Scandinavian Airlines

Smoke smell on SAS flight to Stockholm forces emergency landing in Denmark

An SAS plane en route to Stockholm was forced to make an emergency landing in Denmark after a smell of smoke was detected in the cabin, reports Ekstra Bladet.

SAS strike called off after agreement with unions in Norway

SAS has reached an agreement with the unions Fellesforbundet and Parat, the airline announced.

SAS cabin crew strike to begin Saturday after negotiations break down

SAS to invest nearly 100 billion kronor in Airbus fleet, 4,000 jobs expected in southern Sweden

The airline SAS is investing almost 100 billion kronor in 39 Airbus aircraft. In addition, there is a major investment in Copenhagen Airport, which the company says will create 4,000 new jobs in southern Sweden by 2030.

Threatened SAS cabin crew strike in Norway called off

A threatened air strike in Norway has been called off. The parties to the conflict have reached a new agreement, NRK reports.

SAS pilot who flew with cocaine in his blood sentenced

An SAS pilot was arrested on Wednesday with cocaine in his blood, reports the French newspaper Nice-Matin. The middle-aged man has now been sentenced to a ten-month suspended sentence and a one-year ban on flying over French territory.

Sources: SAS close to large Airbus order

SAS is close to placing an order for 15 to 20 passenger aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus, sources told Bloomberg.

Despite cancelled departures, flights increased at Swedavia airports in April

Departures are being canceled due to high jet-fuel prices, but air travel continued to increase in April, according to statistics from state-owned Swedavia.

SAS cancels flights, prioritizing summer trips

High jet fuel prices are causing SAS to cancel departures in May, the airline said.

Two million airline seats lost after the oil shock

The consequences of the Iran conflict for the aviation industry are now becoming increasingly clear. In May, global traffic will decrease by two million airline seats. For Sweden, however, the impact remains limited, according to Swedavia.

SAS owner Air France-KLM warns of $2.4 billion jet fuel price shock this year

The cost of jet fuel is expected to increase by $2.4 billion this year because of the conflict in the Middle East, according to Air France-KLM, which is a major owner of SAS.

Oil crisis hits Swedish domestic aviation

Rising fuel prices are not only hitting the big aviation giants; they are also being felt by regional players. One Swedish company has had to pause operations, and another has had to drastically increase ticket prices. "We usually say that the least are hit the hardest," says Peter Larsson, CEO of Swedish Regional Airports.

Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran

The government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran. If the conflict is prolonged, we need to reduce energy use, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). But she says she absolutely wants to avoid government rationing.

The Armed Forces may get a new headquarters in Solna Haga

The government wants the Armed Forces to move to a new headquarters. The proposal is that the property Solna Haga 2:8 be acquired by the Swedish Fortifications Agency for no more than SEK 3.48 billion this year.

Fuel prices skyrocket, Cathay cancels flights

Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to reduce departures or otherwise try to cope with skyrocketing fuel prices in the wake of the Iran war.

Aviation giants in bidding war for Portuguese airline TAP

The German airline Lufthansa has made a bid for Portuguese carrier TAP, after Air France-KLM made a similar bid on Thursday morning.

Oil crisis affects American and United Airlines, cancels flights

American and United Airlines are the next carriers to reduce flights as a consequence of soaring fuel prices.

Airline tickets more expensive as fuel prices soar

Rising fuel prices are putting the airline industry under severe pressure. Ultimately, passengers have to pay in the form of higher ticket prices. "If costs rise for all players, then the only way is to raise prices," Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson tells TT.

SAS to cancel at least 1,000 departures in April

The airline SAS will cancel at least 1,000 departures in April due to high fuel prices, according to CEO Anko van der Werff.

After the oil crisis, airlines introduce fuel surcharges

Skyrocketing oil prices are now causing a number of airlines - including SAS - to introduce some form of fuel surcharge. Norwegian is also joining in.

Charter companies offer Easter trips to Dubai despite travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

While the war in Iran is in full swing, Swedish charter companies continue to offer trips to Dubai. During the Easter holiday week, it is possible to book an all-inclusive holiday with TUI.

SAS plane from Arlanda forced to turn back after nose wheel indication error

An SAS aircraft was forced to turn around and land again at Arlanda.

Affected by a cancelled flight - what applies now

Thousands of flights have been canceled in connection with the attacks on Iran. One factor could be decisive in whether affected travelers can count on compensation.

After the Iran attacks, several airlines cancel flights

Many countries have closed their airspace following US and Israeli attacks on Iran early Saturday. As a result, several airlines are canceling flights to countries in the Middle East.