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Judicial recovery
SAS to resume talks with pilots amid strike, which has been going on since July 4
Airbus A320neo
SAS
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Rafael Ramos
7/13/2022
An outrage among pilots and consequent stoppage at SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) began on July 4 after the company made the decision to hire new pilots through its subsidiary Connect and Link instead of rehiring those who were terminated during the pandemic.
The strike affected 50% of SAS flights and around 30,000 passengers every day. Added to this, there is already the chaos that is happening in the European aviation market. In addition, on July 5, SAS voluntarily entered a judicial recovery process.
SAS Chief Executive Anko van der Werff described the strike, which took place at one of the busiest times of the recovery year, as devastating, costing an estimated $9 million a day.
The airline said it will continue to serve its customers. Passengers who are affected in the period can request rescheduling of their flights, refund or other routes.
The filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, according to the company, should help achieve the objective of implementing a package of improvements called SAS Forward, which serves to keep SAS competitive against other companies. Airlines.
The company is in an attempt to raise up to $700 million and a $3 billion restructuring.
In addition, SAS wants to get back in touch with the pilots in order to reach an amicable solution for all involved.
"Ultimately, it is SAS' ability to compete that is at stake in these negotiations. The SAS FORWARD transformation plan requires input from all stakeholders, including the pilots. Competitive labor agreements are a requirement to secure a future for SAS and all of our 8,000 employees. SAS recognizes that ongoing mediation will require concessions from both parties and the company is willing to assume its responsibility in this process," reads a statement issued by the company.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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