SAS Finishes Starlink Retrofit Across 81 Airbus A320neos
The carrier has equipped the backbone of its European fleet in six months and will now extend the satellite internet program to other aircraft types.
SAS
IATA: SK
ICAO: SAS
Callsign: SCANDINAVIAN
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Airline Information
| Country | Sweden (SE) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | SK |
| ICAO Code | SAS |
| Callsign | SCANDINAVIAN |
| Hub Airport | CPH — Kastrup |
| Fleet Size | 139 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 9.1 years |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (139 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 84 | JET | 14.4 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 25 | JET | 12.4 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Bombardier CRJ-900 | 12 | JET | 17.0 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 10 | JET | 15.4 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ ATR 42/72 | 7 | TURBOPROP | 12.0 yrs |
|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 1 | — | 12.0 yrs |
Airline Network Card
SAS (SAS)
Routes
322
Destinations
157
Origins
11
Airports Served
157
Countries
44
Fleet Size
79
Aircraft Types
8
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- AT7 ATR 72
- 319 Airbus A319
- 320 Airbus A320
- 321 Airbus A321
- 330 Airbus A330
- 351 Airbus A350-1000
- 738 Boeing 737-800 Passagiermodell
- CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900
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SAS A320 Aborts Taxiway Takeoff at Brussels
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SAS Brings Dubai Back-and Adds Two New Thailand Nonstops for Winter 2026/27
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is giving its long-haul network a notable winter lift for Winter 2026/27, adding Dubai World Central (DWC) plus two Thailand leisure heavyweights—Phuket…
Scandinavian Airlines Flight to Miami Returns Mid-Flight Due to Severe Turbulence and Technical Issues
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight traveling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Miami International Airport (MIA) was forced to turn back mid-flight after encountering severe…
Delta Air Lines and SAS Forge New Partnership to Enhance U.S.-Scandinavia Connectivity
Delta Air Lines has announced a strategic partnership with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) that aims to strengthen transatlantic travel options between the United States and Scandinavia.…
SAS Announces New Direct Flights to Nuuk, Expanding Arctic Travel Opportunities
In a major development for Arctic travel, Scandinavian airline SAS has announced new direct flights to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, beginning in the summer…