Here are the updates for SAS EuroBonus members for August 2025. This month’s news includes a new SAS sale, the ability to transfer points with Scandic Hotels, and several promotions for earning bonus points.

Historical Archive

If you are looking for news about previous months, scroll to the Historical Archive section.

Key Updates in August

• New SAS Sale: Discounts on revenue tickets for fall and winter travel, for bookings made by August 26.
• Scandic Points Transfer: It is now possible to transfer points between SAS EuroBonus and Scandic Friends accounts.
• SAS Mastercard Promotion: Earn double points on SAS flights bookings with a SAS Mastercard until August 26.
• Hotel & Car Rental Offers: Several ongoing summer promotions for earning double points and getting discounts on hotels and car rentals.

In This Article

• 1. SAS Sale for Fall and Winter Travel
• 2. Points Transfer Now Available Between EuroBonus and Scandic Hotels
• 3. Earn Double Points with SAS Mastercard
• 4. Hotels by SAS: Double Points and Discount Promotion
• 5. Car Rental Promotions
• Historical Updates Archive

August 2025 Updates

1. SAS Sale for Fall and Winter Travel

SAS has launched a new sale for travel in the fall and winter. The sale includes destinations such as New York, Seoul, and the new upcoming route to Mumbai.

• Book by: August 26, 2025
• Travel periods:
  • Europe & Africa: September 15, 2025 – May 26, 2026
  • North America: October 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026
  • Asia: November 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026

You can find the sale fares at the SAS low-fare calendar.

2. Points Transfer Now Available Between EuroBonus and Scandic Hotels

EuroBonus members can now transfer points between their SAS EuroBonus and Scandic Friends accounts.

Exchange Rate

The transfer is free of charge. The conversion rates are:

• SAS EuroBonus to Scandic Friends: 1 EuroBonus point = 2 Scandic Friends points
• Scandic Friends to SAS EuroBonus: 2 Scandic Friends points = 1 EuroBonus point

Transferred points keep their original expiration date, up to a maximum of 12 months.

How to Transfer Points

1. Go to SAS website and log in.
2. Navigate to “My EuroBonus” and then to the “SAS X Scandic” page.
3. Follow the instructions to exchange points in either direction.

The transfer is processed immediately. For example, a hotel night that costs 10,500 Scandic Friends points can be redeemed by transferring 5,250 EuroBonus points.

3. Earn Double Points with SAS Mastercard

During the promotion period, you can earn double Extra points when booking flights on sas.se with a SAS EuroBonus Mastercard.

• Offer valid: August 14–26, 2025
• SAS EuroBonus Mastercard World: Earn 40 Extra points per 100 SEK (instead of 20).
• SAS EuroBonus Mastercard Premium: Earn 50 Extra points per 100 SEK (instead of 25).

No registration is needed. The bonus is applied when you pay with your card on the SAS website.

4. Hotels by SAS: Double Points and Discount Promotion

A promotion is available through Hotels by SAS for a limited time.

• Offer: Earn double EuroBonus points on all hotel stays and get a discount of 25% or more on selected hotels.
• Book by: August 28, 2025
• Stay by: April 30, 2026

5. Car Rental Promotions

Several car rental partners are offering bonus points and discounts for bookings made in August. You can find all offers on the SAS car rental page.

• Alamo, Enterprise, and National: Earn double EuroBonus points. Book by August 31, 2025.
• Hertz: Save up to 15%. Book by Aug 31 for travel between Aug 13 - Dec 15, 2025.
• SIXT: Get up to 15% off and earn up to 3,000 Bonus points + 1,500 Level points. Book by August 31, 2025.
• Avis: Earn up to 5,000 EuroBonus points + 2,500 Level points. Book by Aug 31 for rentals between Aug 18 - Dec 15, 2025.

Members can also earn Level points on car rentals with these partners.

6. Earn Bonus Points with Bjurfors Real Estate (Sweden)

For members in Sweden, there is a new opportunity to earn points through the real estate agency Bjurfors. You can earn EuroBonus Bonus points when you value or sell your home with them.

• Value your home: Receive 5,000 Bonus points.
• Sell your home: Receive 25,000 Bonus points.

To participate, you need to fill out a form on the partner page, and Bjurfors will contact you. This offer is valid only in Sweden.

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Historical Updates Archive

Here you can find a log of significant updates from previous months.

July 2025

Key updates in July included: SAS announces a majority stake from Air France-KLM, a record aircraft order, changes to cancellation policies, and new promotions. Here are the details:

1. Air France-KLM Acquires Majority Stake of SAS

In a transformative move, Air France–KLM has announced plans to increase its ownership stake in SAS from 19.9% to 60.5%, pending regulatory approval. This deal deepens SAS’s integration into the SkyTeam alliance and will most likely align the EuroBonus program more closely with Flying Blue, reshaping connectivity and award opportunities for members.

2. SAS Places Record Order for 55 Embraer E195-E2 Jets

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed its largest direct aircraft order since 1996: 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets, plus purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft. Valued at roughly US $4 billion (excluding options), this deal underpins SAS’s long-term strategy to modernize its regional fleet, cut emissions, and open new growth corridors from Copenhagen and across Scandinavia.

3. SAS Announces Return to India with New Mumbai Route 🇮🇳

SAS is returning to India after a 17-year absence! The airline will launch a new year-round service between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM) starting June 2, 2026. The route will operate five times weekly with an Airbus A330, offering a fantastic new long-haul option for earning and redeeming EuroBonus points.

Tickets are not yet on sale, and award seats have not been released. For those interested, we recommend setting up an alert on AwardFares to be notified as soon as cash and award tickets become available.

4. SAS to Remove 24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy

SAS is making a significant change to its booking policy. Effective August 27, 2025, the 24-hour free cancellation rule will be removed for cash tickets purchased on or after this date.

• Exception: The rule will still apply to tickets to or from the United States when booked at least 7 days before departure, in line with legal requirements.
• Award Tickets: This change does not affect award tickets. They continue to follow the standard EuroBonus award cancellation policy, which allows for cancellations for a fee up to 24 hours before departure. This policy has never included a 24-hour free cancellation window from the time of booking.

5. SAS Increases Change Fees for SkyTeam Award Tickets

Effective July 4, 2025, SAS has updated the change fees for SkyTeam award bookings. The fee, previously a flat 150 SEK per person, now varies based on the route.

• Short-Haul (Scandinavia & Europe): 250 SEK / 250 NOK / 175 DKK / 25 EUR / 25 USD
• Long-Haul (Rest of World): 750 SEK / 750 NOK / 525 DKK / 75 EUR / 75 USD
• Adding a feeder flight still costs 150 SEK per person.
• Existing Bookings: Trips booked before July 4th can be changed once at the old rate. Subsequent changes will incur the new fees.

6. Planned ‘No-Show’ Rule Change Is Postponed

SAS has postponed a planned change to its ‘no-show’ policy that was set to take effect on July 1. After listening to customer feedback, the airline announced that the stricter rules will not be implemented, and the change is delayed until further notice.

