Posted on June 25, 2009 by Runway
Our cabin crew are thoroughly trained in giving first aid, and there is medical equipment on board for many kinds of situations. For example, there are painkillers, nasal drops, diarrhea medicines, wound dressings, and oxygen available for first aid situations. All Finnair’s long-haul aircraft have defibrillators on board for treating heart arrhythmia. If you should fall seriously ill, the cabin crew on any Finnair flight can contact global medical services via satellite phone to receive instructions on patient care and to find out if a diversion is in order.
Filed under: Service | Tagged: aviation medical, doctor, first aid, flu, insurance, medicines | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 11, 2009 by Runway
Levels of fear and the feelings related to them vary. Some experience slight discomfort on board an aircraft, but can still fly in spite of it. To others, even thinking about flying arouses fear that limits their opportunities to travel for work and leisure. Gradually the fear may become stronger and lead to avoidance. For people who are afraid of flying, statistics are of no importance, since they contradict the perceptions they have constructed in their minds. Changing these images requires accurate and precise knowledge about flying.
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Posted on June 10, 2009 by Runway
Flight safety is the most important factor in Finnair’s operations. Our company invests in a reporting culture, risk management, quality assurance, cooperation and communication. International airlines and aircraft manufacturers openly share information relating to safety.
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Posted on June 10, 2009 by christerhaglund
The project lasted around six months and, in addition to the work input of a few members of staff, costs were a few euros per book in printing costs. Such a succesful advertising campaign or marketing tour could not have been obtained with the same money. It is also difficult to think of a more effective means of achieving corresponding recognition for Finnair in areas of the new Asian markets.
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Posted on June 5, 2009 by senjalarsen
She was Miss Finland in 1961. As a flight attendant, she worked for 46 years on 13 different aircraft types, which is a world record. She had four children, and fell in love with a handsome captain. She worked in dozens of different uniforms, and served hundreds of thousands of passengers. Her flying days may be over, but Ritva’s story continues at her Second Hand Boutique Penny Lane on Runeberginkatu in Helsinki.
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