(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines is flying Norwegian athletes home from the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, working alongside national sports authorities to coordinate their return to Norway. The initiative reflects SAS’ long-term partnership with Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic organizations, through which the airline provides travel support for athletes year-round while strengthening connections between Scandinavian sporting communities and global events.
(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2026-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines is transporting Norwegian medalists back home following the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, coordinating return flights from Italy to Norway in collaboration with the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports and Olympiatoppen. The airline is facilitating the team’s journey home as part of its longstanding support for Norwegian sport.
SAS has worked closely with the country’s Olympic and Paralympic organizations for many years, providing travel for athletes, coaches, and support personnel across a wide range of international and domestic competitions. The partnership reflects a shared emphasis on preparation, cooperation, and operational reliability.
The return flights mark a celebratory moment as athletes reunite with supporters in Norway after their performances on the international stage. By ensuring smooth and dependable travel arrangements, SAS contributes to the logistical backbone that enables elite athletes to compete globally and return safely.
As a regional carrier serving Scandinavia, SAS plays an ongoing role in connecting sporting communities with the rest of the world, helping teams travel to major events and bringing them home again. The airline views these journeys as an opportunity not only to provide transportation but also to reinforce the sense of connection between athletes, fans, and the broader public.
The homecoming of the Olympic delegation continues a partnership built over many years, underscoring SAS’ commitment to supporting Scandinavian sport at key moments on the international calendar.
Press contact – Norway
Øystein Schmidt
Head of Media Relations Norway
+47 64 81 88 00
press@sas.se
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SOURCE: SAS AB
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