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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
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
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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latest SAS Articles

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Why SAS Is The Flag Carrier Of 3 Countries

The airline has close ties to the region of Scandinavia as a whole.

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The Unluckiest CRJ? SAS Jet Gets Diverted To Oslo Three Times In One Day

For each diversion, the aircraft had already descended on approach before regaining altitude.

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SAS Launches New Refreshingly Simple Business Class Amenity Kits

The kits are designed in collaboration with Swedish brand Dux.

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Norwegian Consumer Council Issues Warning About Air Passenger Rights

Norwegian authorities are concerned about the impact of poor customer service on travellers, airlines and the Consumer Council.

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SAS Eye Compensation For Copenhagen ATC Shortage Disruptions

The Scandinavian flag carrier is looking for compensation due to disruptions faced by ATC staff shortages in Denmark.

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You Can Now Book A Seat For SAS's 1st All-Electric Flight In 2028

The airline has opened up seat reservations for its first electric flight to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

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Investigation Launched After London City Airport Website Hacked

A pro-Russian hacker group has taken credit for a Sunday morning cyberattack on London City Airport.

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SAS Hit By Cyber Attack As Hackers Demand $175,000

The airline’s website and app was down for one day as the hackers increased the ransom.

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SAS Will Return To Africa With Airbus A320neo Flights To Agadir

SAS will launch two once-weekly flights to Morocco this winter.

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SAS Launches New Bangkok Route

This new route will be operated with the airline's Airbus A350-900 fleet.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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Rare Breed: A Look At Scandinavian Airlines' Few Remaining Boeing 737s

The popular US narrowbody plays a minimal role at the Nordic carrier.

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Heavy Snow In Oslo Leads To 60 Flight Cancelations

The weather caused significant disruption; even the King's flight to Trondheim was canceled.

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SAS Won't Take The Second Part Of Its Loan Following Better Than Expected Performance

On the back of strengthening performance, the Scandinavian carrier is able to forgo a further cash injection.

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SAS’ Regular Tokyo Flights To Return In June With The Airbus A350-900

Haneda rather than Narita will be served, with only three weekly flights rather than the previously expected daily.

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SAS Adds New Routes & Increased Frequencies Ahead Of Busy Summer

The airline is adding ten new routes across its network and resuming services to key destinations.

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Nordic Giant: The Scandinavian Airlines Fleet In 2023

The carrier has aircraft of many different shapes and sizes.

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SAS Sells 10 Of Its Airbus A320neos

The airline has announced its latest agreement with aviation lessors.

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