The recent evacuation flight for Finnish citizens from the United Arab Emirates to Finland has been reported to cost 383,000 euros in total. This operation was facilitated by the Danish airline DAT, using an Airbus A320 aircraft that accommodated slightly over 160 passengers, including more than 70 children. Originally, over 600 Finns expressed interest in this flight, but about 390 individuals registered for it, with over a hundred eventually cancelling their participation.

Questions concerning the selection of the foreign airline and the specific aircraft model for this evacuation flight were raised, prompting an inquiry from Iltalehti to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry clarified that they have a framework agreement with Jetflite, which was utilized for this mission, and emphasized that the Danish DAT was chosen for the flight operation based on available resources and suitability for the task at hand.

This evacuation reflects the broader context of government actions aimed at ensuring the safety of its citizens during international crises. It highlights the logistics involved in such operations and may raise discussions around the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of government-planned evacuations, as well as the collaborative efforts with foreign airline companies for carrying out such critical missions.