• What was planned? The change would have required passengers with Pro/Flex tickets to cancel or rebook at least one hour (shorthaul) or three hours (longhaul) before departure. Failing to do so (a ‘no-show’) would have resulted in forfeiting the ticket’s value.
• What is the current rule? For now, the existing, more flexible rule remains. This means Pro/Flex tickets can still be changed or fully refunded even after the flight has departed in case of a no-show.

7. New Route: SAS Launches Flights to Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱

SAS has reconnected with Greenland for the first time in over 20 years, launching a new direct route from Copenhagen (CPH) to Nuuk (GOH). The route operates three times a week during the summer, opening up a unique Arctic destination for EuroBonus members. What makes this route particularly exciting is that it’s a 5+ hour flight available for an insanely cheap redemption rate, making it one of the best value awards in the EuroBonus program!

8. New Partner: Earn EuroBonus Points on TAP Air Portugal 🇵🇹

Starting July 9, 2025, EuroBonus members can earn Bonus points when flying with TAP Air Portugal. This opens up new earning opportunities on TAP’s extensive network to Portugal, Africa, and the Americas. Remember to add your EuroBonus number when booking.

• Business Class (C, D, J, Z): Earn 150-200% of the distance flown.
• Economy Class (Y, B, and others): Earn between 10% and 100% of the distance flown, depending on the booking class.
• Non-Qualifying Classes: R, N, F, X, I do not earn points.

9. Earn Double Points on Domestic Flights in August 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰

Planning domestic travel in Scandinavia this August? Register for a new SAS campaign to earn double Bonus points on all your domestic flights. You must register to be eligible.

• Register by: July 9, 2025
• Book by: July 31, 2025
• Travel between: August 1 - August 31, 2025

10. Hotels by SAS: Last-Minute Summer Sale

The Hotels by SAS Summer Vacation Sale offers at least 30% off select hotels worldwide.

• Book by: July 21, 2025
• Stay by: October 31, 2025

11. Avis: Earn up to 3,000 Bonus + 1,500 Status Points

Book a mid-size car or larger with Avis and earn a generous points bonus.

• Book between: July 1 - July 14, 2025
• Rent between: July 1 - August 17, 2025
• Bonus for Gold & Diamond: 3,000 Bonus points + 1,500 Status points
• Bonus for Member & Silver: 2,000 Bonus points + 1,000 Status points

12. Earn Status Points on Amazon Prime Day & Online Shopping 🇸🇪

For a limited time, earn Status points when shopping online. During Amazon’s Prime Day sale, you get an extra boost!

• Promotion: Earn 20% Status points on top of the regular Bonus points at over 500 online stores.
• Amazon Prime Day Deal (until July 11): Earn 50 Bonus points + 20% Status points for every 100 SEK spent.

June 2025

Key updates in June included: New Codeshares with Vietnam Airlines & WestJet, Amex Bonus & more. Here are the details:

1. New Codeshare with Vietnam Airlines & WestJet

In June, SAS significantly expanded its global reach by announcing two new partnerships. A codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines improves connectivity to Southeast Asia, while a new interline and future codeshare with WestJet strengthens transatlantic routes to Canada.

2. Low Fare Calendar Sale

SAS launched a promotional sale on cash tickets across its network for travel between July 2025 and January 2026.

• Booking Deadline: June 16, 2025
• Travel Period: July 14, 2025 - January 31, 2026

3. Betalo Confirms End of Point Earning with SAS Mastercard

Betalo officially confirmed that as of June 1, 2025, SAS EuroBonus Mastercard users would no longer earn points on their platform. The company recommended switching to American Express to continue earning points.

4. Increased Amex Signup Bonus (Sweden & Norway)

A promotional welcome bonus of up to 30,000 EuroBonus points was offered for new SAS Amex applicants in Sweden and Norway, with an application deadline of June 30, 2025.

5. Other Partner Promotions

• Restaurants (Sweden): A reminder was issued about earning 30-100 points per 100 SEK spent at participating restaurants by linking a payment card to EuroBonus.
• Hertz: Offered up to 15% discount on car rentals booked by June 23, 2025.

May 2025

Key updates in May included: New routes, award flight discounts, bonus point offers, and partner benefits. Here are the details:

1. SAS Adds Six New Routes & 40% More Seats for Winter 2025/2026

For winter 2025/2026, SAS is expanding its Copenhagen hub with six brand-new destinations: Vienna, Tel Aviv, Marrakech, Madeira, Fuerteventura, and Kittilä. On top of that, increased frequencies on existing routes will boost total seat capacity by 40%, giving EuroBonus members more award-seat availability than ever before.

2. 25% OFF All Award Flights (Book by May 18)

For a limited time, SAS is offering 25% off award flights across their entire network. The discount applies to SAS Go Bonus, SAS Plus Bonus, and SAS Business Bonus cabins—both one-way and round-trip. Children aged 2–11 still get an extra 50% off the discounted points price.

Book by May 18, 2025, for travel May 13–September 30, 2025. Seats are limited—taxes and fees apply.

3. The Big Sale: Discounted SAS Tickets

SAS is offering discounted revenue tickets across all destinations and including new ones. It’s a great opportunitiy to secure both summer and fall travels!

• Booky by: May 25, 2025
• Travel between: June 15 - January 30, 2026

4. Free Arlanda Express Ticket (Visby ⇄ Stockholm)

New collaboration with Arlanda Express means free train travel when you book any SAS flight between Visby (VBY) and Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). From May 12 to October 31, simply:

1. Book your VBY–ARN (or ARN–VBY) flight.
2. Download the SAS app and add the digital train ticket to your boarding pass.
3. Show it on your mobile and enjoy a smooth ride to/from the airport.

5. SUMMER POINTS PARTY: Double EuroBonus Points (May 23–25)

From May 23–25, 2025, earn double points on all purchases with your SAS EuroBonus Mastercard Premium—up to 50 Bonus points per 100 SEK (normally 25). Plus, the points party continues through July with 50% more points (30 points/100 SEK) on foreign-currency transactions. Don’t forget to register by May 16!

6. TAPSTER × SAS Payment Ring

The new TAPSTER × SAS ceramic payment rings: just 5 mm wide, waterproof, battery-free, and perfect for skiing, the beach, or airport touch-and-go payments. Available in Graphite or SAS Blue, each ring pairs with your EuroBonus Mastercard to earn points on every purchase.

1. Order a value code (max 2/person).
2. Choose your model & size on TAPSTER’s site.
3. Use the code at checkout; they’ll even send you a free sizing tool if needed.

7. Shop on Amazon Sweden & Earn EuroBonus Points

You can now earn up to 50 points per 100 SEK when shopping on Amazon.se. Enjoy fast delivery, a huge selection, free shipping over 229 SEK—and of course, easy returns.

8. Few Days Left: Hertz Spring Promo

Plan your next getaway with Hertz and earn up to 5,000 EuroBonus points + 2,500 Level Points. Book by April 10, 2025 (travel Apr 23–Sep 30) and enjoy up to 15% off car rentals worldwide.

