SAS Airlines Leaves Star Alliance Officially Joins SkyTeam Now

STOCKHOLM- Today (April 29, 2024) marks an exciting milestone as SkyTeam and Scandinavian Airlines (SK), shortly known as SAS, have officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA), marking a significant 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 reach with premier access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will strengthen SkyTeam’s global network, offering new destinations, improved connectivity, and an elevated, seamless travel experience for all passengers.

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

Photo: SAS Airlines

Photo: SAS Airlines

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

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

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

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

Photo: SAS Airlines

Executive Remarks

Andrés Conesa, SkyTeam’s Chairman, said: “SAS aligns with SkyTeam’s vision of delivering a more integrated and responsible travel experience. 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.”

Patrick Roux, CEO of SkyTeam, remarked: “We 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’s future journey.”

Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS, commented: “We are incredibly excited to have reached this significant milestone in SAS’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’s robust global presence in many of the world’s major aviation hubs and its focus on strategic partnerships and innovative sustainability initiatives.”

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

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