In response to the rising demand for winter adventures in the Northern region, SAS has announced the expansion of its services with five new direct routes to destinations that offer thrilling winter experiences. Travelers will now have the opportunity to explore Tromsø, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, and Scandinavian Mountain Airport Sälen-Trysil with direct flights from London Heathrow and Copenhagen.
These new routes cater to the growing popularity of winter sports and activities, providing access to world-class ski resorts, dog sledding adventures, and the chance to witness the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. SAS already serves the Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SCR) from Copenhagen and Aalborg during the winter season, but will now add two more routes from Aarhus and London Heathrow.
In addition, three new seasonal routes will be introduced: Copenhagen to Finnish Rovaniemi, Copenhagen to Swedish Kiruna, and London to Norwegian Tromsø. These routes will enhance connectivity to Northern Scandinavia and make it easier for travelers to reach these sought-after winter destinations.
The expansion doesn’t stop there. SAS is also increasing frequencies on existing routes from Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm to Tromsø, Longyearbyen/Svalbard, Luleå, and Åre-Östersund, further improving accessibility to Northern Scandinavia.
SAS Chief Revenue Officer Erik Westman expressed the airline’s commitment to meeting the demand for winter travel to Northern Scandinavia. He said, “We see a significant rise in Europeans traveling to Northern Scandinavia during the winter season and we are very pleased to be able to increase our departures to this part of the world. Our winter program also includes improved connectivity between US and Asia and our Scandinavian as well as European destinations.”
Recognizing that not everyone seeks wintery adventures, SAS is also adding more flights to sunny destinations such as Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Agadir for those looking to escape the cold. Bangkok will have at least four weekly flights from Copenhagen throughout the season, increasing to five weekly from late December and daily from late January to early March, catering to the demand for warmer climates.
SAS is also expanding its US program, featuring daily flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles and Boston, and double daily flights to New York (JFK and Newark). The schedules have been optimized to improve connectivity at JFK.
The airline’s winter program also includes a focus on popular European ski destinations like Zurich, Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Milan, and Munich, especially during the winter holidays. This expansion demonstrates SAS’s commitment to providing a comprehensive range of winter travel options, catering to both those seeking adventure and those seeking relaxation.