• 1–2 days: 1,500 Bonus + 750 Tier points
• 3–5 days: 2,000 Bonus + 1,000 Tier points
• 6–8 days: 3,000 Bonus + 1,500 Tier points
• 9+ days: 5,000 Bonus + 2,500 Tier points

April 2025

Key updates in April included: New Business Class cabins, discounted award flights, bonus point offers, and expanded codeshare routes with Delta. Here are the details:

1. SAS Reintroduces European Business Class

Starting October 1, 2025, SAS will reintroduce a true European Business Class on all international European routes, replacing the current SAS Plus offering. This revamped product includes a dedicated cabin, blocked middle seats, enhanced dining, lounge access, and priority services, aligning more closely with global Business Class standards. Bookings open May 6, 2025. While full award chart updates are still pending, EuroBonus members can expect changes in redemption pricing and continued value through Fly Premium benefits. The new product is designed to improve the experience for premium travelers, particularly those connecting via alliance partners like SkyTeam.

2. 25% OFF Flights to Scandinavia (Book by Apr 20)

For a limited time, SAS is offering 25% off award flights between selected European cities and Scandinavia. This points discount applies to both SAS Go Bonus and SAS Plus Bonus tickets, for one-way or round-trip travel. As always, children aged 2–11 get an extra 50% off the discounted points price. The included destinations are: Frankfurt, Gdańsk, Helsinki, Hamburg, Reykjavik, Poznań, Prague, Tallinn, and Zurich.

Book your flights by April 20, 2025, for travel between April 15 and June 30, 2025. Taxes and fees still apply, but this is a great way to maximize your EuroBonus points.

3. Lunar Easter Offer: Get 5000 Welcome Points + 20 points/100kr on SAS purchases

Lunar has doubled its efforts in the Nordics and released an Easter offer: register by April 27 and get 5000 welcome points. Earn double points between April 25–27. Earn up to 20 points for every 100 SEK you spend.

4. Earn up to 3x points with Europcar

Make the most of your travels and maximize your SAS EuroBonus points with Europcar! For a limited time, you can earn up to triple bonus points on your car rentals in Europe and beyond. Book between April 15 and April 30, 2025, and rent between April 15 and July 31, 2025 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

• Earn double points on rentals of 2–6 days
• Earn triple points on rentals of 7–30 days
• Flexible booking options and free cancellation

5. SAS Rolls Out New Redesigned Homepage

SAS is now rolling out a completely redesigned homepage that can be accessed directly via the top bar from the Nordic homepages (Sweden, Norway, Denmark). It’s hosted under beta.flysas.com and features a sleek, modern design with improved navigation and performance. Compared to the previous interface, the new version is much more visual and lighter in tone, offering a different layout for booking flights, accessing EuroBonus features, and managing trips.

6. Get 10.000 Points With Hedvig (Insurance)

In Sweden, Hedvig is offering SAS EuroBonus members the opportunity to earn points with their insurance policies. New customers can receive a welcome bonus of 10,000 EuroBonus points (valid from January 21–28, 2025), in addition to earning 100 points per month for each active insurance policy priced at a minimum of SEK 200/month. This offer is exclusive to first-time Hedvig customers.

7. SAS and Delta Expand Codeshare: More Flights Between Scandinavia and North America

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is leveling up its transatlantic game through an expanded partnership with fellow SkyTeam member Delta Air Lines. Starting April 2, 2025, travelers will gain access to a wider network of U.S. destinations, more frequent departures, and full EuroBonus benefits on codeshare flights.

March 2025

Key updates in March included: Aerolíneas Argentinas award flights, expanded SAS codeshares to Brazil and South Africa, earn up to 30k points with SAS Amex, and enjoy Hertz's 5k EuroBonus promo. Here are the details:

1. Booking Aerolíneas Argentinas Flights with SAS EuroBonus Points (Now Available)

As of March 2025, you can now book Aerolíneas Argentinas flights using your SAS EuroBonus points. This new option opens up fantastic possibilities for travel throughout Argentina and beyond at great redemption rates.

2. SAS Resumes Flights to Beirut from Copenhagen and Stockholm (Awards Available)

SAS will restart its flights to Beirut from June 6, 2025, with up to five weekly departures split between Copenhagen and Stockholm, marking the airline’s return to Lebanon’s capital since October 2023. The flights are operated with Airbus A320neo. We’ve seen available awards using SAS EuroBonus points at 15k points one-way in Economy and 25k points one-way in SAS Plus.

Flight schedule:

• Copenhagen–Beirut (CPH–BEY): Three weekly flights from June 6 to October 25, 2025
• Stockholm–Beirut (ARN–BEY): Two weekly flights from June 17 to August 31, 2025

3. The Big Sale: Discounted SAS Tickets

SAS is offering discounted revenue tickets across all destinations and including new ones such as Beirut, Agadir, Bilbao, Bodo, Budapest, Sardinia, and others. It’s a great opportunitiy to secure your summer travels!

• Booky by: March 31, 2025
• Travel between: April 22 - December 17, 2025

4. Up to 30k EuroBonus Points with SAS Amex

In Sweden and Norway, American Express is offering an increased welcome bonus of up to 30.000 EuroBonus points for new SAS Amex applicants.

5. Hotels: Double Points & Up To 20% OFF

Earn double points on all hotel stays and get at least 30% off selected properties. Book between March 25 and April 8 and complete the trip by September 25, 2025.

6. Car Rentals: Up To 25% OFF & Up To 5000 Poiints

Get up to 50% OFF on rental cars and earn 5,000 points when you book by April 8th.

7. Hertz Spring Promo: Up To 5000 EuroBonus Points + 2500 Level Points

Plan your next getaway with Hertz and enjoy up to 15% off worldwide car rentals. Book by April 10, 2025, for travel between April 23 and September 30, 2025, and earn up to 5000 SAS EuroBonus points plus 2500 Level Points. The longer you rent, the more you earn, with flexible booking options and free cancellations for peace of mind.

Up to 15% off your Hertz car rentals worldwide plus. Flexible booking options and free cancellations:

• 1,500 SAS EuroBonus Bonus Points + 750 Tier Points for 1–2 day rentals
• 2,000 SAS EuroBonus Bonus Points + 1,000 Tier Points for rentals of 3–5 days
• 3,000 SAS EuroBonus Bonus Points + 1,500 Tier Points for rentals of 6–8 days
• 5,000 SAS EuroBonus Bonus Points + 2,500 Tier Points for rentals of 9 days and longer

8. Get 35.000 EuroBonus Points With Verisure (SE/NO)

Protect your home and earn rewards with this special offer from Verisure. As a SAS EuroBonus member, you’ll receive 35.000 EuroBonus bonus points and a 2000 kr discount on the connection fee when you order a customized home alarm system. This offer is only available through online orders made via this specific page. Your bonus points will be credited to your EuroBonus account within 14-21 days after the installation of your Verisure home alarm.

9. SAS and Air France-KLM Expand Codeshare Partnership: New Routes to Brazil, South Africa, and Asia

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) improved the codeshare deal with Air France-KLM starting February 26, 2025 You can now book flights to Fortaleza and Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, and Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, thanks to Air France-KLM’s massive route network.

