SAS to shut down most of its operations, will lay off 10,000 employees
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this dramatic announcement: As an effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the measures that authorities have taken, the demand for international air travel...
View ArticleSAS will continue to operate the following routes and destinations with...
SAS has further clarified the routes it will attempt to operate: In the coming weeks, SAS will continue to operate the following routes and destinations with limited service: • Domestic: All routes...
View ArticleSAS lays off nearly 11,000 employees in Scandinavia
SAS has issued this status report and traffic figures for March 2020: As an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed by many governments, SAS capacity was reduced by over 45%...
View ArticleSAS to cut up to 5,000 full-time positions due to lower demand
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: As a result of COVID-19, demand is expected to be significantly affected during the remainder of 2020 and it will take some years before demand...
View ArticleSAS gets a financial lifeline
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: SAS AB has signed a SEK 3.3 billion three-year revolving credit facility agreement, 90% guaranteed by the Swedish and Danish states. Since the...
View ArticleSAS’ scheduled capacity fell nearly 95% in April 2020
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has issued this report on April 2020 traffic: SAS’ scheduled capacity fell with nearly 95% compared to last year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During April,...
View ArticleSAS’ traffic fell by 94%, will expand its operational fleet to 30 aircraft...
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS made this announcement: The total number of passengers fell by nearly 94% compared to last year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During June, SAS will double its...
View ArticleSAS routes that are resuming in July, fleet to increase to over 40 active...
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: SAS is now launching its schedule for July. In total, the new traffic program will see capacity increased from 30 aircraft in June to over 40 in...
View ArticleDenmark and Sweden save SAS with a rescue package
Denmark and Sweden are extending a life line of 9 billion kroner ($929 million) as part of a rescue package to save Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) from bankruptcy following the airline’s extensive losses...
View ArticleSAS’ traffic dropped 86% in June, active fleet increases to 45 aircraft
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS released its traffic figures for June 2020. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the total number of passengers was 86% lower compared to last year. From mid-June,...
View ArticleSAS’ traffic was down by 76% in July
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has released its traffic figures for July 2020: SAS Traffic figures – July 2020 SAS capacity was down by 76% and total number of passengers were 75% lower compared to same...
View ArticleSAS reports continued negative impact of COVID-19
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS issued this report for the last quarter: MAY 2020–JULY 2020 Revenue: MSEK 2,507 (13,401) Income before tax (EBT): MSEK -2,071 (1,490) Income before tax and items affecting...
View ArticleSAS will continue to increase the number of flights and open routes to more...
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: Throughout autumn, SAS will continue to increase the number of flights and open routes to more destinations in Europe, USA and Asia to meet the...
View ArticleSAS’ total number of passengers was down 74% in August
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS issued this report: Total number of passengers and capacity in August decreased by 74% and 73% respectively, versus the same period last year. However, August also recorded a...
View ArticleSAS to restore the Copenhagen – Shanghai route
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: From September 29, 2020, it will once again be possible to fly direct from Scandinavia to China with SAS. There have been no direct flights since...
View ArticleSAS reports a traffic reduction of 73% in September
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS made this announcement: In September SAS carried 0.6 million passengers and reports a capacity reduction of 73% compared to the same period last year. The COVID-19 pandemic...
View ArticleSAS launches new shareholder program
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: SAS shareholders are an important part of the company’s future. SAS consequently launches a new shareholder program with exclusive travel benefits...
View ArticleSAS takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR
SAS has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A321LR on lease from Air Lease Corporation, becoming the newest operator of the most efficient long-haul single aisle aircraft. The A321LR is...
View ArticleSAS reports its traffic was down 78.7% in October
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: The ongoing pandemic continues to severely impact SAS and reported traffic figures for October are broadly in line with September this year....
View ArticleSAS announces its destinations during the holiday season
Scandinavian Airlines-SAS has made this announcement: From mid-December to mid-January, SAS will fly all domestic routes in Norway and Sweden, as well as domestic routes in Denmark except for Billund....
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