SkyTeam has announced the winners of The Aviation Challenge 2025, recognising airlines that have delivered measurable sustainability improvements through collaboration, innovation and real-world operational change across global aviation.

For UK-based business travel programmes, the initiative highlights how airlines are reducing emissions, advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption and supporting more responsible business travel without compromising network performance or traveller experience.

SAS has been named European Airline of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Grand Travel Awards, a recognition that highlights the airline’s improved reliability, enhanced premium offering and renewed focus on customer experience.

The award underscores SAS’ progress in punctuality, Business Class services, lounge access and route expansion.

SAS has unveiled a new brand campaign, “We’re proud to serve the toughest crowd,” reaffirming its commitment to Scandinavian values and premium service.

For UK-based business travellers, the move highlights SAS’s focus on meeting the high expectations of frequent flyers, promising enhanced reliability and comfort on routes across Northern Europe and beyond.

SAS has been named the world’s most punctual airline for May 2025, topping both the Global Airlines and European Major Airlines categories in Cirium’s monthly performance report.

Scandinavian Airlines is introducing Flavors by SAS, a new food and beverage concept launching on 1 October 2025, which will offer a broader, globally inspired culinary experience to passengers starting with the new European Business Class before expanding to lounges and intercontinental routes.