FINNAIR PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 13 MARCH 2009 14:50 FINNAIR PLACES PILOTS ON UNPAID LEAVE Finnair is to place its pilots on unpaid leave as a consequence of a change in flight schedules. The periods of leave, of at least one week, will be implemented as of mid-April. The reduction in human resources will vary depending on the aircraft type. “In the present climate of demand, flight schedules and the requirement for unpaid leave are being monitored regularly,” says Veikko Sievänen, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations Division. The measures cover at this stage some 700 pilots and are part of a 30 million euro savings package being implemented by the Flight Operations Division. Finnair Catering Launches Statutory Employer-Employee Negotiations Also, Finnair Catering Oy, which produces in-flight meals and is responsible for Finnair Shop sales, plans to place its entire staff on temporary unpaid leave. The leave is to be implemented according to negotiations and the length is estimated to vary between two weeks and three months. “The economic situation and productivity of Finnair Catering have weakened significantly,” says Kristina Inkiläinen, Managing Director of Finnair Catering Oy. “The number of passengers has fallen and the travel model has changed conclusively since the beginning of the year, which has reduced sales clearly. It is predicted that operations will also be weaker in the future.” In order to ensure profitability, Finnair Catering Oy has set a target for new savings of 3.9 million euros for the current year. Finnair Plc Communications 13 March 2009 Additional information: Finnair Media desk, tel. +358 9 818 4020