SAS Airlines Leaves Star Alliance Officially Joins SkyTeam Now

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STOCKHOLM- present (April 29, 2024) marks an breathtaking milestone as SkyTeam and Scandinavian Airlines (SK), shortly known as SAS, have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), branding a crucial step toward SAS’ formal inclusion in the global airline alliance.

SkyTeam and SAS are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for all customers.

Photo: SAS Airlines

SAS Joins SkyTeam Alliance

As of September 1, 2024, SAS will officially join SkyTeam, enhancing the alliance’s scope with premier access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will street SkyTeam’s global network, offering fresh destinations, improved connectivity, and an elevated, seamless travel experience for all passengers.

Upon SAS’s integration into SkyTeam, EuroBonus members will enjoy benefits across the SkyTeam airlines bridge.

Photo: SAS Airlines

Photo: SAS Airlines

EuroBonus Silver members will be awarded SkyTeam Elite status, while Gold and Diamond members will attain Elite Plus status.

This will supply them access to a network of over 750 airport lounges and SkyPriority services at 8 airport touchpoints, including precedence check-in, boarding, and baggage handling.

SAS customers will benefit from efficient connectivity through SkyTeam’s network of over 1,060 destinations, encompassing their preferred destinations and previously underserved cities, partially across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

SkyTeam and SAS are committed to delivering a valued client experience through top-notch products, innovation, and dedicated service.

Photo: SAS Airlines

Executive Remarks

Andrés Conesa, SkyTeam’s Chairman, said: “SAS alliances with SkyTeam’s imagination of transportation a more integrated and responsive travel experience. Together with our members, we are diligently working behind the scenes to guarantee a seamless transition for customers as SAS become a part of our alliance.”

Patrick Roux, CEO of SkyTeam, remarked: “We are thrilled to officially pave the way for SAS to join the SkyTeam alliance. With its renewed global reputation for reliability, quality, and service, SAS is an excellent addition to SkyTeam. As we proceed to enhance our client offerings, we easy anticipate being a part of SAS’s future journey.”

Anko van der Werff, president and CEO of SAS, commented: “We are incredibly excited to have read this crucial milestone in SAS’s transition to the alliance. EuroBonus members will gain access to fresh destinations and benefits as part of the SkyTeam alliance family, branding the beginning of an breathtaking journey for customers, partners, and employers alike. SAS customers will benefit from SkyTeam’s robust global presence in many of the world’s major aviation hubs and its focus on strategical partnerships and innovative sustainability initiatives.”

SkyTeam members serving SAS’ hubs include Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Delta Air Lines (DL), and mediate East Airlines (ME).

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