DHL Supply Chain has been appointed as SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ ground handling partner at Manchester Airport under a new three-year partnership, supporting up to five flights a day.
Under the agreement, DHL will provide ground handling services including baggage operations, customer service, aircraft loading, dispatch and pushback for SAS’s operations between the UK, Scandinavia and beyond.
David Johnson, interim MD of healthcare and specialist logistics at DHL Supply Chain UKI, said, “We’re delighted to be partnering with SAS at Manchester Airport. Mobilizing a new operation in just 30 days required a huge team effort and demonstrates the agility and expertise of our aviation teams. Ground handling plays a critical role in airline performance, and we’re focused on delivering the high-quality, safe, reliable and efficient service SAS and its customers expect every day.”
Hans Henrik Spangenberg, MD of SAS Ground Handling International, said, “Delivering a reliable travel experience for our customers depends on strong performance across every part of our operation. Manchester is an important gateway for SAS, connecting customers across the UK with Scandinavia and our wider international network. We are pleased to be working with DHL as our ground handling partner at Manchester Airport. Their operational expertise and ability to mobilize within a short timeframe have supported a smooth transition, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.”
SAS operates hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, and serves more than 25 million passengers and 55,000 tons of cargo annually across 135 destinations in Europe, the US and Asia.
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