Scandinavian airline SAS AB has filed for chapter safety within the U.S., saying a transfer by about 1,000 of its pilots to go on strike would worsen its already fraught funds—changing into one of many first casualties throughout a chaotic restoration in air journey.
The corporate stated Tuesday that it could proceed to function throughout the voluntary restructuring course of, however that the employees walkout would lead it to cancel round 50% of its flights day by day. SAS stated it expects the Chapter 11 courtroom course of to final between 9 and 12 months.