10. Livestream with EuroBonusGuiden (In Swedish)

Watch the recent livestream between Richard (AwardFares) and EuroBonusGuiden. In this session we do a live Q&A covering the best tips and resources when using AwardFares (in Swedish).

February 2025

Key updates in February included: Business Class awards to Seattle, retroactive points with Aerolíneas Argentinas, a new lounge at Arlanda, free Starlink Wi-Fi, and a special Verisure offer with 35,000 bonus points. Here are the details:

1. SAS Business Availability To Seattle

Last year SAS resumed their nonstop route from Copenhagen to Settle. It was possible to redeem EuroBonus points on this route, but there was no availability in Business Class. This week, Business Class seats started to appear. Check all the details here:

2. Claim EuroBonus Points on Flights with Aerolíneas Argentinas

If you’ve flown with Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) since September 1, 2024, you can now retroactively claim SAS EuroBonus points for those flights. Tthe long-awaited retroactive credit form is finally working on SAS’ website.

3. SAS Launches The SAS Lounge by Mastercard at Arlanda

SAS has announced the opening of an additional lounge at Stockholm Arlanda Airport to accommodate the increasing number of travelers. The SAS Lounge by Mastercard, located in Terminal 5, gate area F, officially debuts on February 14, 2025. The goal with new space is to improve convenience by reducing walking distances and making the travel experience for EuroBonus members and premium passengers better.

4. SAS Introduces Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi

SAS is making a major move to improve the in-flight experience by rolling out free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. Starting at the end of 2025, passengers in all travel classes will enjoy seamless internet connectivity powered by SpaceX’s Starlink technology. SAS EuroBonus members will get this premium feature completely free. This turns SAS into one of the world’s first airlines to adopt Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi.

5. Hotels

Get at least 20% off selected hotels, and earn 20 Extra Points per SEK 100 you spend on your accommodation.

6. Destination Unknown: 2025 Edition

Did you take part on this years’ edition of Destination Uknwnon? This second round of mystery flights will depart Friday, April 4th. Registration opened February 17th at 12:00 CET and closed February 18th at 12:00 CET, via the SAS app within this 24-hour window.

Last year, the surprise trip cost was 30k EuroBonus points and the destination was Athens. This time the cost is 60k points, and based on the amount charged, it’s reasonable to think that the trip is a SAS destination in the US or Asia.

7. Get 35.000 EuroBonus Points With Verisure (SE/NO)

Protect your home and earn rewards with this special offer from Verisure. As a SAS EuroBonus member, you’ll receive 35.000 EuroBonus bonus points and a 2000 kr discount on the connection fee when you order a customized home alarm system. This offer is only available through online orders made via this specific page. Your bonus points will be credited to your EuroBonus account within 14-21 days after the installation of your Verisure home alarm.

January 2025

Key updates in January included: New routes, award seats, and Amex changes. Here are the details:

1. New Codeshare Agreement Between SAS And Air Europa

SAS and Air Europa have teamed up in a new codeshare agreement to make traveling between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula easier and more connected. With this partnership, SAS customers can now book flights to 12 amazing destinations in Spain and Portugal, like Barcelona, Málaga, Lisbon, and Oporto, through Air Europa’s network from Madrid. Meanwhile, Air Europa travelers get access to SAS’s extensive Scandinavian network, including cities like Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen, and direct flights between Madrid and Copenhagen launching on April 11, 2025.

The deal also opens up exciting routes to places like Marrakech, Punta Cana, and Salvador de Bahia. Announced at the Fitur International Tourism Fair, this partnership is all about giving travelers more options and making the journey as smooth as possible—all backed by the SkyTeam alliance.

2. SAS Plus Availability To Seoul

SAS recently announced a new nonstop route from Copenhagen to Seoul, starting September 12. Last week, the airline started releasing award seats in SAS Plus (Premium Economy) to EuroBonus members. Check all the details here:

3. Big Changes to SAS Amex Starting April 1st

For people in Norway and Sweden: major changes are coming starting April 1, 2025. Premium cardholders will no longer be able to use vouchers for Business Class travel (though existing vouchers are safe!), while Elite cardholders will see a shift in how they earn Level Points, moving to a system based on spending rather than a fixed annual award. Check all the details on our dedicated blog post.

4. EuroBonus Millionaire Update: SAS Extends Deadline to February 28 Due to Technical Glitches

For travelers participating in the EuroBonus Millionaire campaign, SAS has shared an update today regarding ongoing technical issues with their retroactive flight registration. To address these challenges, SAS has extended the deadline for retroactively registering eligible flights to February 28.

5. SAS Among The World’s Top 10 Most Punctual Airlines

In 2024, SAS achieved an impressive 81.4% punctuality rate, ranking second among Europe’s major airlines (just behind Iberia Group) and securing a spot in the global top 10 for on-time performance. This marks a significant improvement from 2023 and reflects SAS’s focused efforts on operational excellence through daily monitoring, follow-ups, and targeted actions to address challenges. As a SkyTeam member, SAS’s achievement aligns with the alliance’s dominance in global punctuality rankings.

6. Get 10.000 Points With Hedvig (Insurance)

In Sweden, Hedvig is offering SAS EuroBonus members the opportunity to earn points with their insurance policies. New customers can receive a welcome bonus of 10,000 EuroBonus points (valid from January 21–28, 2025), in addition to earning 100 points per month for each active insurance policy priced at a minimum of SEK 200/month. This offer is exclusive to first-time Hedvig customers.

December 2024

Key updates in December included: New nonstop routes, extended Amex 2-for-1 voucher deadlines, increased welcome bonuses, and lounge discounts. Here are the details:

1. New Nonstop Route To Seoul (Awards Available!)

Scandinavian Airlines is taking a bold step in connecting Scandinavia to Asia with the announcement of its first-ever direct route from Copenhagen to Seoul. Starting September 12, 2025, travelers will enjoy regular direct flights between these two vibrant regions, marking a milestone as the first nonstop service between Scandinavia and South Korea.

The route will operate four times a week during the summer and three times a week in winter, using the fuel-efficient Airbus A350 with evening departures designed to optimize European connections and maximize time at the destination.

2. Amex 2-for-1 Vouchers: Deadline Extended

On December 11, 2024, SAS confirmed has confirmed that all Amex 2-for-1 vouchers, have now an extended period of validity up to and including March 31, 2025. Given the recent switch to SkyTeam, it makes perfect sense to give members the chance to

Read everything about the Amex 2-for-1/companion tickets on our dedicated post!

3. New Route Between Copenhagen and Kiruna

SAS is launching direct flights from Copenhagen to Kiruna on December 12, 2024, to meet the growing demand for Arctic and winter tourism. This new route, running through April 27, 2025, aims to enhance Copenhagen Airport’s role as a global hub, connecting travelers worldwide to Kiruna’s unique attractions, including the Northern Lights, the Icehotel, and Sami culture. Flights will operate Thursdays and Sundays, with additional Saturday services over Christmas and New Year. Due to high demand, flights for the holiday season are nearly fully booked, but tickets remain available for other periods. SAS has already confirmed plans to extend the route for the 2025/2026 winter season.

