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Air France-KLM and SAS sign codeshare and interline agreements

July 11, 2024 16:30


· Starting September 1, 2024, Air France and KLM customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm;
· SAS customers will gain access to 33 European destinations beyond Air France and KLM’s hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport;
· The interline agreement covers the European network of Air France, KLM and SAS;
· Air France, KLM and SAS customers will be able to earn and spend Miles/Points through the Flying Blue and EuroBonus loyalty programmes.

Air France-KLM and SAS today announced that they have signed codeshare and interline agreements applicable to Air France, KLM and SAS. These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program benefits. They will enter into force on September 1, 2024, when SAS officially joins the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member.

The codeshare agreement will cover a wide range of European destinations. Air France and KLM customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. SAS customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Europe beyond Air France and KLM’s hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Additionally, intercontinental destinations will be added to the agreement in the near future.

The interline agreement will cover the European network of Air France, KLM and SAS, providing customers with extended travel options.

Members of Flying Blue and EuroBonus, the respective loyalty programmes of Air France-KLM and SAS, will be able to earn and spend Miles/Points on all flights operating as of September 1, 2024. Eligible EuroBonus members will also be able to enjoy SkyTeam services and benefits including SkyPriority and lounge access.

“These agreements mark an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM and SAS,” said Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM. “By connecting our networks and hubs, our customers will benefit from a broad range of European destinations and high-quality services. We look forward to further developing this relationship and to strengthening our position in the Scandinavian region.”

“We are proud to launch codeshare flights with our future SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM today, enhancing our connectivity and offering greater benefits to our loyal customers. The collaboration with Air France-KLM holds great opportunities. It will not only attract new passengers to SAS, but also elevate the SAS’ global visibility and connectivity. We are looking forward to a successful, long-standing collaboration together”, said Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.

Air France and KLM operate up to 200 weekly flights between their hubs – at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport – and SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.

SAS currently operates up to 44 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, and 65 to Amsterdam Schiphol airport.

Reservations are now open on airfrance.com, klm.com, flysas.com, and via all distribution channels for flights departing as of September 1, 2024.

About Air France-KLM

A global player with a strong European base, the Air France-KLM Group’s main areas of business are passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance.

Air France-KLM is a leading airline Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. It offers its customers access to a worldwide network, covering over 320 destinations thanks to Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia, mainly from its bases at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Amsterdam-Schiphol.

Flying Blue is the loyalty programme of the Air France-KLM Group with more than 24 Million members.

Together with its partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM operates the largest transatlantic joint venture, with more than 340 daily flights. Air France-KLM is also a member of the SkyTeam, the alliance dedicated to providing passengers with a more seamless travel experience at every step of their journey 19 member airlines working together across an extensive global network.

Recognized for 20 years as an industry leader in sustainable development, the Air France-KLM Group is determined to accelerate the transition to more sustainable aviation.

Air France-KLM press office: + 33 (0)1 41 56 56 00 – www.airfranceklm.com - @AirFranceKLM

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 55 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.

For more information, visit our website at www.flysas.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates and promotions.

SAS Press Office: +46 8 797 2944

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