Azul Brazilian Airlines vs Finnair Business Class Comparison
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Finnair | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on A330 | AirLounge |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | None | Oneworld |
| IATA | AD | AY |
| Hubs | Campinas Viracopos (VCP), São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) |
Azul Brazilian Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A330neo with lie-flat product
- + Brazilian warmth in service
- + Competitive fares from Brazil
- − Limited international network
- − No alliance for global mileage earning
- − Campinas hub less convenient than GRU
Finnair — Pros & Cons
- + AirLounge concept with bench-style seats
- + Fastest Europe-Asia routing via Helsinki
- + Nordic design aesthetic
- − AirLounge controversial — no traditional lie-flat on some A350s
- − Small network beyond Nordics
The verdict
Both Azul Brazilian Airlines and Finnair earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Azul Brazilian Airlines offers Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on A330 while Finnair features AirLounge. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.