4. Increased Bonuses for SAS Amex New Members and Upgrades

In Norway and Sweden, American Express is offering an increased welcome bonus of up tp 30.000 EuroBonus points for new SAS Amex applicants. They are also offering bonuses for members who upgrade their card (e.g. from Classic to Premium or from Premium to Elite).

5. 15% OFF Lounge Access During The Winter Holidays

SAS is offering additional lounge access at a 15% discount for journeys during the winter break. Enjoy good food and relaxation before boarding. Book your lounge access no later than December 31 and get a 15% discount on all our SAS lounges. The offer is only valid for online purchases.

6. Get 35.000 Points With Verisure

Valid in Sweden and Norway. Secure your home with Verisure and get 35,000 points + 2000 SEK/NOK discount and 1000 SEK/NO free components.

November 2024

Key updates in November included: Status matches, award seat releases, million-point challenge, and exclusive credit card offers. Here are the details:

1. Few Days Left! Match Your EuroBonus Status

Star Alliance launched a coordinated response for SAS EuroBonus members to match their (old) Star Alliance status. EuroBonus members can apply for a Status Match with a participating Star Alliance airline until November 30, 2024.

Eligibility: Only SAS EuroBonus status holders (Silver, Gold, Diamond, Pandion) are eligible for the Status Match. The offer does not apply to those without SAS EuroBonus status. Status must be earned through actual flying or program activity, not through a previous status match.

2. Nonstop Route To Seattle: Awards Available

It’s now possible to book awards on SAS’ new nonstop route to Seattle using EuroBonus points. So far, the airline has released seats in Economy Class, starting May 21st, 2025 (inaugural flight). The standard is 42k EuroBonus points one-way. Read more here.

3. EuroBonus Millionarie: Win a Month Free AwardFares Diamond!

SAS is running an (almost never seen) challenge: the more you explore the world with SkyTeam partners, the more points you rack up, up to 1 MILLION POINTS. Share your itinerary/journey plan with us and we’ll include it on our post. You can DM us via Instagram or Facebook, or email us to [email protected].

We are going to raffle off a free month of our Diamond plan among the ones who participate! You can submit your itinerary until November 30th 23:59. Hint: you don’t need to take part in the promotion to participate, it’s enough to send us a valid itinerary!

4. Get 60.000 EuroBonus Points with the SAS Amex Elite (Ends Dec. 14)

In Norway and Sweden, American Express is offering an increased referral bonus of 60.000 EuroBonus points on their SAS Amex Elite card.

5. Low-cost Calendar: Sale on Cash Flights

Every month, SAS offers heavily discounted revenue tickets to several destinations, including Lyon, Madrid, Budapest, and others. It can be a great opportunity to secure good prices or build your status.

6. SAS celebrates 70th

On November 15, 2024, SAS celebrated the 70th anniversary of becoming the world’s first airline to operate a commercial flight over the North Pole, a historic milestone achieved on November 15, 1954. This groundbreaking flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles revolutionized global travel, reducing flight times and fuel consumption while establishing Copenhagen as a critical hub connecting Europe and North America.

This achievement symbolized Scandinavian innovation and set the stage for sustainable aviation practices, which SAS continues to champion today. Marking the anniversary, SAS honored its pioneering legacy with a commemorative flight on the same route, reflecting on the transformative impact of the Polar Route on economic ties, tourism, and cultural exchange worldwide.

October 2024

Key updates in October included: EuroBonus Millionaire challenge, partnership with Scandic, new SkyTeam airlines bookable, and more. Here are the details:

1. EuroBonus Millionarie Challenge: Earn Up To One Million Points

SAS has officially joined SkyTeam, and they’re celebrating with a (almost never seen) challenge that could make you a EuroBonus Millionaire! This quarter, the more you explore the world with SkyTeam partners, the more points you rack up, up to 1 MILLION POINTS. The good news is that award flights count too.

2. EuroBonus + Scandic: New Partnership

Scandic Hotels and SAS have teamed up in a new partnership called “Friends with benefits”, starting in early 2025. This partnership will offer special rewards to members of their loyalty programs, SAS EuroBonus and Scandic Friends. Members will enjoy benefits like matching status between the programs and easier point conversion. With over 11 million members combined, this collaboration will make travel and hotel stays more rewarding and convenient. More perks will be introduced throughout the year, aiming to create a smoother and more personalized experience for travelers.

3. New SkyTeam Airlines Now Bookable

It’s now possible to use EuroBonus points to book award flights with Aeromexico, and Xiamen Airlines.

3. Winter Deals: Sale on Cash Flights (Ends Oct. 21)

As every month, SAS is currently offering heavily discounted revenue tickets to several destinations. It can be a great opportunity to secure good prices or build your status.

4. Earn Tier Points with Avis

You can now earn Level Points when you rent with Avis. To celebrate the launch, you can now earn up to 7,000 Bonus Points and 3,500 Level Points for bookings made by 31 October, for rentals until 15 December.

Book a medium car or larger with Avis between 14 October and 31 October 2024 for rentals between 14 October 2024 and 15 December 2024 and you can earn:

• 7,000 Extra Points + 3,500 Level Points 14-28 days
• 5,000 Extra Points + 2,500 Level Points 8-13 days
• 3,000 Extra Points + 1,500 Level Points 3-7 days.

5. New Codeshare Agreements with Delta and Virgin Atlantic

SAS announced new codeshare agreements with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines, as well as significantly expanded its domestic network within Sweden. With these new partnerships and network expansions, and right after the switch to SkyTeam, SAS continues to work full thrust solidifying its position as a leading airline in Scandinavia and beyond.

September 2024

Key updates in September included: SAS relaunches route to Seaettle, sale on revenue tickets, 30% off EuroBonus Awards to the USA, increased Amex welcome bonuses. Here are the details:

1. Weekend Offer to Europe: SAS Sale on Cash Flights (Ends Sep 23rd)

As every month, SAS is currently offering heavily discounted revenue tickets to destinations across Europe (and others). It can be a great opportunity to secure good prices or build your status.

• Travel Period: October 14, 2024 – March 31, 2025
• Book by: September 23, 2024

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2. 30% OFF EuroBonus Awards To The USA

In addition to the discount for revenue tickets, SAS is also offering discounted award tickets for EuroBonus members: 30% discount on award flights to/from the USA. The offer applies to one-way and return journeys in SAS Go Bonus, SAS Plus Bonus and SAS Business Bonus, for travel during November. Check this post for all the details!

3. SAS Relaunches Non-stop Route To Seattle + 15 Other Routes From Copenhagen

Scandinavian Airlines confirmed that they will be reintroducing direct flights between Copenhagen and Seattle starting in May 2025, after a 16-year hiatus. In addition, they also announced a massive route expansion from Copenhagen in its summer 2025 schedule, with 15 new routes taking flight, including a domestic route to Billund, and 13 exciting European destinations.

