The past year marked a giant leap for Scandinavian Airlines. After being acquired by Air France-KLM, SAS left Star Alliance and officially joined SkyTeam. This has created a completely new arena for frequent travelers, but the changes are far from over. Major updates are coming in 2025 and beyond, including a new European Business Class and the potential end of EuroBonus as we know it.

How do you navigate all this? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This post is the Ultimate Guide to SAS EuroBonus, updated to help you maximize value today and prepare for the seismic shifts of tomorrow.

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Key Takeaways

  • SAS is Now in SkyTeam: As of September 1, 2024, your EuroBonus points are used for award travel on SkyTeam airlines, not Star Alliance.
  • New Award Chart: A new zone-based chart applies to SkyTeam redemptions, featuring some price increases but also adding a Premium Economy option.
  • Amex 2-for-1 Vouchers Work: Vouchers from SAS Amex cards in Norway and Sweden are valid for SkyTeam award bookings.
  • Enhanced Status Benefits: EuroBonus Silver, Gold, and Diamond members now receive corresponding SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus status, unlocking new global benefits.
  • New Search Portal: Booking SkyTeam awards requires logging into a new portal on the SAS website.

In This Guide

Using EuroBonus Points on SkyTeam: The New Award Chart

In July 2024, SAS revealed the new award charts with point prices when redeeming EuroBonus points on SkyTeam partners. The award chart remains zone-based, and compared to the old Star Alliance chart, there are some price increases and new fees, but also the exciting addition of Premium Economy.

Deep Dive: The New Chart

Earning EuroBonus Points

Wondering how many EuroBonus points you’ll rack up when flying on new SkyTeam partner airlines? We’ve broken it all down in a dedicated post.

Read the Full Guide

EuroBonus Award Search Portal

Search Faster

Pro Tip: You can use AwardFares to see SkyTeam award seat availability for EuroBonus without logging in. This allows you to quickly check dates and routes before heading to the SAS site to book.

The process for booking award flights with EuroBonus points has changed slightly. Here’s what you need to know:

  • SAS Bookings: The booking experience for flights on SAS remains largely the same. SAS rolled out a new website for award searches, which may offer an improved interface.
    EuroBonus Search Portal for Award Flights on SAS (2025).
  • SkyTeam Bookings: The new portal for booking partner awards is now behind a log-in wall. You must be logged into your EuroBonus account to search and book.
    EuroBonus Search Portal for SkyTeam Flights (2024).
  • Star Alliance Bookings: These are no longer possible through the EuroBonus portal.

Amex 2-for-1 Vouchers / Companion Tickets

Good news for members in Norway and Sweden who hold a SAS Amex Elite or Premium card: the valuable Amex 2-for-1 vouchers (companion tickets) are valid when booking award flights on SkyTeam airlines.

Important Limitation

Currently, you can only use one Amex 2-for-1 voucher per booking (online or via phone), and such bookings are temporarily limited to a maximum of two travelers.

SAS Amex Elite 2 for 1 vouchers are now valid on SkyTeam airlines.

Award Release Dates

While the general timeframe of 330-359 days in advance applies for award releases, the exact dates for EuroBonus members now depend on the integration between SAS and each individual SkyTeam airline. It’s important to note that the release date is the earliest an award might appear, not a guarantee.

We monitor these dates closely and keep our master guide updated with the latest information.

Check Release Dates

New EuroBonus Status and Benefits

From the moment SAS joined SkyTeam, your EuroBonus status was mapped to a corresponding SkyTeam Elite tier, unlocking a new world of benefits.

EuroBonus Silver → SkyTeam Elite
  • Priority check-in
  • Priority boarding
  • Extra baggage allowance
  • Preferred seating
  • Priority on reservation and standby lists
EuroBonus Gold & Diamond → SkyTeam Elite Plus

Includes full access to SkyPriority for a seamless airport experience, plus all Elite benefits and:

  • Lounge Access: Access to over 750 lounges globally for you and a guest when on an international SkyTeam itinerary.
  • Priority Services: Priority at security, immigration (where available), ticket offices, and transfer desks.
  • Priority Baggage Handling: Your bags are among the first to arrive at the carousel.
  • Extra Baggage Allowance: One additional piece or 20kg, depending on the baggage concept.
  • Guaranteed Reservation: Guaranteed full-price Economy seat on sold-out long-haul flights (if booked 24h+ in advance).

