KLM, Air France and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed codeshare and interline agreements that will begin from September 1 when SAS officially joins the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member.
KLM and Air France 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 KLM and Air France's hubs at Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports.
More intercontinental destinations will be added to the agreement in the near future.
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. Eligible EuroBonus members will also be able to enjoy SkyTeam services and benefits, including SkyPriority and lounge access.
“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,” said Angus Clarke, CCO of Air France-KLM.
KLM and Air France operate up to 200 weekly flights between their hubs (Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris CDG) – and SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
SAS currently operates up to 65 weekly flights to Schiphol and 44 to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