4. SAS Amex: Increased Welcome Bonuses (25.000 and 50.000)

American Express was one of the first ones to join the SkyTeam celebrations by offering up to 90.000 EuroBonus points bonus when applying to their cards, right after the switch happened. Although that offer is over, Amex keeps offering increased signup bonuses for new cardholders that join befor October 10th, 2024 (valid for Sweden and Norway). Here’s the rundown:

• SAS Amex Premium: Get 25.000 Bonus Points, after spending at least SEK 36.000 before January 1st, 2025. The points are enough for a return trip within the Nordic region + a one-way trip domestically (taxes and fees are added).
• SAS Amex Elite: Get 50.000 Bonus Points, after spending at least SEK 45.000 before January 1st, 2025. The points are enough for a return trip to Europe + a return trip within the Nordics (taxes and fees are added).

More terms and conditions: The offer only applies to people who have not been card or extra card members in the last 12 months. The card must be active when the bonus must be distributed. If you cancel or downgrade your card within 12 months, you will be charged for your earned points. Read more in the terms and conditions. The offer on this page is only valid via links from SAS channels until October 9, 2024.

5. SIXT September Special: Full Protection Offer Up to 5000 Extra points + 50% Level points

SIXT is offering worry-free travels this fall with SIXT’s Full Protection offer. Book before 30 September, 2024.

Terms and Conditions

• Booking Period: September 17 - September 30, 2024
• Rental Period: September 17 - December 20, 2024
• Rental Duration: 3 to 27 days
• Starting from Category Compact and above: 3,000 Bonus points + 50% Level points
• Starting from Category Premium and above: 4,000 Bonus points + 50% Level points
• On top: 1,000 Bonus points on Full protection +50% Level points
• Valid for rentals worldwide (except when renting in Sweden)
• Valid for bookings made on the SAS website
• Points will be visible within the rental details section of your search results. If no special is displayed there is none available for that selected rental. If you add the full protection the additional 1,000 points will not be displayed at check out. However, you will be credited the additional 1,000 points after your rental ends.

6. SIXT Status Match

If you have a loyalty status with EuroBonus, SIXT will match it. The status match program is free and lets you get a comparable SIXT status in a few simple steps. Apply filling the form here. After that, you will be matched according to the equivalent SIXT loyalty status and can access your benefits right away.

Benefits

• EuroBonus Base –> Express SIXT Status. Skip rental formalities. Rent a car simply and quickly.
• EuroBonus Silver and Gold –> Gold SIXT Status. Up to 10% discount on SIXT rent a car or SIXT rent a truck. Preferred Mobility (reservation priority when calling up to 24 hours prior to your rental start). All advantages of the Express SIXT Status.
• EuroBonus Diamond –> Platinum SIXT Status. Up to 15% discount on SIXT rent a car or SIXT rent a truck. Free upgrade to the next car group upon availability. Preferred Mobility (reservation priority when calling up to 24 hours prior to your rental start). All advantages of the Gold SIXT Status.

August 2024

Key updates in August included: New Lounge Access after September 1st, sale on revenue tickets, 2x points with SAS EuroBonus Mastercard, booking First Class with SkyTeam partners. Here are the details:

1. Big Sale on Revenue Tickets (Ends August 26)

SAS is offering heavily discounted revenue tickets to destinations across Scandinavia, Europe, the United States, and Asia. It can be a fantastic opportunity to secure good prices or build your status.

• Travel Period: September 16, 2024 – May 25, 2025
• Book by: August 26, 2024

2. Double Points with SAS EuroBonus Mastercard (Sweden)

The SAS EuroBonus Mastercard has increased its points earnings when booking flights at sas.se. The offer applies from August 15 to August 26.

• With the SAS EuroBonus Mastercard: Get 40 bonus points per SEK 100 (normally 20).
• With the SAS EuroBonus Mastercard Premium: Get 50 Bonus points per SEK 100 (normally 25).

3. New Lounge Access After September 1st

With the SAS transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam, SAS EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members, as well as SAS Plus/Business travelers, will be able to access a variety of new lounges, including those of partners like KLM, Delta, and Air France. Despite the move, SAS has managed to retain lounge agreements with Lufthansa (a Star Alliance partner) for certain specific airports. Read all about it in this post.

4. Booking First Class on SkyTeam Partners

Last July 31, SAS hosted a Q&A event on Instagram covering many questions about the transition to SkyTeam, especially for their EuroBonus members. One of the questions that arose was about the possibility of using EuroBonus points to book first-class cabins after September 1. Good news! According to the airline confirmation, booking First Class on China Eastern, Saudia, and Garuda Indonesia from the beginning will be possible. Here’s a recap of what we know so far.

5. Double EuroBonus Points on Hotels

Earn double points on hotel stays (book here) and get at least 20% off selected hotels. Book between 14 and 28 August 2024, and travel no later than February 28, 2025.

6. EuroBonus Status Match: 10 Days Left!

SAS is offering a limited-time status match campaign from July 2 to August 30. This campaign allows you to match your existing frequent flyer status with another airline to SAS EuroBonus Silver or Gold, which is an excellent opportunity to enjoy SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus benefits starting September 1.

Eligibility

• Hold Star Alliance Silver or Gold, OneWorld Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald status.
• Have been a member of the qualifying program for at least three months.
• Reside in one of the eligible countries.
• Be at least 18 years old.

How to Apply

• Fill out the online application form.
• If additional information is needed, you’ll receive an email with instructions on providing the required documents.
• Once your application is complete, processing may take up to 20 days.

Maintaining Your Status

To keep your new EuroBonus status beyond March 31, 2025, you’ll need to complete a specific number of SAS flights by that date:

• Silver: 2 flights
• Gold: 5 flights

July 2024

Key updates in July included: SAS reveals SkyTeam award chart, new benefit for EuroBonus Silver, new EuroBonus status match/challenge, and more. Here are the details:

1. EuroBonus Status Match (Challenge)

SAS is offering a limited-time status match campaign from July 2 to August 30. This campaign allows you to match your existing frequent flyer status with another airline to SAS EuroBonus Silver or Gold, which is an excellent opportunity to enjoy SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus benefits starting September 1.

Eligibility

• Hold Star Alliance Silver or Gold, OneWorld Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald status.
• Have been a member of the qualifying program for at least three months.
• Reside in one of the eligible countries.
• Be at least 18 years old.

How to Apply

• Fill out the online application form.
• If additional information is needed, you’ll receive an email with instructions on providing the required documents.
• Once your application is complete, it may take up to 20 days to process.

Maintaining Your Status

To keep your new EuroBonus status beyond March 31, 2025, you’ll need to complete a specific number of SAS flights by that date:

• Silver: 2 flights
• Gold: 5 flights

### 2. New Benefit for EuroBonus Silver Starting September 1st, EuroBonus Silver members will get a new benefit: Priority Boarding! The benefit applies to flights operated by SAS and SkyTeam partners. In addition, they will replace the 25% extra status points for Gold and Diamond, with more bonus points: 25% for Silver, 50% for Gold, and 75% for Diamond.

