Finnair

HEL-JFK-HEL. Modern Airbus 330. Excellent service both onboard and in the airport. Food was above average. Entertainment system was working properly lot's of smiles from the flight crew during service making me feel comfortable.

BUD-HEL-BKK return (BUD codeshare on Malev). Easy change at Helsinki airport. On the long-haul Airbus with 2x4x2 seating. Entertainment system with a large selection of films and games. The downside is that all alcohol and snacks served after meals are subject to extra charge.

In a word - avoid. All legs delayed. Cabin cleanliness was poor. Food was of Economy Class standard although the wine list was actually very good. Staff were friendly but overall experience let down by uncomfortable angle lie flat seats and an archaic entertainment system. Not One World standard in my view.

HKG-HEL-HKG on the A340. Food and service were adequate and the seats comfortable by day. But they are not flat beds and only reach an angle of about 15 degrees making them very uncomfortable for sleeping.

Milan-Helsinki-Changi return. Service very good everything on time and efficient. Meals adequate. Cabin crew polite and attentive. Value for money.

Helsinki-Toronto with a rather old single aisle 757 which are designed for holiday destinations. Because they are designed for that the seating arrangement is totally inadequate for real transatlantic long haul flights especially during the night. During the 8 hr trip my legs hurt and my back ached.

LHR-HEL-BKK return. LHR-HEL was quick and easy plane half empty outbound and we had a BA plane on the return which was fine. HEL-BKK was excellent modern planes with good service. Only gripe was the lighting from Bangkok we flew out at night and they wouldn't dim the lights which was frustrating. Other airlines I've flown on the route with always make the cabin feel cosy. IFE was good not great but enough to keep you busy.

BRU-HEL-Tokyo NRT. Check-in was pleasant and quick. Cabin attendants are friendly and professional. All of my 4 flights were smooth and legroom was good in the last row of their large aircraft. Helsinki airport is perfect for connecting flights it's small practical and you can't go wrong. It may look a little grey and unfashionable but one should appreciate the easy transfer.

JFK-Beijing return with stopovers. Food was good for myself and my kids my wife did not like it. Service in general was good except for one incident going to China. As we were nearing Helsinki people in other windows seats opened their windows letting in the sun. We called the cabin crew to kindly request the other passengers to close the windows he refused saying that we have to open our windows for the landing anyway. Open window shades was announced 30 mins later. The only blight to an otherwise excellent round trip.

BRU-HEL-TLL return. Flights on time except for the TLL-HEL leg which was delayed due to a medical problem. Embraer and Aerospatiale planes quite comfortable. Free drinks and snack offered which is always a bonus.