https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sas group/ Sas Group News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T20:13:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-reaches-major-milestone-with-skyteam-membership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-reaches-major-milestone-with-skyteam-membership/ SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance, marking a major milestone for the airline. By joining SkyTeam, SAS contributes to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:08:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-group-signs-for-50-a320neo-planes-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-group-signs-for-50-a320neo-planes-with-airbus/ SAS Group has signed a firm order for 35 A320neo aircraft, while the carrier will also lease 15 additional A320neos from third parties. This new commitment will result in SAS becoming an all Airbus operator, using the fuel-efficient A320 family for its mainline European operations, as well as for its extensive domestic services in Scandinavia. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-sas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-sas/ SAS has signed up for Travelport’s merchandising functionality, Rich Content and Branding. SAS is the flag carrier of Sweden, Norway and Denmark focusing on the frequent traveller to and from Scandinavia. Sat, 05 Mar 2016 10:50:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-etihad-airways-ink-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-etihad-airways-ink-codeshare-deal/ SAS and Etihad Airways are set to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options between Scandinavia and the UAE. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, will strengthen both carriers by enabling them to offer greater connectivity to and from a number of key European cities. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 07:34:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-unveils-new-long-haul-cabins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-unveils-new-long-haul-cabins/ Scandinavian Airlines has unveiled a major overhaul of the cabins products on its long-haul flights, including the installation of Wi-Fi on all aircraft. Seven of the carrier’s Airbus A330 and A340s will receive cabin upgrades, with new seats in all classes, on-demand in-flight entertainment systems and Wi-Fi access. Sat, 21 Jun 2014 09:18:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-adds-seven-routes-for-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-adds-seven-routes-for-2014/ SAS is adding the first seven new routes for the 2014 timetable. From the end of March 2014, SAS will be opening Stockholm-Visby, Stavanger-Edinburgh, Oslo-Edinburgh, Oslo-Aalborg, Oslo-Aberdeen and Oslo-Chania, as well as Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford. Sun, 24 Nov 2013 07:40:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-redefines-seating-policy-on-all-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-redefines-seating-policy-on-all-aircraft/ On Sunday June 9th 2013, SAS is launching its brand new service concept: SAS Go and SAS Plus, to replace Business Class, Economy Extra and Economy Classes. This change reflects SAS’ rigorous on going investment strategy to offer its customers the most modern flight experience in Europe. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:40:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-launches-crowdsourcing-portal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-launches-crowdsourcing-portal/ Scandinavian Airlines has launched a crowdsourcing portal, My SAS Idea, where customers are invited to share their ideas of how the airline can improve their service or do things differently. With the new initiative, the airline hopes to start a continuous dialogue with its customers and enlist their help and participation in order to launch new products and services. Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-inks-deal-with-airbus-for-30-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-inks-deal-with-airbus-for-30-aircraft/ Following a recent announcement to gradually replace its fleet, the SAS Group has placed an order for 30 Airbus A320neo planes. Based on Airbus list prices and before any discounts, the value of the firm order is approximately £1.8 billion. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:02:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gustafson-takes-over-at-troubled-sas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gustafson-takes-over-at-troubled-sas/ Nordic airline SAS has appointed Rickard Gustafson as its new president and chief executive with a brief to stem losses. With a background in insurance – where he is presently chief executive of Codan/Trygg-Hansa – Mr Gustafson was drafted in following the surprise resignation of Mats Jansson earlier this year. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:35:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ash-cloud-forces-sas-into-the-red/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ash-cloud-forces-sas-into-the-red/ Airline SAS AB has reported a sharp narrowing of financial losses for the second quarter of 2010, but failed to return to profit due to the Icelandic ash cloud. The Scandinavian group also saw revenue fall as cost cutting measures took effect. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jansson-to-leave-sas-this-autumn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jansson-to-leave-sas-this-autumn/ Scandinavian Airlines chief executive Mats Jansson has confirmed he will leave the airline later this year. Mr Jansson, who has been with the company for four years, cited his expiration of his contract and age as key factors behind the decision. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:43:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-ordered-to-pay-20m-in-espionage-case/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-ordered-to-pay-20m-in-espionage-case/ Airline SAS Norway has been ordered to pay millions in damages to rival Norwegian Air after being found guilty of illegally accessing sensitive data. Norwegian alleges sensitive date was utilised between 2002 and 2004, via the Amadeus booking system. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planes-to-land-in-neutral-under-new-sas-fuel-saving-method/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/planes-to-land-in-neutral-under-new-sas-fuel-saving-method/ Scandinavian airline SAS has said it has designed a new landing method which could radically cut fuel emissions. The technique involves planes gliding into land in neutral by following a satellite mapped route, and could save 100kg of fuel for a twin-engine jet. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-to-cut-up-to-1500-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-to-cut-up-to-1500-jobs/ SAS says it is to cut up to 1,500 jobs after unveiling wider second-quarter losses on falling traffic. The Scandinavian carrier aims to save 2bn Swedish kronor ($276m) as part of a new round of cuts, which also includes a 10-20% cut in pay and pensions for cabin crew and pilots. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:16:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090119233740515/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090119233740515/ The SAS Group has signed an agreement with StatoilHydro regarding air travel valued at almost NOK 3 billion. The agreement is for three years with the option of a two-year extension. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:37:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ Travel companies including SAS, SABRE, Lufthansa, Finnish Tourist Board, Swissair, lastminute.com, Icelandair Oracle, Transport for London, will be speaking at the SMS and Location Based Services for the Travel Industry Conference that will take place this February 12-13 in Olympia London. Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:00:01 +0000