A passenger journey defined by Peace of Mind
Reaktor partnered with Finnair to design and build the perfect digital customer journey, complete with a next generation in-flight entertainment system and revolutionized onboard connectivity.
A combination of user-centricity, attention to aesthetic detail, and innovative execution to elevate both customer experience and brand.
Project highlights
- One hybrid team, one hybrid process: From research to design to execution and implementation.
- Consumer app, in-flight entertainment system, crew app, wi-fi portal.
- First-in-the-world in connectivity: We put node.js servers on Finnair’s A350 fleet.
- Our most award-winning project: 12 globally, and counting.

Traveler’s journey
Every moment is a customer experience.
Holistic by nature, the air traveler’s journey is an interplay between the passenger, their personal device, the in-flight entertainment system, the crew, the aircraft, and the airline brand.
Working with Finnair, we had the opportunity to orchestrate every touchpoint of the experience.
Our concept was driven by 1) delivering Peace of Mind by meeting the passenger’s every practical need and 2) elevating the in-flight entertainment experience for enjoyable flying.
From a functional infrastructure perspective, we also reinvented onboard connectivity and the way in-flight digital systems can be operated and updated: Live, at any time, in the air or on the ground—thanks to the world’s first onboard servers.
“Reaktor and Finnair’s new design has brought the IFE user experience to the 21st century kicking and screaming. The quality is simply outstanding.”
Passenger challenges addressed
The Finnair App
Everything you need, at every step.

The Finnair App streamlines the essential airport and loyalty program services: Check-in, seat and travel class upgrade, extra bag purchases, and use of loyalty program points.
Naturally, it also stores travel documents in the passenger’s pocket and minimizes complication by providing the right information at the right time.
Elegance and ease of use have appeal: The app has become an important touchpoint for new frequent flyers joining the Finnair Plus program.
In-flight interface
Elegant functionality, for more than just entertainment.

The Nordic Sky entertainment system gives passengers control over their time onboard.
From the in-flight menu to the optimal time to sleep, the flight blueprint communicates everything that happens between take off and landing, helping passengers personalize their hours in the sky.
Crew application
Helping to inform and create a smooth ride.

The seat-back screens are connected to the Finnair crew app, allowing personnel to adjust the flight blueprint in real time and process in-flight purchases.
Designed to reduce the workload of the cabin crew, the app helps the crew to be in sync with their customers.
Wifi-portal
Next generation connectivity.

In addition to first class internet connectivity, the Wifi-portal gives passengers access to news, curated destination guides and services, online shopping, and partner offers.
Hosted on the server onboard the plane, the portal can be updated with relevant content in real-time.
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Our contributions
- Product roadmapping
- User research
- Design
- Branding
- Development
- Software Application Architecture
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