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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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What SAS' Star Alliance-SkyTeam Swap Means For Frequent Flyers

Passengers can still redeem miles with Star Alliance carriers for future travel and can book award tickets on SkyTeam carriers from September 1st.

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SAS Reveals It Will Leave Star Alliance On August 31st

Reciprocal benefits will be available to most SkyTeam carriers starting September 1st.

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines Grounds 18 A320neos For Inspection Disrupting Flights

It says inspections of a specific component are the cause.

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US Bankruptcy Court Approves SAS’ Restructuring Plan

The airline still awaits other approvals before it can exit bankruptcy.

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Fridays For Future Leader Greta Thunberg Causes Disruption At SAS Shareholder Meeting

The next day after the protest, SAS announced an investment into a SAF facility in Sweden.

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Where Does SAS Fly its Airbus A350s?

The Scandinavian carrier presently has four examples of the next-generation widebody in its fleet.

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SAS Signs Agreement With Norwegian Armed Forces For Strategic Evacuations

Scandinavian Airlines has a long history of taking part in evacuation missions worldwide and plans to use its A320neo aircraft for operations in 2025.

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SAS Tipped To Begin Switch To SkyTeam Alliance As Soon As Q2 2024

The Scandinavian flag carrier, a founder of Star Alliance, will soon change alliances after its acquisition by Air France-KLM.

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SAS Launches 'Points Plane' With A Twist: You Have No Idea Where You're Going

Passengers won't know where they are going until they are airborne.

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SAS May Reintegrate Previously-Rejected Airbus A350s

The A350 exited the SAS fleet back in November 2022.

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Final SAS Boeing 737 Becomes A Medevac Aircraft

The carrier operated its final 737 passenger flight in November.

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Fighter Jets Escort SAS Airbus A320neo To Manchester Airport

The aircraft departed Manchester Airport soon after the incident.

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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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