2013 | A340

The Airbus A340 series played an interesting role in many European airlines. For some, it bridged the gap between the 747 and everything else. For others, it was almost like a discount 747 that could serve airports other than London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Finlonti would use it for that exact purpose, flying long-range international routes that worked for Helsinki as well as the other airports. Suddenly, Finns could go to Tokyo, Singapore, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, or Johannesburg on an airline in their homeland. When the airline industry changed and efficiency meant more than range, Finlonti continued using these beasts. While the A330 was proposed almost immediately after the A340, it did not have the range to replace it, so the airline continued with them. Now, in a world with highly efficient long-range airliners such as the 787 and the A350, Finlonti has held on to its A340s, now a rare treat for spotters and enthusiasts alike. However, the age of these machines makes it known that the new A350s coming to the airline will not be supplemental.