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Temporary danger zone ‘MALLET STRIKE 1_26’ activated over Lohtaja from 17 May
AIP Supplement 085/2026 creates a temporary danger area over Lohtaja for Finnish Defence Forces UAV exercises from 17–20 May. Civilian pilots must avoid the zone or obtain ATC clearance; commercial flights to Kokkola-Pietarsaari could face tactical reroutes. The episode highlights the growing frequency of military air-space reservations that corporate travel planners must track.
Finnair warns of major December disruption as pilots announce two-day strike
Finnair said on 17 May it will cancel about 300 flights on 9 and 13 December after its pilots’ union filed strike notices. The early warning gives businesses time to adjust travel, but an expanded walkout remains possible if pay talks fail. The episode underscores Helsinki Airport’s ongoing labour volatility and the need for robust contingency planning.