SAS Scandinavian Airlines

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The decision marks a step forward in the airline’s efforts to exit its financing solicitation process.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Finnair, and Air India have been chosen for comparison.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The research was performed by German Aerospace Center DLR, Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines and BP.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Many questions about the consequences of the deal remain unanswered, including the fate of SAS’ three hubs in the capital cities of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Finnair CEO Topi Manner believes Air France-KLM’s plan to acquire up to 19.9% of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will have a “somewhat neutral” impact on Finnair.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Theo Panagiotoulias said his priority as the organization’s new CEO, was to focus on its goal of a seamless passenger experience.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Franco-Dutch airline has also said it is interested in TAP Air Portugal as Europe’s airline industry consolidates.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has long been saying that Air France-KLM wants to take an active part in European airline consolidation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The move is part of the airline's ongoing chapter 11 and restructuring process.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has closed its search for potential equity investors and is now reviewing the bids, after several deadline extensions.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
SAS filed for US chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2022 as part of its ongoing SAS Forward restructuring plan which runs to 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Leadership changes at Scandinavian Airlines come as the carrier continues restructuring after filing for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
SAS has reported a positive fiscal third quarter (Q3), despite the travails of restructuring, pilot training issues, and high wet-lease costs for 41 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The project includes installation of new seats and an in-seat power supply system.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission has opened a probe into whether a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) recapitalization of Scandinavian Airlines is in line with EU aid rules.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
SAS sees a lot of opportunities for Airbus A321LR operations in its markets, but the aircraft first has to prove itself, says SAS CEO Anko van der Werff.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airlines continue to expand their global reach.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) could be welcoming some new owners within 13 weeks, after receiving U.S. court approval to begin a search for fresh equity capital.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is expanding international flying for winter 2023-24 with A320neo service to Morocco.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa had been approved to receive a total of €9 billion ($9.9 billion) in state aid in various forms.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Bangkok will return to SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ network for the first time since early 2014.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has decided not to take up a $350 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) loan during the second quarter of 2023, as originally planned.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
SAS is currently operating under Chapter 11 rules, as it seeks to reorganize and emerge financially healthier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Richard Maslen
This will mark the return of direct flights into Asia for the Scandinavian flag carrier from Sweden’s capital city. In the past ten years it has previously offered links from Stockholm to both Beijing and Bangkok, the latter on a seasonal winter basis, but these were both suspended from spring 2009.
Airports & Networks