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SAS named Europe's most punctual major airline

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has held its position as the most punctual airline amongst Europe's major carriers this summer. For June, July and August, 92.65% of all SAS flight arrived on time.

Northern Asia becomes more accessible with Star Alliance

Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has this month launched the new Circle North Asia Fare. For customers travelling with Scandinavian Airlines to Beijing or Tokyo, the new offering provides an easier travel solution when travelling across Northern Asia.

SAS and Star Alliance launch new meetings product

Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a member, has launched a global product for the meetings market: Meetings Plus. Companies, meeting planners and incentive agencies needing to organise gatherings with participants from different countries, now have access to the entire Star Alliance network, by contracting their travel needs through just one Star Alliance member airline.

Swedish government chooses SAS for domestic travel

SAS has secured a contract to provide domestic travel for Swedish government employees.

Swedish government chooses SAS

SAS and its partners Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines secured the procurement contract with the Swedish government for international travel.

SAS to add 28 destinations in Greece

The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines, the largest airline in Greece. This means SAS soon can offer its customers 28 new destinations in Greece.

EU praises Scandinavian Airlines' websites

SAS Scandinavian Airlines' websites have been highly praised by the European Commission. Following an extensive investigation, the Commission concluded that customers booking flights on SAS's websites feel assured that their rights as consumers are well safeguarded.

SAS asks suppliers to reduce prices

In a bid to further cut costs, SAS is now requesting a 10-percent price reduction on goods and services in a letter to its suppliers, an activity that is part of the framework of the company's Profit 2008 action program.

SAS introduces direct flights to Zagreb

On Monday the 31t of March, SAS introduced flights between Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and Zagreb, Croatia. The line between Stockholm and Zagreb will be operated with departures on Mondays and Friday afternoons. From the 30th of April there will also be departures on Wednesdays.

SAS launches direct routes to the Alps

SAS is launching two attractive direct routes for ski enthusiasts. Next winter, it will be possible to fly direct from Oslo to Innsbruck and Salzburg. The direct route to Salzburg will depart every Wednesday and Saturday from December 3 through March 28. The route to Innsbruck will depart on Tuesdays and Fridays during the period December 26 through March 27.

SAS takes over GO

As the majority owner, SAS has bought out the other shareholders in the travel experience company GO. The company will be merged with the vacation and leisure unit at SAS.

SAS found guilty in court

SAS Norge has been instructed to pay NOK 132 million in compensation to Norwegian in a civil suit at Asker and Bærum District Court. "At the present time, we are focusing all our energy on handling the consequences of the Avinor strike, and we will review the terms of the judgment when Norwegian aviation has returned to normal. But it is highly probable that we will appeal this judgment," says Ola Strand, President of SAS Norge.

Public Prosecutor discontinues preliminary investigation of SAS

The Public Prosecutor in Stockholm has decided to discontinue the preliminary investigation regarding suspicions of the crime of "creating danger to another person" in conjunction with the SAS accidents involving Dash 8 Q400 aircraft in Aalborg and Vilnius on September 9, 2007 and September 12, 2007, respectively.

SAS Group abandons sale of Spanair

As communicated in the SAS Group Strategy plan, Strategy 2011, SAS has been in a process of divesting Spanair. The target for the SAS Group has been to finalize this process before the end of second Quarter 2008. Due to the challenging market conditions in the Spanish aviation market coupled with record oil prices and pressure in the financial sector SAS has not been able to reach its targeted terms and conditions on the divestment.

Young travelers to reap the rewards with SAS

As of July 1, 2008, young travelers under the age of 18 are now eligible to join Scandinavian Airlines' award-winning frequent flyer program, EuroBonus. Like all other members, they can now earn EuroBonus points on flights and use them for bonus trips, hotel nights and other offers.

SAS launches gay website

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has launched a gay site on its international flysas.com website, thereby becoming the first European airline with a website dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender/transsexual (GLBT) market. Even more unique, the website builds on SAS' popular crew tips, providing tips from its own gay crew of the best that Stockholm and Copenhagen has to offer.

