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Finnair Slams China’s Russia Route for “Unfair” Competition

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  • Finnair says Chinese airlines' use of Russian airspace creates extremely unfair competition.
  • Chinese carriers add Europe-China capacity by flying over Russia, shortening routes.
  • Shanghai-Helsinki flights now exceed 12 hours, versus about eight hours with Russian airspace.
  • Finnair cancelled winter service to Doha and Dubai, representing roughly 3% of its capacity.
  • Emirates will launch daily Dubai-Helsinki flights, increasing Gulf carrier presence.