This is just another example of how the national tabloids are still in vacation mode and don`t really have anything to write about. But the accusations are such that SAS needed to put forth a statement to the contrary. Don`t think this is a problem personally, as I`ve never heard of it before. "Problem" meaning that I don`t think it`s a widespread issue.
Icenor and aloha, I heard the same - that it has to do with senior Captains flying past their retirement age within the company.