Finnair Strike Affects 10,000 Passengers CheapOair Staff December 1, 2010 general Finnair strike hits 10,000 travelers Officials of Finnish airline, Finnair, say that a strike by cabin crews has hit more than 200 flights affecting 10,000 passengers on domestic and international routes on Wednesday. The national airline and discount carrier Blue 1 canceled flights on the second day of a strike that previously had grounded over 100 departures. The walkout follows a collapse in negotiations between unions and airlines for a collective labor agreement. The dispute hinges primarily on working hours and days off for long-haul crews. There’s no telling when the strike will end with no current plans to resume talks. Source: abc NEWS