"TUI holds an important position in Finnish tourism, and it is wonderful to see that travel to the stunning landscapes of Kuusamo continues to grow in popularity. We warmly welcome all TUI guests to Kuusamo and Kuusamo Airport,” says Petri Vuori, Senior Vice President, Route Development at Finavia.
Image: The naming was performed by Jouko Manninen (left), Mayor of Kuusamo, who serves as the godfather of the new TUI Boeing 737‑8 aircraft. Representatives from TUI, Finavia, and the Kuusamo region were present to celebrate the occasion. Photographer: Annaliina Lempiäinen, Kuusamo College /Nature Photograpy.
This winter season, TUI will bring more than 60,000 travellers to Northern Finland, especially from the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium. Kuusamo is one of the company’s key winter destinations and has seen strong tourism growth.
Image: Kuusamo aircraft arriving at Kuusamo Airport. Photographer: Mia Veikkolainen, Kuusamo College /Nature Photograpy.
“This winter season has been record‑breaking, and a large share of travellers arrive in Kuusamo on TUI flights. The newly named Kuusamo aircraft will surely bring back memories of the unforgettable experiences visitors have had here,” says Sari Päivärinta, Kuusamo Airport Manager, Finavia.
According to TUI, naming aircraft after partner destinations is a tribute to the regions:
“Tourism is more than travel; it connects people, regions and cultures, creating lasting bonds and shared opportunity. By giving our TUI Airline aircraft the names of our partner destinations, each plane becomes a flying ambassador, symbolising collaboration, celebrating local identity, and showcasing the strength of our relationships. With every take-off and landing, these aircraft will carry not only travellers, but the story of connection that unites us," says Aage Dünhaupt, Director Communications Holiday Experiences & Airline, TUI.
TUI’s fleet already includes aircraft named Kittilä, Rovaniemi and Ivalo.
Main image: The event also featured two reindeer guests, although they had to follow the ceremony from outside the airport fence. Kuvaaja: Heidi Makkonen, Kuusamo College /Nature Photograpy.
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