SAS flight cancellations cause chaos for travelers

Technical problems and crew illnesses lead to numerous flight interruptions

SAS today canceled ten flights due to a combination of technical problems and employee illnesses, affecting hundreds of passengers. Among those affected were Anders Kringstad and his family, who faced significant disruption at Værnes Airport in Trondheim when their flight to Alicante was canceled. This led to an unexpected and expensive rebooking with Norwegian, cutting their Spanish vacation short.

Flights to destinations including Athens, Zurich, Tromsø, Bergen and Ålesund have also been affected, with previous cancellations including Alicante, Larnaca, Bodø, Chania and Reykjavik. SAS is attempting to rebook passengers through other airlines and provide hotel accommodation if necessary, but many passengers are still waiting for help.

Additionally, an SAS aircraft en route from Gardermoen to Longyearbyen had to return to Oslo after a bird strike, requiring an inspection and further delaying passengers. SAS is working diligently to find solutions, advising passengers to stay informed via SMS and the SAS app.

Source: VG