SAS AND AIR EUROPA EXPAND GLOBAL REACH THROUGH NEW CODESHARE AGREEMENT

SAS and Air Europa have joined forces to enhance connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula. This new codeshare partnership expands both airlines’ reach, providing SAS’ customers with access to 12 key destinations in Spain and Portugal, while Air Europa passengers benefit from SAS' extensive Scandinavian network.

SAS’ passengers will gain greater connectivity as the airline starts placing its code on Air Europa’s flights connecting Madrid-Barajas with the popular Spanish destinations, Alicante, Barcelona, Vigo, Málaga, A Coruña, Bilbao, Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Tenerife Norte, as well as Lisbon and Oporto in Portugal.

Air Europa travelers will benefit from increased travel options to Scandinavia, including SAS' new direct flights between Madrid and its main hub in Copenhagen, set to launch on April 11, 2025. In addition, they will have access to several other key destinations across Scandinavia, including Aarhus, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Trondheim, Stavanger, and Bergen.

“We are pleased to announce our new codeshare partnership with Air Europa, granting our customers more travel options to the Iberian Peninsula. With SAS’ daily flights from Copenhagen to Madrid, we are improving connectivity between Scandinavia and key destinations across Spain and beyond. This collaboration enables both SAS and Air Europa to offer seamless connections and an exceptional travel experience, all backed by the strength of SkyTeam,” says Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.

Starting this summer, SAS’ customers will also have access to routes in other parts of Air Europa’s network, including North Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, with destinations such as Marrakech, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Salvador de Bahia.

“This agreement with SAS will expand customer choice by adding 20 new routes to our joint offering. Thanks to codesharing, customers will simplify their flight planning and enjoy an equal level of service quality as a result of our membership in the SkyTeam alliance. We are confident that it will be a success for both airlines,” says Imanol Pérez, Commercial Director at Air Europa.

The agreement was officially formalized at Fitur, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, on January 23, 2025. The partnership highlights the strength of SkyTeam, to which both airlines belong, enabling them to expand their global reach and offer customers enhanced connectivity while maintaining the highest standards of service and quality.

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SAS Press Office, phn +46 8 797 2944

About SAS 
SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates from its principal hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). Our mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 60 000 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. With a passionate workforce of over 10,000 colleagues, we collaborate with partners and customers to drive transformative changes in aviation. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, embodying the visionary spirit of our founders: “To move from the old to what is about to come, is the only tradition worth keeping”. Innovation and societal progress are at the heart of everything we do. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024 and together with our partner airlines we offer a wide network worldwide.  

About Air Europa
Flying since 1986, Air Europa is a Spanish airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance. The company's fleet of 52 aircraft is one of the most modern and sustainable in the industry, consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 737 aircraft that guarantee maximum efficiency and comfort for its passengers. Air Europa flies to more than 55 destinations globally and has a strategic position in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport hub, connecting Europe and America. The company stands out for its firm commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation, as well as for its commitment to innovation through implementing the most advanced technologies for the digitalisation and optimisation of its processes. In addition, Air Europa offers a high level of excellence and is regularly ranked among the most punctual airlines in Europe.