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business2 years ago

SAS Plummets 95% Following Restructuring Agreement

Shares in Scandinavian airline SAS plummeted by 95% after the company announced a restructuring deal that will result in its delisting from exchanges. The deal involves U.S. investment firm Castlelake and aviation company Air France-KLM becoming major shareholders, with the Danish government and Lind Invest also holding stakes. SAS, which filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2022, will leave the Star Alliance and join the Sky Team Alliance, potentially impacting the airline industry and the dynamic between the two alliances.

business2 years ago

SAS Shocks with Alliance Switch to Air France-KLM and SkyTeam

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plans to leave the Star Alliance and join the SkyTeam alliance in a new tie-up with Air France-KLM. The move, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, comes after Air France-KLM won a bid to provide exit financing for SAS to emerge from bankruptcy protection. If approved, Air France-KLM would hold a noncontrolling 19.99% stake in SAS, allowing the airlines to coordinate schedules across multiple hubs. This decision reflects the ongoing consolidation in the European airline industry, with Lufthansa Group recently acquiring a stake in ITA Airways and speculation surrounding the potential sale of TAP Air Portugal.