Scandinavian Airlines Launches New Non-Stop Service Between SFO and Copenhagen

SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is inviting media to view the arrival of Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) new non-stop service from Copenhagen. The first flight will arrive on Monday, April 8, 2013. Scheduled arrival time is 2:45 p.m. The actual arrival time may be earlier or later depending on weather and operating conditions. The celebration will include a water cannon salute by the San Francisco Fire Department–Airport Bureau.

VISUAL:

Water cannon salute (from Reflection Room)
Aircraft pulling up to gate (from Reflection Room)
Welcome speeches (in the SFO Museum)

WHAT:

Inauguration of Scandinavian Airlines’ non-stop service between Copenhagen and SFO

WHERE:

San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal, Departure Level;
Berman Reflection Room (dedicated Media viewing area) adjacent to BART station;
and SFO Museum, adjacent to the A-side international security screening

WHEN:

Monday, April 8, 2013

Media are welcome to arrive to the Berman Reflection Room from 1:30 p.m.
Media are welcome to arrive to the SFO Museum from 2:30 p.m.

Scheduled aircraft arrival time is 2:45 p.m. however, the flight may arrive as early as 2 p.m. Please call on Monday morning for a more accurate arrival time.

Speeches are scheduled at 3:30 p.m.

WHO:

John L. Martin, Airport Director
Rickard Gustafson, CEO of SAS Group

PARKING:

Please park in any of the garages and bring your ticket for validation. If you require curb side parking, please call in advance. Space is limited and offered on a first come basis.

CONTACT:

Doug Yakel, Acting Airport Spokesperson 650.821.4000

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CONTACT: Doug Yakel
Acting Airport Spokesperson
Communications & Marketing
San Francisco International Airport
650-821-4000
Doug.Yakel@flysfo.com
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