SAS and Delta Unite: New Codeshare Agreement Expands Transatlantic Travel Options
(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines, effective September 25, 2024, enhancing connectivity between North America and Scandinavia. This partnership follows SAS’s recent membership in the SkyTeam alliance and will allow SAS customers access to over 150 North American destinations through Delta’s hubs, while Delta passengers can reach 50 Northern European destinations via SAS’s hubs. Both airlines aim to improve travel options and customer benefits, including reciprocal frequent flyer programs.
(PRESS RELEASE) Stockholm, Sweden, 2024-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has officially entered into a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines, effective September 25, 2024, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. This agreement follows SAS’s recent inclusion in the SkyTeam alliance on September 1, and aims to bolster travel options between North America and Scandinavia.
The new codeshare will provide customers of both airlines with improved access and convenience, allowing SAS travelers to connect to over 150 destinations across North America via Delta’s major hubs, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. In turn, Delta passengers will benefit from access to 50 destinations in Northern Europe, expanding their reach beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.
Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS, expressed enthusiasm for the enhanced partnership, stating, “We are excited to broaden our collaboration with Delta through this codeshare agreement, which will significantly enhance travel options between Scandinavia and North America. Our new direct route from Copenhagen to Seattle further strengthens our connectivity to the Pacific Northwest, providing our passengers with more choices. As a proud member of the SkyTeam Alliance, we look forward to offering seamless connectivity and benefits across our extensive global network.”
Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Alliances, emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership, noting, “This collaboration with SAS aligns with Delta’s mission to connect people worldwide. It will enhance our presence in Northern Europe and offer customers improved access to destinations throughout Scandinavia, ultimately delivering a superior flying experience.”
Through this new agreement, SAS and Delta aim to create a more integrated travel experience for customers, enhancing options for frequent flyers and expanding the overall network of both airlines.
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Source: SAS
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