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SAS

SAS stands for Scandinavian Airlines System. The airline acts as the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The airline's headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden. However, Copenhagen, Denmark, is the airline's largest hub. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

SAS A350
SAS

IATA/ICAO Code
SK/SAS
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1946
Alliance
Star Alliance
Airline Group
SAS Group
CEO
Anko van der Werff

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SAS Says Europe Shouldn’t Be So Worried About Airline Mergers

The carrier believes the EU Commission is behaving too cautiously.

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Top 5: The Largest Airlines Serving Lithuania By Seat Availability In 2024

Surprisingly, airBaltic is not the largest airline operating out of Lithuania.

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SAS To Launch New Route To Atlanta This Summer

The daily flights between Copenhagen and Atlanta are set to strengthen connectivity between the US and Denmark via Delta Air Lines' domestic network.

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SAS Plans Major European Expansion With 9 New Destinations

The new routes form part of the airline's summer growth plans.

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First Swedish Airport Joins SAS’ Corporate Sustainability Program

Skellefteå City Airport is the first airport to join the program and will supply aircraft with sustainable fuels in the coming year.

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Rising Demand: SAS Boosts Summer Schedules On Asian & North American Routes

Capacity on a range of long-haul routes from Copenhagen Airport will increase from March 2024.

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Mysterious: Russian Man Flies SAS To Los Angeles Without Passport, Visa Or Ticket

The incident has brought airline and airport security measures under scrutiny.

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Top EU Court Upholds French & Swedish COVID Airline Aid Despite Ryanair's Protests

The ECJ held up a lower court's ruling that the state aid measures in France and Sweden were approved by the EC, which was challenged by Ryanair.

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SAS Set To Leave Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After 1.5 Years

The Air France-KLM-backed rescue package remains subject to final approvals by US courts in early 2024.

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SAS Has Operated Its Last Flight With The Boeing 737

The special 737 flight also followed a path to draw '700' in the air, as it was a -700 variant.

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Air France-KLM Considers Plans For Possible Merger Of Flying Blue and SAS Eurobonus Loyalty Programs

AF-KLM's new ownership stake could mean major changes for frequent flyers.

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The Forgotten Boeing 737 Variant? A Look At The -600

After 25 years of operations, just 13 Boeing 737-600s remain in active service.

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US Bankruptcy Court To Allow $450 Million Loan For SAS

The carrier could have just received a financial lifeline.

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SAS Receives $1.2 Billion Investment From Air France-KLM Backed Consortium

SAS filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last July.

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SAS Launches Flights From Copenhagen To Bangkok With Airbus A350

The carrier returns after a decade away with a seasonal winter service.

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Etihad Airways Signs Codeshare Agreement With SAS

The agreement will come into effect at the end of this year.

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SAS Agrees Sale & Leaseback Of 2 A320neo Aircraft

SAS will also retain an A330 that was sent back to the lessor.

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Air France-KLM Group To Acquire Non-Controlling Stake In SAS

SAS will now become a private company after a consortium led by a US private equity firm won the bid.

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SAS Will Wave Goodbye To The Boeing 737 With Special Flight In November

A SAS Boeing 737, nicknamed Dag Viking, will take its final flight in November.

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What Happened To Scandinavian Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-90s?

The carrier operated the type for just over a decade.

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