{"id":62755,"date":"2024-04-30T00:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=62755"},"modified":"2024-09-23T22:01:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:31:29","slug":"sas-airlines-joins-skyteam-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/30\/sas-airlines-joins-skyteam-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"SAS Airlines Leaves Star Alliance Officially Joins SkyTeam Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>STOCKHOLM-<\/strong> Today (April 29, 2024) marks an exciting milestone as <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=SkyTeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SkyTeam <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Scandinavian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scandinavian Airlines (SK), shortly known as SAS<\/a>, have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), marking a significant step toward SAS\u2019 formal inclusion in the global airline <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Alliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SkyTeam and SAS are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for all customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-159.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: SAS Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sas-joins-skyteam-alliance\">SAS Joins SkyTeam Alliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of September 1, 2024, SAS will officially join SkyTeam, enhancing the alliance&#8217;s reach with premier access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will strengthen SkyTeam&#8217;s global network, offering new destinations, improved connectivity, and an elevated, seamless travel experience for all passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon SAS&#8217;s integration into SkyTeam, EuroBonus members will enjoy benefits across most SkyTeam airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"62760\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SAS_SKYTEAM_002-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"SkyTeam and SAS, flag carrier of Scandinavia, have signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement concluding that SAS will join SkyTeam on 1 September 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-62760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SAS_SKYTEAM_002-767x1024.jpg 767w, 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including priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAS customers will benefit from effortless connectivity throughout SkyTeam&#8217;s network of over <strong>1,060 destinations, <\/strong>encompassing their preferred destinations and previously underserved cities, particularly across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SkyTeam and SAS are committed to delivering a valued customer experience through top-notch products, innovation, and dedicated service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-160-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-160-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-160-300x169.png 300w, 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Together with our members, we are diligently working behind the scenes to ensure a seamless transition for customers as SAS becomes a part of our alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Roux, CEO of SkyTeam, remarked: \u201cWe are thrilled to officially pave the way for SAS to join the SkyTeam alliance. With its renowned global reputation for reliability, quality, and service, SAS is an excellent addition to SkyTeam. As we continue to enhance our customer offerings, we eagerly anticipate being a part of SAS&#8217;s future journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS, commented: &#8220;We are incredibly excited to have reached this significant milestone in SAS&#8217;s transition to the alliance. EuroBonus members will gain access to new destinations and benefits as part of the SkyTeam alliance family, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for customers, partners, and employees alike. SAS customers will benefit from SkyTeam&#8217;s robust global presence in many of the world&#8217;s major aviation hubs and its focus on strategic partnerships and innovative sustainability initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SkyTeam members serving SAS\u2019 hubs include Air France (AF), KLM (KL), <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Delta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a>, and Middle East Airlines (ME).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group&nbsp;<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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