During the month of April, SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) carried 1.9 million passengers, which is a 22% increase compared to the same period last year. This positive trend is shown in SAS’ passenger demand and the RPK increased by 28% compared to last year.
The flown load factor was 76%, which is a five-percentage point improvement compared to April of the previous year. SAS is preparing for a busy summer season and has launched two new direct intercontinental routes, from Aalborg to New York and from Gothenburg to New York. Furthermore, a new direct route between Copenhagen and Bangkok has been announced, which will start this autumn.
SAS’ customers requested this route, and the company is proud to bring it back, as there is a long history of friendship and cooperation between Thailand and the Scandinavian countries. Anko van der Werff, the President & CEO of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, expressed his satisfaction with the positive demand evolution.
SAS, Scandinavia’s leading airline, with main hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, is flying to destinations in Europe, USA and Asia. Spurred by a Scandinavian heritage and sustainable values, SAS aims to be the global leader in sustainable aviation. SAS will reduce total carbon emissions by 25% by 2025, by using more sustainable aviation fuel and its modern fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft.
