SAS Adds Direct Flights to Seattle, Expanding U.S. Route Network

SAS Adds Direct Flights to Seattle, Expanding U.S. Route Network

(IN SHORT) SAS is launching five weekly direct flights from Copenhagen to Seattle starting May 21, 2025, expanding its North American network to 11 U.S. gateways. The new route will strengthen ties between Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest, offering greater travel options and seamless connections to 39 European cities. SAS CEO Anko van der Werff highlighted Seattle as a highly requested destination and emphasized the strategic importance of the city’s growing cargo operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) Stockholm, Sweden, 2024-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the addition of a new route to Seattle, offering five weekly direct flights from Copenhagen starting May 21, 2025, as part of its summer schedule. This marks a significant moment for the airline, resuming service to Seattle 57 years after its inaugural flight.

The new route strengthens SAS’s presence in North America, bringing the total number of nonstop U.S. gateways to 11. The flights will enhance connectivity between Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest, a region with strong historical and economic ties to Scandinavia.

SAS President & CEO Anko van der Werff highlighted Seattle’s importance as a requested destination and its growing cargo operations, making it a strategic addition to the airline’s network. The new service will also offer seamless connections to 39 European cities via Copenhagen, including Berlin, Helsinki, Milan, and Zurich.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is expected to see continued growth, with the addition of the SAS route further expanding its international connectivity.

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