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    Scandinavian Airlines System is to be split into three national companies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. What year was in created in its current form?

    Question #46801. Asked by vanks.

    mibmob

    1951

    The airline was founded on 1 August 1946 when the flag carriers of Denmark, Sweden and Norway formed a partnership to handle intercontinental traffic to Scandinavia. Operations started on 17 September 1946. The companies then started coordination of European operations in 1948 and finally merged to form the current SAS Consortium in 1951.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandinavian_Airlines_System


    [Edited to add supporting reference - McG]

    Apr 25 04, 9:48 AM

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