#1
Jun 17, 2020Blue1 is changing it's concept once again. Blue1 continues to operate flights but from the beginning of November it only wet-leases capacity for SAS. All KF-flight numbers will disappear and those flights will be marketed by SK. Based on wording of the press release I think domestic routes will be discontinued... Would be interesting to know how much SAS has lost with Blue1 adventures...
http://www.blue1.com/fi/fi/Blue1/Uut...-markkinoilla/
http://www.blue1.com/fi/fi/Blue1/Uut...-markkinoilla/
#3
oliver2002 , Oct 17, 2012 6:46 am
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
SAS Group has also published the news:
http://se.yhp.waymaker.net/sasgroup/....asp?id=260650
http://se.yhp.waymaker.net/sasgroup/....asp?id=260650
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SAS strengthens its position in Finland
From November 1, SAS will be taking over responsibility for commercial operations inFinland. This is taking place in line with SAS's 4Excellence strategy and strengthens SAS's position on the Finnish market. Finnish subsidiary Blue1 is being converted to a production company, with the primary task of delivering operational flight services to meet SAS's route network needs.
�"Finland is our fourth Nordic home market and we have been restructuring our route network in Finland since the beginning of the year. We now fly nonstop between several regions inFinlandandScandinavia, as a complement to the worldwide route network of SAS and the Star Alliance. We are now using the SAS brand to demonstrate our strong offering and our unique customer benefits on the Finnish market as well," says Joakim Landholm, Executive Vice President Commercial at SAS.
"As a production company, Blue1 will be focusing on its operational strengths and continuing to operate its current routes for SAS. Our punctuality is the best in Europe and our focus on high-class service is greater than ever," says Janne Hattula, Managing Director & COO of Blue1 since July 2012.
SAS is Scandinavia's leading airline and was named Europe's most punctual airline for the third year in a row in 2011. The SAS Group carried 27.2 million passengers to 128 different destinations in 2011.
Wow. With one stroke, KF is off the map.SAS strengthens its position in Finland
From November 1, SAS will be taking over responsibility for commercial operations inFinland. This is taking place in line with SAS's 4Excellence strategy and strengthens SAS's position on the Finnish market. Finnish subsidiary Blue1 is being converted to a production company, with the primary task of delivering operational flight services to meet SAS's route network needs.
�"Finland is our fourth Nordic home market and we have been restructuring our route network in Finland since the beginning of the year. We now fly nonstop between several regions inFinlandandScandinavia, as a complement to the worldwide route network of SAS and the Star Alliance. We are now using the SAS brand to demonstrate our strong offering and our unique customer benefits on the Finnish market as well," says Joakim Landholm, Executive Vice President Commercial at SAS.
"As a production company, Blue1 will be focusing on its operational strengths and continuing to operate its current routes for SAS. Our punctuality is the best in Europe and our focus on high-class service is greater than ever," says Janne Hattula, Managing Director & COO of Blue1 since July 2012.
SAS is Scandinavia's leading airline and was named Europe's most punctual airline for the third year in a row in 2011. The SAS Group carried 27.2 million passengers to 128 different destinations in 2011.
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Looks like a panic decision. At the beginning of the year all flights to/from Finland were transferred to KF and SK brand disappeared...Originally Posted by oliver2002
Wow. With one stroke, KF is off the map.
#5
Helsinki Flyer , Oct 17, 2012 7:00 am
The same bu Blue1:
Starting 1 November, 2012, the commercial responsibility of SAS Group in Finland will move from Blue1 to SAS. In practice, this means that Blue1 will become a production company whose main role will be to produce operational flight services to SAS's route network. In this new role as a production company Blue1 will continue to operate current routes on behalf of SAS.
As part of the commercial integration process, Blue1 flight numbers will change into SAS flight numbers. As an example, flight “KF 123” will become “SK 456”. The change does not require any action by customers. Corporate deals will not be affected. Passengers will be able to check in normally with the original booking reference and the new SK flight number will be printed on the boarding card.
