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SAS

British

abbreviation

Special Air Service

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US airline UnIted Airlines and Scandinavia's SAS are among those to have cut flights and increased ticket prices.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Among European airlines, Air France-KLM has said it plans to increase long-haul fares to counter higher fuel costs, while Scandinavian carrier SAS has raised prices and said it will cut 1,000 flights in April.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"Given the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the sharp and sudden increase in global fuel prices, we are taking measures to strengthen our resilience," SAS said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Anta will soon become the group’s biggest shareholder after buying a 29% stake for €1.5 billion in January from French investment firm Artemis SAS, which is owned by the Pinault family.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The Killing House was a fake—a mock-up of an embassy used to train the SAS in the art of hostage release.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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