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SAS targets broader long-haul network with up to 40 Airbus widebodies

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SAS commercial chief Paul Verhagen says the carrier expects new widebodies to create a step change in its global long-haul network, adding both reach and depth. The plan follows an earlier deal for up to 40 Airbus aircraft to bolster the Scandinavian airline’s widebody fleet.

Discovered 2026-10-16T09:05:15.373247-07:00 | 2026-10-16T09:05:15.373247-07:00

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  • SAS’s plan to add up to 40 Airbus widebodies signals a significant shift in fleet capacity and long-haul network ambitions; the article does not specify aircraft types, delivery timing or the firm order count.
  • A broader global network could reshape SAS’s competitive positioning, but the scale and pace of the change will depend on how the fleet deal translates into deliveries and deployed capacity.

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