SAS and BRA Forge Partnership to Strengthen Domestic Air Connectivity in Sweden

SAS and BRA Forge Partnership to Strengthen Domestic Air Connectivity in Sweden

(IN SHORT) SAS and Braathens Regional Airways (BRA) have signed a long-term wet lease agreement to enhance domestic air connectivity across Sweden. BRA will operate aircraft on key routes for SAS, improving travel options and regional services while supporting the Copenhagen hub. The partnership strengthens Arlanda Airport as a central hub for domestic and international travel. Both airlines are committed to sustainability, with the collaboration aiming to promote greener air travel and improve operational efficiency across the country.

(PRESS RELEASE) Stockholm, Sweden, 2024-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) have entered a long-term wet lease partnership to improve domestic air connectivity across Sweden. Under this agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft for SAS, providing capacity on key domestic routes and supporting the Copenhagen hub. This partnership aims to ensure reliable and efficient regional air travel, offering more options for passengers while optimizing operations.

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff emphasized that the partnership strengthens Arlanda Airport’s role as a central hub for both domestic and international travel, improving connectivity across major cities and regional destinations. BRA Chairman Per G. Braathen highlighted the collaboration’s positive impact on securing Sweden’s air infrastructure, crucial for economic and regional growth.

Both airlines are committed to sustainability, with this partnership supporting efforts to promote greener air travel as they work together to drive the transition toward sustainable aviation.

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Source: SAS

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