### 3. SAS Reveals SkyTeam Award Chart, Point Prices, and Earnings on Air France and KLM The airline has revealed the new award charts with point prices when redeeming EuroBouns points on SkyTeam partners. Compared to the Star Alliance chart, there are some price increases and new fees, but also the exciting addition of Premium Economy. SAS also released more news on earning points with Air France and KLM after September 1st. Read more [here](https://blog.awardfares.com/sas-skyteam-award-chart/).

### 4. New Codeshare and Interline Agreements Between Air France-KLM and SAS The Air France-KLM group is taking advantage of the SAS acquisition as an opportunity to reshape European air travel, going full thrust on strengthening their offerings for travelers. Starting September 1, 2024, new codeshare and interline agreements will extend benefits across their European networks and loyalty programs. Read more [here](https://blog.awardfares.com/af-klm-sas-codeshare/).

### 5. Car Rental Earning Opportunities Currently, there are several opportunities for earning points on car rentals - **Avis**: Earn double Extra Points with Avis. Book a medium car or larger for 3 or more days by 31 July 2024 for rentals between 18 July and 30 September 2024. Pay for your rental with a SAS EuroBonus Mastercard and earn an additional 500 Extra points. Participating locations only, terms and conditions apply. [**Book here**](https://www.flysas.com/en/book/carrental/?ptid=125.15). - **Enterprise, Alamo, National**: SAVE UP TO 10% ON CAR RENTAL + EXTRA DRIVER FOR FREE. Rent from over 9500 locations worldwide and experience exceptional customer service with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car. Book before 14th August 2024 and save up to 10% and add an additional driver for free in participating countries. [**Book here**](https://www.flysas.com/en/book/carrental/?ptid=125.16). - **Hertz**: Now introducing **Status Points** on car rentals. Book a car with Hertz to earn status points and reach a higher membership level. ### 6. Get up 5000 points with Hedvig (Sweden) Offer for you as a EuroBonus member. Earn 5,000 Extra Points in welcome bonus with [**Hedvig's insurance policies**](https://www.hedvig.com/se/partner/sas-eurobonus), and 100 Extra Points per month per active insurance policy. Only applies to new customers to Hedvig.

### 7. City Breaks & Low Cost Calendar SAS keeps running heavily discounted prices on revenue tickets. With the help of the SAS [low-cost calendar](https://www.sas.se/lagpriskalender/?to=inrikes), you can find cheap flights to destinations all over the world. Remember that prices and available seats are updated every time a new search is made. This may mean that price differences between the cheap airline tickets may occur when you try to book.

June 2024

Key updates in June included: SAS for Work, discount on flights to Europe, get up to 30.000 EuroBonus points with Amex Elite. Here are the details:

1. SAS Announces SAS for Work

Beginning on June 11, SAS for Business will undergo a transformation and be rebranded as SAS for Work. This new service will introduce several enhancements aimed at improving the experience of business travel for both individual passengers and companies.

SAS for Work is bringing some great perks for business travelers. You’ll get free name changes for more flexibility, plus free seating in SAS Business and SAS Plus for a comfier and easier trip. The airline claims that these updates show how committed SAS is to giving top-notch service and value to its business customers, making business trips smoother and more hassle-free.

Read more in this post.

2. Discounts on flights to Europe with SAS (Book by June 17)

SAS is running heavily discounted prices on revenue tickets, valid for bookings until June 17. Their well known low price calendar shows prices starting at 499 kr.

This is a great opportunity not only to get cheap flights to interesting destinations, but also to accrue extra EuroBonus points or challenge for a higher status if you are running short during your qualification period.

• Travel Period: July 15, 2024 - December 15, 2024.
• Book by: June 17, 2024

2. Get up to 30.000 EuroBonus Points with Amex Elite (By June 30th)

American Express and SAS offer a new promotion with an increased welcome bonus when applying to the SAS Amex Elite (their highest tier) credit card. This time they offer 30.000 EuroBonus points (both valid in Sweden and Norway). The points are enough for a return trip to Europe in SAS Go Bonus (taxes and fees are added).

Keep in mind: The offer is only valid via links from SAS channels during June 2024.

Here are the conditions:

• The offer is only valid via the link on the SAS website and channels during March 2024.
• The offer only applies to people who have not been card or extra card members in the past 12 months.
• To get the bonus, you must spend at least SEK 45,000 until September 30, 2024.
• The points are transferred by November 30, 2024.
• The card must be active when the bonus is distributed.
• Important: If you cancel or downgrade the card within 12 months of being granted, your account will be debited with the value of your received welcome bonus. This prevents people from applying, getting the bonus, and canceling before the entire year.

3. Announcement on 2 for 1 Vouchers / Companion Tickets

American Express has now officially informed about the upcoming changes to the 2 for 1 benefit once SAS transitions from Star Alliance to SkyTeam.

• For booking bonus trips until 31 August 2024: Until 31 August 2024, as a EuroBonus member you can still book bonus travel with airlines within the Star Alliance, even if the departure date is after 31 August 2024.
• For booking bonus trips from 1 September 2024: As of September 1, 2024, as a EuroBonus member, you book all your new bonus trips with airlines within SkyTeam. Read more about SAS’ transition to SkyTeam here.

5. Lunar announces first debit card with SAS EuroBonus points

Lunar and SAS have launched Scandinavia’s first debit card that allows users to earn EuroBonus points on everyday purchases without using credit. This partnership merges Lunar’s user-friendly banking app with SAS’ popular EuroBonus program, offering Scandinavians the ability to earn points on routine expenditures, from groceries to dining, both domestically and abroad. The card, available from June 18, 2024, can be ordered via Lunar’s app and offers significant incentives, including welcome points for new users.

6. Enterprise & Alamo: Save up to 10% on Rental Cars, Get Free Extra Driver

Rent a car from over 9,500 destinations around the world and experience exceptional customer service with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car. Book by August 14, 2024 and get up to 10% discount. You can also add an extra driver for free, in participating countries.

• Up to 10% off with Alamo Rent A Car, National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
• Add an additional driver for free** at locations in Scandinavia, USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Germany.
• Wide range of high-quality vehicles - from family cars to luxury sedans - or get 10% off van hire in the UK with Enterprise and pack even more.

May 2024

Key updates in May included: 20% off EuroBonus award flights, SAS announces winter 2025 schedule, 20% discount on select hotels. Here are the details:

1. 20% Discount On EuroBonus Awards To Scandinavia (Until May 19th)

SAS announced a discounted offer for EuroBonus members: 20% discount on award flights to/from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. This promotion is applicable to flights on SAS Go Bonus, and SAS Plus Bonus.

One thing to highlight is the possibility to combine the discount with the FlyPremium benefit (for holders of the SAS Mastercard).

• Travel Period: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024.
• Book by: May 19, 2024

2. SAS Announces Winter Schedule Updates For The 2025 Season

SAS has announced updates to its winter schedule, including new routes and increased frequencies to several destinations. Get ready to explore the magic of the north! Read all the details in this post.

3. Triple Bonus Points and 20% Discount on Selected Hotels

Score triple EuroBonus points and save at least 20% on your hotel stay! Book your stay between May 14th and 28th, 2024, and travel anytime up to November 28th, 2024.

