TAL Aviation welcomes its new partner Finnair and the new appointments

TAL Aviation continues to grow in strength with an additional airline to its passenger airline portfolio.  The new cooperation will provide opportunities for the Greek and Mexican markets wishing to travel to Finland or one of Finnair's destinations in Europe, Asia-Pacific or North America.   

Nissim Sagis, VP Commercial at TAL Aviation, says “we are extremely excited to join forces with Finnair, a professional and dynamic airline and with the new appointments we are confident that we can provide more opportunities to the Greek and Mexican markets flying on Finnair.  At the same time, we are looking forward to a long-term relationship with our new partner and together offering services to additional markets of our global network ". 

Finnair in Brief

Finnair is one of the most innovative, safest and longest-operating airlines in the world.  The airline specialises in flights between Asia and Europe.  The growing Asian markets, fast flight connections and competitiveness form the foundation of Finnair's growth strategy.  Finnair's mission is to offer the smoothest connections in the northern hemisphere via Helsinki and the fastest and best network to the world in its home market, as well as to create value for shareholders by providing an attractive return on investment.  Finnair Group business areas are Airline Business and the Travel Services.  At the end of June 2014 Finnair employed 5,300 employees.  The subsidiaries provide support services to the Airline or operate in closely related areas.  Finnish government is a major shareholder with a 55.8% holding.  Other shareholders include public bodies, financial institutions, private companies and households.

TAL Aviation Group in Brief

TAL Aviation is a Global Airline Representation organisation with over 40 offices covering over 50 countries throughout Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America.  TAL Aviation’s core business & activity is the representation, distribution & sales of over 35 international airlines, both passenger & cargo; management of over 20 international hotel, cruise, car rental suppliers & products sold and distributed throughout its worldwide network; distributors for IATA and ARC reporting programmes  making more airlines and travel solutions available to the travelling public; Destination Marketing – developing marketing strategies to establish a strong presence of major tourism authorities in new locations; PR – launching international campaigns for local markets & coordination of media planning, buying, graphic design & production.