As from November, the marketing and sales of flights will also be transferred to the SAS brand, hereby further strengthening the Finnish market within SAS Group's total route network. In co-operation with Blue1 SAS will continue to fly nonstop from several regions in Finland to Scandinavia with excellent connections to the entire SAS and Star Alliance worldwide route network.
SAS is Scandinavia’s leading airline and was named Europe's most punctual airline for the third year in a row in 2011. Also Blue1's punctuality is among the best in Europe. For instance, in September 2012, Blue1 was the second most punctual airline in Europe!
Starting 1 November, 2012, the commercial responsibility of SAS Group in Finland will move from Blue1 to SAS. In practice, this means that Blue1 will become a production company whose main role will be to produce operational flight services to SAS's route network. In this new role as a production company Blue1 will continue to operate current routes on behalf of SAS.
As part of the commercial integration process, Blue1 flight numbers will change into SAS flight numbers. As an example, flight “KF 123” will become “SK 456”. The change does not require any action by customers. Corporate deals will not be affected. Passengers will be able to check in normally with the original booking reference and the new SK flight number will be printed on the boarding card.
As from November, the marketing and sales of flights will also be transferred to the SAS brand, hereby further strengthening the Finnish market within SAS Group's total route network. In co-operation with Blue1 SAS will continue to fly nonstop from several regions in Finland to Scandinavia with excellent connections to the entire SAS and Star Alliance worldwide route network.
SAS is Scandinavia’s leading airline and was named Europe's most punctual airline for the third year in a row in 2011. Also Blue1's punctuality is among the best in Europe. For instance, in September 2012, Blue1 was the second most punctual airline in Europe!
#8
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http://www.blue1.com/fi/fi/Blue1/Uut...-markkinoilla/
Does this mean that the current KF-routes after November 1st will operate with the standard SK three class-configuration?Originally Posted by miikkak
Blue1 is changing it's concept once again. Blue1 continues to operate flights but from the beginning of November it only wet-leases capacity for SAS. All KF-flight numbers will disappear and those flights will be marketed by SK. Based on wording of the press release I think domestic routes will be discontinued... Would be interesting to know how much SAS has lost with Blue1 adventures... http://www.blue1.com/fi/fi/Blue1/Uut...-markkinoilla/
#9
WilcoRoger , Oct 17, 2012 3:10 pm
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AFAIK KF was/used to be THE profitable part of the SAS concern.Originally Posted by miikkak
Would be interesting to know how much SAS has lost with Blue1 adventures...
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They have made small profit a couple of times but cumulative losses must be horrible... Last year -482MSEK!Originally Posted by WilcoRoger
AFAIK KF was/used to be THE profitable part of the SAS concern.
http://www.sasgroup.net/SASGROUP_IR/...5R2011_eng.pdf
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WilcoRoger , Oct 17, 2012 11:36 pm
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http://www.sasgroup.net/SASGROUP_IR/...5R2011_eng.pdf
Ouch! I must have remembered thos good years.Originally Posted by miikkak
They have made small profit a couple of times but cumulative losses must be horrible... Last year -482MSEK!http://www.sasgroup.net/SASGROUP_IR/...5R2011_eng.pdf
#13
Any ideas why this was done from a strategic standpoint?
The reason I ask is it looks like Estonian Air (OV) may be in need of another cash injection, and the Estonian government has hinted they won't be providing it. I wonder if one option is for SK to step in and take over OV in a fashion similar to KF.
The reason I ask is it looks like Estonian Air (OV) may be in need of another cash injection, and the Estonian government has hinted they won't be providing it. I wonder if one option is for SK to step in and take over OV in a fashion similar to KF.
#14
This is likely due to a reorganization to survive the next year when the balance sheet will have to be adjusted 12 billion SEK due to the new rules on how to book the employees pensions.
#15
oliver2002 , Oct 19, 2012 12:55 am
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Very weird move, especially after they revamped the fleet, got in a new branding and service concept. You would think if it was planned ahead all this promotion wouldn't have taken place. AYs new concept for Finncomm and their regional E190 fleet going to BE ops must have indicated SK that its OK to emasculate the KF ops. I doubt the finnish public will like that.