DHL Supply Chain has been appointed as SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ ground handling partner at Manchester Airport as part of a new three-year partnership.
The new partnership should support 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.
DHL Supply Chain UKI interim MD, healthcare & specialist logistics, David Johnson, 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.”
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