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.