Finnair has temporarily grounded several aircraft from its Airbus A320 family fleet, including eight Airbus A321-200s, at the start of the week. As a result, the Finnish flag carrier was forced to cancel multiple flights. The grounding stems from an issue related to a specific seat-cleaning method.

In a statement, Finnair said that the safety of its water-washing seat cleaning method has not been fully verified, particularly in terms of the seat manufacturer’s fire protection standards. Therefore, the grounding is expected to impact around 20 flights per day. According to the carrier, 20 flights were canceled on October 13, 2025, and further cancellations will continue through October 14, 2025.

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