How To Find EuroBonus Award Flights (Step-by-Step)

Here’s how to use AwardFares to quickly find award seats on SAS and its new SkyTeam partners.

On SAS (Booking Flights Operated by SAS)

1. Go to AwardFares

Creating a free account gives you access to more features.

2. Select SAS EuroBonus

In the Loyalty Program filter, choose SAS EuroBonus.

3. Filter for SAS

Under the Airlines filter, select SAS only to see only flights operated by SAS.

Select SAS as under Airlines to show bonus trips on SAS only.

4. Add a Route

Enter your origin and destination. Use metropolitan area codes like CPH or NYC to search all airports in a city at once.

5. Explore Dates with the Timeline View

Use the Timeline View to see a full calendar of availability. The color-coded bars show you at a glance which days have Economy, Premium, or Business class seats.

Timeline View of EuroBonus award flights in AwardFares.

6. Sort by Price or Stops

Click the Eco, Prem, or Biz column headers in the results list to sort flights by the lowest point cost.

Sorting EuroBonus Award Flights by Price in AwardFares

7. Book on the SAS Portal

Once you find your desired flight, click Book on AwardFares to be redirected to the SAS website to complete your reservation.

On SkyTeam (Booking Partner Flights)

1. Select SkyTeam Airlines

In the Airlines filter, choose SkyTeam only. This will show results from partners like Delta, Air France, KLM, etc.

Select SkyTeam as under Airlines in AwardFares.

2. Add a Route

Enter your desired origin and destination, for example, Paris (PAR) to New York (NYC).

Flights between Paris and New York with SAS EuroBonus points in AwardFares.

3. Explore and Sort Results

Use the Timeline View and sort by price, just as you would for SAS flights, to find the best value on partner airlines.

EuroBonus Award Flights Results in AwardFares

4. Book on the EuroBonus Partners Portal

After finding your flight, click Book. AwardFares will take you to the correct EuroBonus partner booking portal to finalize your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

Can I still use my EuroBonus points on Star Alliance airlines?

No. Since SAS officially joined SkyTeam on September 1, 2024, EuroBonus points can no longer be redeemed for new bookings on Star Alliance partners. Any existing Star Alliance bookings made before the transition are still valid.

Did the price in points change for award flights?

Yes. SAS released a new award chart specifically for SkyTeam partners. Some routes have increased in price, while others have remained similar. The new chart also introduced Premium Economy as a redemption option, which was not on the old Star Alliance chart.

Do my Amex 2-for-1 vouchers work on all SkyTeam airlines?

Yes, the vouchers are valid for award travel on SkyTeam partner airlines. However, be aware of the temporary restrictions: only one voucher per booking and a maximum of two travelers per booking.

What happens to my EuroBonus Gold status?

Your EuroBonus Gold or Diamond status is now recognized as SkyTeam Elite Plus. This gives you top-tier benefits like priority services and lounge access across the entire SkyTeam network. Silver members are recognized as SkyTeam Elite.

Why can't I find any award seats on the SAS partner website?

Partner award availability can be limited and may not be bookable online if it involves complex itineraries (e.g., mixed cabins). If you see availability on a tool like AwardFares but not on the SAS site, you may need to call the EuroBonus service center to have the booking completed manually.

Get The Most Of Your EuroBonus Points

With AwardFares, finding EuroBonus award flights on SAS and its new SkyTeam partners takes just seconds. Try it for free to see how easy it is! For access to even more powerful features like unlimited daily searches, alerts, seat maps, and flight schedules, explore our Gold and Diamond membership tiers.

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