the recycling process entail when we talk about cabin crew uniforms?
Meet the ultimate flying Finnair family
For the Kaipainen family, flying and Finnair are a true family affair. Markku Kaipainen has been a Finnair pilot since 1989. His wife Maria Kaipainen was a Finnair cabin crew member when they met over 17 years ago. His daughter and Maria’s stepdaughter, Maiju Kaipainen, works as a Finnair gate agent.
"Finnair flight attendants had a key role in building Finland's country image" says long-time employee Arja Torkkomäki
Arja Torkkomäki worked at Finnair as a flight attendant, instructor, and purser between 1973 and 2004, and feels that the years left only good memories. Some of the highlights for her include the opening of the world with new routes, state visits, and many heart-warming brief moments with passengers.
Liisa Lindgren started at Finnair in 1962 - and she still feels like a flight attendant at heart
Liisa Lindgren has worked both as cabin crew and in Finnair marketing. According to her the 1960's was a lovely, optimistic time to start work at the airline. Meeting customers and close relations with colleagues made workdays rewarding.
From cabin crew and flight crew to developer – and back!
Annika and Antti work in the Internal Digital Development team at Finnair and develop software and applications for Finnair’s employees. When it comes to developing something for our cabin crew and flight crew, their previous experience as a cabin crew member and a pilot is a huge benefit.
Our cabin crew’s favorite destinations
Our cabin crew members share their favorite destinations from around the world. Get inspired and find tips for your next trip!