Finnair celebrates 50 golden years to Bangkok, its first destination in Asia

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Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is celebrating 50 years of flights to Bangkok, it’s first destination in Asia. When the route first launched on 2 November 1976, it marked the beginning of Finnair’s presence in Asia and connecting Europe and Asia via the ‘short northern route’. Initially operated by Finnair’s McDonnell Douglas wide-body aircraft, the service has grown to up to 21 weekly flights, underlining Bangkok’s enduring importance in Finnair’s network.

Originally published at breakingtravelnews.com.