Boeing, SAS agree to exercise options for two Next-Generation 737s

SEATTLE – Boeing announced that SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised options for two Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The airplanes will strengthen the SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ 737 fleet to support growth on domestic and intra-Europe routes.

"SAS has ambitious targets to strengthen its position on the Northern European market. With these additional airplanes we can increase frequencies and add routes to our network, thereby serving our customers even better," said Mats Jansson, president and CEO of SAS Group. "We have a long history of being environmentally conscious, so we're delighted with the significant emission-reducing improvements of the 737 family." The SAS Group has a fleet of 88 Boeing 737s.