Finnair pilots strike, flights disrupted

Finnair pilots strike, flights disruptedHelsinki - Scores of Finnish flag carrier Finnair flights were disrupted Monday as 800 pilots went on strike, delaying thousands of passengers.

On Sunday, some 20 long-distance flights from its hub in Helsinki and European flights departing Sunday and returning Monday were cancelled.

Finnair management said it regretted that the pilots union had rejected an offer presented by the national mediator.

Finland's largest airline operates about 200 flights a day. Charter-flights were initially not to be affected.

The carrier advised passengers to consult its website www. finnair. com/info for details. (dpa)