FINNAIR PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24.10.2010 AT 20.45 Both parties of the negotiations have rejected a conciliation proposal made on Sunday by the National Conciliator Esa Lonka with respect to a new collective agreement on air transport services. On Monday morning, 25 October at 5 a.m. the IAU will begin a strike in companies providing aviation technical services.The strike will disrupt Finnish flight traffic. The strike will also affect Finnair flights. Finnair will make every effort to operate normally, but delays and cancellations are possible. "It is difficult to assess the impact of the strike, because the situation of flights can change at short notice. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience our customers may experience," says SVP Customer Service Anssi Komulainen. Finnair Plc Communications Taneli Hassinen Vice President, Financial Communications and Investor Relations tel. +358 9 818 4976 www.finnairgroup.com