Finnair celebrated International Men’s Day by operating a flight with an all-male crew. Flight AY1331, departing from Helsinki to London Heathrow, was staffed entirely by ten male crew members: Sampsa, Tommi, Jyrki, Ari, Joonas, Tom, Arttu, Nathaniel, Jarkko, and Matti, according to the airline’s social media post.
The company highlighted the importance of reflecting on the values, character, and responsibilities of being a man and passing these on to future generations. «Currently, only about 10% of our cabin crew are male, but we hope to see that number grow in the future,» Finnair stated in the post, accompanied by a message celebrating this significant day.
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International Men’s Day, observed annually on November 19, aims to spotlight the positive contributions of men in society, promote gender equality, and encourage positive male role models.
Choosing an all-male crew for this flight also sheds light on the gender imbalance in traditionally female-dominated roles such as cabin crew. With this initiative, Finnair not only honored its male staff but also sought to inspire more men to join the profession.
