Cathay Pacific and Finnair expand European codeshare routes

Cathay Pacific and Finnair have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership. Starting in June, Finnair will add Cathay Pacific's flight codes to its routes to Brussels, Munich, and Rome. With this addition, the codeshare network will grow to include nine destinations from Helsinki. This allows passengers more travel options without additional risk, as Finnair will operate these flights. In total, the airlines will offer 81 weekly flights, including 35 from Helsinki to London Heathrow. Cathay Pacific already serves some of these European destinations directly but sees value in this partnership. Finnair currently operates daily flights to Hong Kong but does not have direct service to Helsinki from Cathay Pacific. Both airlines, members of the oneworld alliance, also share a codeshare network beyond Hong Kong. Finnair’s code is on Cathay Pacific flights to eight destinations, including cities in Australia. They have overlapping routes only in Bangkok and Singapore. Finnair aims to enhance customer experiences by offering more tailored travel options. The airline's strategy, expected to be fully in place by late 2025, includes expanding partnerships and joint ventures to strengthen its global network. The partnership reflects the importance of alliances in the airline industry, providing broader access for travelers worldwide.