What happened
Finnair announced that starting May 20, 2026, the sparkling wine served on its short- and medium-haul flights will change from Bernard-Massard Cuvée de l’Ecusson (a Luxembourg-produced crémant) to Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut (a French sparkling wine). This follows a 2023 decision to replace champagne with crémant to restore profitability. The new selection is already available on some flights and is estimated to cost roughly 40% less at retail than the previous offering, indicating a further cost-cutting measure for the airline