flybe. Nordic (Helsinki Vantaa) will commence operating under Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) flight numbers with effect from May 1 reflecting former parent flybe. (2002)'s decision to divest itself from the joint venture.

Among the routes affected by the switch over include Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kemi/Tornio, Kokkola/Pietarsaari, Mariehamn, Norrköping, Tartu, and Visby.

Finnair will begin selling tickets for these routes starting March 10, 2015.

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) recently approved Flybe.'s plans to sell its 60% shareholding in Flybe. Nordic to Finnish firms StaffPoint Holding Ltd and G.W. Sohlberg Ltd.