Familiar shades of blue and white on Finnair’s 100th anniversary stamp.
Founded in 1923, Finnair is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world. Today, it is a network airline with extensive flight connections to Europe, North America and Asia.
Throughout its history, Finnair has served as a gateway to the world for Finns. “Posti has played an important role in Finnair’s history, as our first flight carried mail from Katajanokka, Helsinki to Tallinn, and we still transport a lot of mail on our flights,” says Päivyt Tallqvist, Senior Vice President, Communications at Finnair.
Finnair’s stamp features beautiful movement and the familiar blue and white color scheme. “The harmonious stamp represents timelessness and simplicity, which Finnair’s brand is also associated with. The stamp is a great addition to our anniversary, which has been visible on our planes, campaigns and social media channels throughout the year,” Tallqvist says.
The 100th anniversary stamp designed by Ilkka Kärkkäinen has a nostalgic touch. “Finnair is one of the icons of Finnishness, and designing an anniversary stamp is a great honor for a graphic designer. I’ve always admired Finnair’s graphic style. Erik Bruun’s posters, in particular, have made a huge impression on me. The Finnair logo designed by Kyösti Varishas also been etched in the mind of every Finn.”
The Finnair 100 Years stamp sheet contains 10 domestic no-value indicator stamps.
