SAS and the Norwegian cabin unions have successfully concluded mediation, reaching an agreement after a four-day strike. The industrial action, which primarily impacted flights in Norway, caused limited disruptions. However, by tomorrow, August 28, SAS anticipates that its flight schedule will return to normal.
Kjetil Håbjørg, Chief Airline Services at SAS, expressed his satisfaction with the resolution: “I am very pleased to report that we have now reached an agreement. Finally, we can resume normal operations, fly our customers to their desired destinations, and continue our important work going forward.”
Reflecting on the future, Håbjørg emphasised the significance of the agreement: “Today's agreement means that we can now put our full focus on finalising the restructuring of SAS and set the course to build and grow a profitable airline that can offer a world-class travel experience and network to our customers.”
Scandinavian Airlines, commonly known as SAS, is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with its main hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. The airline was founded in 1946 and has played a significant role in connecting the Scandinavian countries with the rest of the world. However, in recent years, SAS has faced financial challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline has been undergoing a restructuring process to improve its profitability and secure its future in a competitive market. The recent strike, which involved Norwegian cabin crew unions, was a significant hurdle in this ongoing restructuring. The swift resolution of the strike is critical for SAS as it strives to stabilise its operations and rebuild customer confidence.