SAS named official airline for international climate conferences

SAS is to be the Official Airline and Greening Partner at four international conferences up until the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009. SAS has undertaken to offset CO2 emissions from air travel for all conference delegates who travel with SAS.

SAS Group to reduce surcharges

SAS Group has decided to reduce surcharges with 3 EUR on Domestic, intra-Scandinavian and European flights. On Intercontinental flights the surcharges will be reduced by 5 EUR.

SAS joins effort for development of sustainable biofuels

SAS, with other leading air carriers, Boeing and Honeywell's UOP, a refining technology developer, established a group to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable new aviation fuels.

SAS in final negotiations for new catering contract

The SAS Group today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH regarding final negotiations on a new catering contract in Scandinavia, which are scheduled to be completed within two weeks.

SAS and pilot association reach agreement on redundancies

The pilot association and SAS have reached an agreement regarding the principles for managing pilot redundancies in the company. SAS has previously announced that the Group has been forced to ground 18 aircraft as part of the Profit 08 action program. This program is to contribute to turn around the negative earnings trend in SAS, due to the record-high oil prices and the prospects of a recession.

SAS receives prestigious technology award

SAS was presented with the "Leadership in Technology Award" at the annual award ceremony of the trade magazine, Airline Business, which was held in London yesterday, July 13. SAS received the award primarily for its contributions to "green approaches" and the use of biometry at checking-in.

SAS awarded prize of Best Sustainability Report

SAS has been awarded the prize of Best Sustainability Report by the accounting and consultancy firm Deloitte. SAS shares first place with Stora Enso, with Trelleborg and Holmen coming in second and third, respectively.

A journey less ordinary with Scandinavian Airlines

Ever wondered where you find the best Martini in Scandinavia; what's the latest fashionable restaurant in Delhi; what the best morning, midday or evening experience is in Chicago; or where to get the best bargains in Tokyo? Or how about the best public transport route in New York; where to power lunch in Beijing or where to dine alone in Seattle?

SAS reaches initial agreement for sale of Spanair shares

The SAS Group has reached an initial agreement with a group of investors from Catalonia, lead by the Consorci de Turisme de Barcelona and Catalana d'Iniciatives, for their incorporation as new majority shareholders into SAS' subsidiary, Spanair S.A.

SAS Group sells airBaltic share holding

The SAS Group has signed an agreement to sell its 47.2% holding in airBaltic to the management of airBaltic. The sales price amount will be paid in cash no later than 31st January 2009. The transaction results in a capital gain of approximately 175 million Swedish Krona for the SAS Group. SEB Enskilda has been acting as financial adviser for SAS Group in this transaction.

SAS to reduce fuel surcharges

SAS has decided to reduce fuel surcharges with 3 EUR on domestic, intra-Scandinavian and European flights. On intercontinental flights the surcharges will be reduced by 5 EUR between Europe and USA/Asia.

SAS to launch mobile boarding passes

As of this month, SAS Scandinavian Airlines customers are be able to travel using only their mobile phone. This is in line with SAS' focus to offer its passengers the most hassle-free travel as possible.

SAS chooses Europ Assistance Group

SAS has chosen the international technological Plug&Sell platform developed by the Europ Assistance Group to implement its tailor-made, multi-country, multi-channel travel insurance programme throughout the world.

SAS and American Express enter partnership

SAS and American Express have agreed to enter into a multi-year partnership with extensive cooperation within the corporate and consumer market. SAS and American Express announce a multi-year partnership arrangement. The agreement will include co-operation across several products and customer programmes.

SAS Group signs Norway's largest air-travel agreement

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.

SAS finalizes trade union agreements

The SAS Group has reached an agreement with its trade unions that is expected to lead to approximately SEK 1.5 billion in cost savings. As discussed in the SAS Group Interim Report from the third quarter of 2008, SAS believes it has a total cost gap of approximately SEK 4 billion compared to relevant benchmarks. The cost gap is now being reduced to SEK 2.5 billion.