Finnair lifts 2026 outlook as air travel demand stays strong

what happened

Finnair Oyj raised its full-year 2026 guidance after air travel demand remained stronger than previously expected. Newsmetry API reports that the airline now sees revenue at 3.5–3.6 billion euros and comparable operating profit at 175–220 million euros.

Preliminary third-quarter 2026 revenue was approximately 953 million euros, while comparable operating profit came to about 84 million euros. The previous outlook called for revenue of 3.4–3.5 billion euros and comparable operating profit of 120–190 million euros.

Finnair said high fuel costs have been partly passed through to ticket prices in the current market. Although conditions have remained strong so far, elevated fuel prices and uncertainty over their development are expected to make it difficult to increase fuel hedging for 2027 from current levels.

why it matters

The upgraded outlook points to resilient demand and better expected financial performance at Finnair. However, fuel costs and limited scope to expand 2027 hedging remain important constraints on the airline’s cost outlook.

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