The company said that a deal for Spanair had already been signed while one for Air Baltic was signed and closed.

CNN: Airline SAS cuts 3,000 jobs, announces restructuring plans

Seven of these accidents resulted in zero fatalities while the biggest crash of the year killed 154 people (Spanair Flight JK5022 on a Boeing MD-82).

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In addition to the job cuts, the statement said, 5, 600 employees will leave the SAS group through divestment or outsourcing --- with 3, 000 of these through its loss-making Spanish subsidiary Spanair.

CNN: Airline SAS cuts 3,000 jobs, announces restructuring plans