Articles tagged “scandinavian airlines”

Airlines

Star Alliance’s 26 Brands, Explained

We take a look at every member of the Star Alliance, the world’s first airline alliance.

Joey Tyson, Skift | 1 month ago

Star Alliance’s 26 Brands, Explained

News Blog

Scandinavia’s SAS Files for Bankruptcy Protection in the U.S.

Scandinavian airline SAS has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., to try and secure time and flexibility to reorganize its capital structure, reduce costs, and complete a financial restructuring under the supervision of the U.S. court system. SAS expects to complete its court-supervised process in the U.S. in 9-12 months. The airline…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

News Blog

EasyJet’s Top Operating Exec Quits After Weeks of Cancellations

EasyJet's Peter Bellew has resigned as chief operating officer, following weeks of turmoil at the airline. He has now left "to pursue other business opportunities" the airline said in a statement on Monday, effective July 1, as other European airlines prepare for a difficult summer ahead — including SAS which will now face widespread strikes…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines May Get Rescued by Foreign Investors — Reports

The investment would be conditional on the airline opting for cost cuts and financial restructuring. It may not have much of a choice.

Terje Solsvik, Reuters | 12 months ago

Scandinavian Airlines May Get Rescued by Foreign Investors — Reports

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines to Cut Workforce by Up to 5,000

Like rival Norwegian, SAS is preparing to take drastic measures as it predicts a recovery by 2022.

Helena Soderpalm, Reuters | 3 years ago

Scandinavian Airlines to Cut Workforce by Up to 5,000

Coronavirus

Scandinavian Airlines to Pause Most of Its Operation and Temporarily Lays Off Most Staff

It's time to stop being surprised at these announcements. This is life now. There is a public health emergency and few people are traveling. Airlines can't keep pretending everything is as normal. When this is over, most of the stronger ones will receive government support, and they will be able to carry on.

Stine Jacobsenin and Johan Ahlander, Reuters | 3 years ago

Scandinavian Airlines to Pause Most of Its Operation and Temporarily Lays Off Most Staff

Airlines

SAS CEO Frets About Coronavirus Crisis Stretching Into Airline’s Peak Summer Months

SAS is correct to raise the possibility that coronavirus will stick around. If the number of cases in Europe continues to rise as we head through the rest of the year, the impact on airlines in the region is only going to increase. The big caveat though, is that fuel prices are likely to remain pretty low in that scenario.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 3 years ago

SAS CEO Frets About Coronavirus Crisis Stretching Into Airline’s Peak Summer Months

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines CEO Warns Airlines to Get Real Over Environment

Businesses invariably hate regulation, but sometimes it takes threats and fines to help change things for the better. Would airlines really be pushing their green credentials if consumers, governments, and the media weren't asking difficult questions?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Scandinavian Airlines CEO Warns Airlines to Get Real Over Environment