Articles tagged “sas”

Airlines

Star Alliance Fires Back at SAS Defection with Loyalty Status Match

With the ink barely dry on the divorce papers, Star Alliance is wasting no time in luring back some of SAS’ most loyal - and profitable - passengers. The aim of this neatly timed promotion is business continuity and customer retention, but it remains to be seen how many frequent flyers will take up the offer.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Star Alliance Fires Back at SAS Defection with Loyalty Status Match

Airlines

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Air France-KLM’s significant stake is more than just a strategic move—it's the latest stage of deepening consolidation in Europe's airline industry. With SAS defecting to the SkyTeam alliance and expanding cooperation with new partners, expect tighter network integration in the months ahead.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Airlines

Top 10 Most On-Time Airlines Revealed – Is Your Favorite On The List?

There are more than a few surprises in the global top 10, with multiple flag carriers, and even a budget airline, vying for first place.

Gordon Smith | 5 months ago

Top 10 Most On-Time Airlines Revealed – Is Your Favorite On The List?

Airlines

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

The fallout from SAS leaving the Star Alliance group of airlines will be felt far beyond Scandinavia, with SkyTeam partners such as Delta's SkyMiles program due to be the biggest winners.

Gordon Smith | 6 months ago

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Air France-KLM found a "low-risk way" to participate in European airline consolidation with its SAS deal, even as it waits a bit longer for a chance at prize TAP Air Portugal.

Edward Russell | 9 months ago

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.

Edward Russell | 10 months ago

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Airline Weekly

Norway Challenges Norwegian Air-Widerøe Deal as Airline Mergers Face Heightened Scrutiny

European regulators are taking a tougher stance towards the latest wave of airline consolidation on the continent.

10 months ago
Norway Challenges Norwegian Air-Widerøe Deal as Airline Mergers Face Heightened Scrutiny

Airline Weekly

Air France-KLM’s SAS Takeover: Do Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm Hubs Stay?

One of the big questions surrounding Air France-KLM's deal for SAS is what it does with the Scandinavian airline's three hubs.

11 months ago
Air France-KLM’s SAS Takeover: Do Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm Hubs Stay?

Airline Weekly

Air France-KLM to Take Stake in SAS Under $1.2 Billion Deal

Surprise, surprise! Air France-KLM's first move in Europe's latest round of airline consolidation is SAS, not TAP Air Portugal as expected.

12 months ago
Air France-KLM to Take Stake in SAS Under $1.2 Billion Deal

Airlines

SAS CEO Downplays Competition from Norwegian Air and Ryanair

SAS CEO Anko Van der Werff is confident in the airline's market position amid competitive challenges. But with the airline a while away from a full recovery, discounters have even more time to pounce.

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

SAS CEO Downplays Competition from Norwegian Air and Ryanair