The four new ATR72-600s can each accommodate 72 passengers, and will be used on routes to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm in SAS's winter timetable 2013-14 and summer timetable 2014.
SAS and Jet Time have signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an agreement on the wet lease of four factory-newATR72-600s. The intention is to enter into an agreement for 36 months, so that the new aircraft can be used on routes from Copenhagen and Stockholm in the SAS winter timetable 2013-14 and summer timetable 2014.
“I am very pleased that SAS and Jet Time have agreed to sign a Letter of Intent. An agreement will give us greater flexibility in our fleet, and ensure that we can achieve an even more optimal organization of our regional production. I am therefore looking forward to being able to welcome customers on board the brand new and very comfortable aircraft under this plan,” says Flemming Jensen, VP Operations, SAS.
“We are extremely pleased with the confidence which SAS has shown in Jet Time, and we look forward to contributing to the development of SAS’s regional networks. We look forward to being able to carry out the interesting and challenging work that lies ahead. Of course we will do our utmost to ensure that the cooperation is successful for all parties, not least the many passengers,” says Klaus Ren, CEO of Jet Time.
The four new ATR72-600s can each accommodate 72 passengers, and will be used on routes to and from Copenhagen and Stockholm in SAS’s winter timetable 2013-14 and summer timetable 2014.
At the same time, SAS is continuing its wet lease arrangements with Cimber and Braathens Regional.
“We still enjoy close cooperation with Cimber and Braathens that works to everyone’s satisfaction. The Letter of Intent with Jet Time will not have any immediate impact on this cooperation,” says Flemming Jensen.
SAS opens the door to the US West Coast
North Americais an important and growing market for SAS, which already flies to New York, Chicago and Washington. Scandinavia is a market that has no direct flights to the US West Coast and there has therefore been demand from several Nordic and international companies for a smooth connection to this part of the world. SAS is now fulfilling that wish.
“SAS has been flying to the USA for over 60 years and we have a good understanding of what customers need when they fly long-haul. We are pleased to offer a direct service from Copenhagen and a travel experience where customers can enjoy all of our services which are designed to make the journey easier and more convenient,” says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SAS.
“San Francisco is an attractive destination in itself, but the city is also the ideal starting point for the US West Coast. From San Francisco, customers have access to many other destinations in the Star Alliance network,” says Rickard Gustafson.
By scheduling the flight departure time from Copenhagen at 12.25 in the afternoon, SAS has created excellent opportunities for good connections from Stockholm, Oslo and many other destinations in Scandinavia and northern Europe.
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