Updated: SAS back in the skies as strike ends

Cabin crew staff returned to work at noon after meeting this morning

UPDATED:

Things are looking up for the thousands of SAS passengers who have been affected by the cabin crew strike that has hampered the Scandinavian airline since Friday last week.

Jakob Esposito, the spokesperson for the SAS cabin crew staff, told DR Nyheder that they will return to work and will get the flights going from noon today.

Yesterday, SAS served notice to its cabin crew staff to “return to work by noon today or consider themselves terminated”, and today, after meeting this morning, the majority of the employees agreed to get back to work.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been forced to cancel at least 51 flights departing from and arriving at Copenhagen Airport today due to the ongoing cabin crew strike.

SAS flights have been affected since its cabin crew staff went on strike after SAS informed its employees of its plan to transfer 147 members of its cabin crew staff to its subsidiary Cimber – which pays a lower wage – as part of cost-cutting measures.

SAS has served notice to its cabin crew staff to “return to work by noon today or consider themselves terminated”, the airline said.

READ MORE: Striking SAS cabin crews defy court order

Morning meeting
The striking cabin crew staff were scheduled to meet at 9am this morning to discuss the situation.

Get a complete overview of the cancelled SAS departures from Copenhagen Airport here and the cancelled arrivals to the airport here.

TOP STORIES

  • The international who shaped Copenhagen

    The international who shaped Copenhagen

    Anna Maria Indrio is one of the most important architects in Denmark, having contributed to shaping Copenhagen into what it is today. Among her best-known projects are the extension of SMK and Arken, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Darwin Centre in London. She moved here 60 years ago, when “Copenhagen was gray and dormant. Predictions suggested it would become depopulated. But putting people at the center changed everything,” she said

  • Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Danish government passes amendment to increase citizenship fee by 50%

    Fees were raised to reflect processing costs and curb repeat applications, creating debate over whether the new charges erect barriers to political participation for internationals.

  • Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    Internationals’ labour contributes 361 billion DKK to Denmark’s GDP, and it is growing strongly every year

    According to a report by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, internationals’ contribution is 12% of the country’s GDP. In 2023, it was 322 billion DKK, and in 2008, it was 136 billion DKK. “Internationals make a gigantic difference in our prosperity and welfare,” comments Morten Langager, the Director of Dansk Erhverv.

  • Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    Inside Denmark’s innovation engine

    With half of its staff being international, the BioInnovation Institute reflects Denmark’s broader transformation into a global innovation hub. But can the country—and Europe—keep up the pace? “If reforms are made now, we can close the gap in ten years,” explains BII’s CEO

  • Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

    Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.

  • International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

    Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

Connect club

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Sign up here

Career

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Contact us

Jobs