In 1997, the groundbreaking Star Alliance was born, revolutionizing the world of aviation. Founded by Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS, Thai, and United, it became the first global alliance. However, challenging times have emerged for SAS.
Air France-KLM recently secured financing to assist SAS in exiting bankruptcy, leading to their departure from the Star Alliance by summer 2024. Instead, they will be joining the SkyTeam alliance and becoming part of the exciting Delta, Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic joint venture across the Atlantic. With Air France-KLM acquiring a 19.9% stake in SAS, this change signals a significant win for SkyTeam.
Keep an eye out for SAS's potential inclusion in the Flying Blue award scheme that currently features Air France and KLM. Have you experienced flying with SAS? Share your thoughts on this thrilling change!
