HELINSKI — Finnair reported a comparable operating profit of 78.4 million euros for the second quarter of 2026, nearly eight times the 10.3 million euros posted a year earlier, as revenue climbed 16.4% to 916.7 million euros. The top line beat consensus, though the operating result fell short of the 84.6 million euros analysts had expected.
Cargo revenue surged 40%, ancillary sales grew more than 20%, and Asia routes drove a 20% revenue increase with a 6-percentage-point load factor improvement. Operating cash flow reached nearly 200 million euros, and the airline's leverage ratio dropped to 0.9 times.
Finnair raised its full-year revenue guidance to 3.4–3.5 billion euros and forecast a comparable operating profit of 120–190 million euros. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East forced the suspension of Dubai and Doha flights, while rising jet fuel costs added headwinds. Customer satisfaction, measured by NPS, reached 42 against an industry benchmark of 33.