Flygkompaniets

Flygkompaniets, commonly known as "Flygkompaniet," refers to a Swedish term that translates to "the airline company" or "the aviation company." The term is often used colloquially in Sweden to describe the national airline, which has evolved over time. Historically, the concept of a national airline in Sweden was embodied by companies such as AB Aerotransport (ABA), which operated from the 1920s until its merger with other airlines in the 1960s.

The modern iteration of Sweden’s national airline is SAS Scandinavian Airlines, which was formed in 1946 through the merger of three Scandinavian airlines: ABA (Sweden), Det Danske Luftfartselskab (Denmark), and Det Norske Luftfartselskap (Norway). SAS has since become one of the largest airlines in Europe, offering domestic and international flights across multiple continents. While SAS is not officially referred to as "Flygkompaniet," it is widely recognized as the primary airline associated with the term in Swedish popular culture and media.

Flygkompaniet is also sometimes used more broadly to describe any airline company in Sweden, particularly in discussions about aviation history, regulations, or industry trends. The term may appear in historical contexts, such as during the early days of Swedish aviation when smaller regional airlines operated independently before consolidation. Today, the term is less formally defined but remains a nostalgic or informal reference to Sweden’s aviation heritage.