SAS and Star Alliance sign travel agreement with Volvo Group

SAS and Star Alliance have signed a new global travel agreement with Volvo AB, which means that Volvo has selected SAS and Star Alliance as its main supplier of air travel.

For SAS and Star Alliance, the agreement will result in increased revenue and for Volvo, which will have access to favorable prices, reduced travel costs. The air-travel agreement, which is for two years, is the largest that Volvo has signed with an airline alliance.

Twelve of Star Alliance's total of sixteen members are included in the agreement and the travel possibilities for Volvo employees extend to hundreds of destinations in fourteen countries worldwide.

In addition to favorable ticket terms and conditions, Volvo travelers will also have access to a large number of lounges and express check-in.

"SAS and Star Alliance are extremely pleased and proud that Volvo has selected Star Alliance as its principal supplier of air travel," said Ágústa Ólafsdóttir, Global Account Manager SAS.

"The negotiations continued for a year in strong competition with Sky Team before Volvo made its final choice. The agreement is strategically important for all parties and SAS and Star Alliance look forward to long-term, rewarding cooperation with Volvo."

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