DHL Supply Chain has been appointed as SAS Scandinavian Airlines' ground handling partner at Manchester Airport as part of a new three-year partnership, supporting up to five flights a day and SAS' operations between the UK, Scandinavia and beyond.
Under the partnership, DHL will provide a range of ground handling services, including baggage operations, customer service, aircraft loading, dispatch, and pushback. The successful mobilisation was completed in just 30 days, reflecting DHL's ability to rapidly deploy aviation operations whilst maintaining service continuity.
DHL supports multiple daily SAS flights at Manchester Airport, providing ground handling services for SAS’ operations between the UK, Scandinavia and beyond.
The partnership further strengthens DHL's position as a trusted aviation services provider at UK airports and highlights its expertise in delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused ground handling solutions for leading international airlines.
David Johnson, Interim MD, Healthcare & Specialist Logistics, DHL Supply Chain UKI, said: "We're delighted to be partnering with SAS at Manchester Airport. Mobilising a new operation in just 30 days required a huge team effort and demonstrates the agility and expertise of our aviation teams. Ground handling plays a critical role in airline performance, and we're focused on delivering high-quality, safe, reliable and efficient service SAS and its customers expect every day."
Hans Henrik Spangenberg, MD SAS Ground Handling International, said: “Delivering a reliable travel experience for our customers depends on strong performance across every part of our operation. Manchester is an important gateway for SAS, connecting customers across the UK with Scandinavia and our wider international network. We are pleased to be working with DHL as our ground handling partner at Manchester Airport. Their operational expertise and ability to mobilise within a short timeframe have supported a smooth transition, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration”.
SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates a global hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). SAS' mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia.
Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 55,000 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA and Asia. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024, and together with its partner airlines offers a wide network worldwide.