Important: make sure you book through the SAS EuroBonus portal to get the points.

4. Business Trips at Promotional Prices

SAS is offering deals for business travel too. Save on select destinations within Scandinavia when you pay with your Travel Pass clip cards until May 10th. Plus, plan your summer or fall business trip to Atlanta and save 15% by booking before June 10th for travel departing anytime before October 31st.

5. Increased AMEX Referral Bonus

American Express is offering a limited-time referral bonus of up to 30,000 EuroBonus points for new SAS Amex Elite (also Amex Platinum) cardholders in Sweden and Norway. The promotion ends on May 31st. Make sure to check the terms and conditions to see what the spending requirements are to qualify for the bonus points.

April 2024

Key updates in April included: SAS will join SkyTeam on September 1, sale on SAS revenue tickets, get EuroBonus points with Royal Caribbean. Here are the details:

1. SAS will join SkyTeam on September 1

SAS confirmed that the transition to SkyTeam will be effective on September 1, 2024. You can read all the details around the announcement. The shift has a number of implications for booking and redeeming award flights with EuroBonus points.

You can be prepared with our Ultimate Guide to Using SAS EuroBonus Points. We carefully crafted the guide to help you find the best (free) flights on SAS and Star Alliance before the airline leaves and, ultimately, on SkyTeam partners once the airline enters the new alliance and integrates with those partners.

2. Discounts on cash tickets with SAS (Book by April 22nd)

SAS is running heavily discounted prices on revenue tickets, valid for bookings until April 22nd. We’ve seen prices starting at 4000kr for both destinations in the USA and Asia.

This is a great opportunity not only to get cheap flights to interesting destinations, but also to accrue extra EuroBonus points or challenge for a higher status if you are running short during your qualification period.

• Travel Period: November 1, 2024 - March 29, 2025.
• Book by: April 22, 2024

3. Thai Temporarily Disappears from EuroBonus Booking Portal

During April, there was a glitch/update on the EuroBonus portal in which it was not possible to redeem points for flights on Thai Airways. This happened after United also disappeared from the search portal. Luckily, the functionality was restored after several hours.

Heads up! It’s important to keep an eye on these changes and be prepared to embrace change. We advise all EuroBonus members to make any desired bookings right away if they see availability. The situation is changing rapidly, and there’s no guarantee that the integration with each partner airline will remain available until SAS officially leaves Star Alliance on August 31. At AwardFares, we’ve witnessed several sudden changes without any notice regarding awards on partner airlines.

Read more in this post.

4. Get 20.000 EuroBonus Points with Royal Caribbean

Get double EuroBonus points on your next cruise. Book a 6-night cruise (or more) with Royal Caribbean before May 31, 2024, and earn 20.000 points. Important: make sure you book through the SAS EuroBonus portal to get the points.

March 2024

Key updates in March included: SAS plans to join SkyTeam, Amex Elite increased signup bonus, United disappears from EuroBonus booking portal. Here are the details:

1. SAS plans to join SkyTeam during Q2, 2024

This year marks a giant leap for Scandinavian Airlines, particularly for SAS EuroBonus members. The airline will be acquired, among others, by Air France-KLM.

Recently, it was stated in a press release that SAS is planning on leaving Star Alliance in Q2 2024 and joining SkyTeam immediately! This means the game for frequent travelers will change very soon.

UPDATE 8 APRIL 2024: SAS confirmed the transition to SkyTeam will be effective on September 1st, 2024. Read more here.

How to prepare for the transition? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We prepared the Ultimate Guide to Using SAS EuroBonus Points. The intention is to help you find the best (free) flights on SAS and Star Alliance before the airline leaves and, ultimately, on SkyTeam partners once the airline enters the new alliance and integrates with those partners.

2. Free Trip to Asia with SAS Amex Elite (Get 60.000 EB Points)

American Express and SAS offer a new promotion with an insane welcome bonus when applying to the SAS Amex Elite (their highest tier) credit card. This time they offer 60.000 EuroBonus points (both valid in Sweden and Norway), which is comparable to what premium cards offer in the United States. Typically, it ranges between 12k and 30k points.

The 60k points are enough for a return trip with SAS Go Bonus to/from Asia and North America.

Here are the conditions:

• The offer is only valid via the link on the SAS website and channels during March 2024.
• The offer only applies to people who have not been card or extra card members in the past 12 months.
• To get the bonus, you must spend at least SEK 45,000 until June 30, 2024.
• The points are transferred by August 31, 2024.
• The card must be active when the bonus is distributed.
• Important: If you cancel or downgrade the card within 12 months of being granted, your account will be debited with the value of your received welcome bonus. This prevents people from applying, getting the bonus, and canceling before the entire year.

3. United Disappears from EuroBonus Booking Portal

Booking flights on United Airlines using EuroBonus points is no longer an option. Their system fails to display any itineraries, including United flights. These changes could be linked to the recent slowdowns observed in their search engine and are likely associated with the new partnership with Delta Air Lines and the intention to join SkyTeam.

Read more in this post.

4. Low Price Calendar (ENDS TODAY)

Every month, SAS puts together discounted prices for a handful of destinations. Discounts can be up to 30% off the regular price. Their low price calendar helps you find the best discount prices in a simple interface.

Check it out and see if there’s something you like. Also, hurry up to book because the promotion ends today.

• Book by: 18 March 2024
• Travel Period: 1 April – 18 December, 2024

5. Book the Inaugural Flight to Atlanta with Points

There are plenty of award seats left on the inaugural flight from Copenhagen to Atlanta (June 17th) using EuroBonus points.

Availability is also excellent for the following days during June 2024. You can easily find your seat using AwardFares’ timeline view.

Make sure to add SAS and nonstop to the filters when you search for award seats.

6. 15% Discount and 5k Points on Car Rentals

Book your next car rental through the SAS EuroBonus portal and get 5k points and a 15% discount. Valid for bookings by April 2, travel until September 30, 2024.

7. 20% Discount and 2x Points on Hotel Stays

Get a 20% discount and earn double points on bookings through the EuroBonus portal. The offer is valid for hotels booked between March 12th March 26th and applies to stays between March 12th and September 26th.

February 2024

Key updates in February included: New Route to Atlanta, Destination Unknown, higher fees for the SAS EuroBonus World Mastercard Premium, and more. Here are the details:

1. Sign Up For ‘Destination Unknown’: Mystery Ticket for 30.000 EuroBonus Points

Today (February 12), SAS Scandinavian Airlines will unveil a limited opportunity for EuroBonus members. The concept is simple yet thrilling: a round-trip mystery ticket to an unknown destination that costs 30.000 EuroBonus points. The plane will depart on April 5 and return on April 8.

The promotion STARTS TODAY at 12:00 PM CET, and is only valid for 24 hours, so hurry up and grab your ticket. Read more in this post.

As a funny note, the campaign caused such a massive speculation, that members almost blew up the CEO’s inbox (Anko van der Werff) asking where the flight is going to. LOL.

2. Higher Fees For The SAS EuroBonus World Mastercard Premium

Starting May 1, 2024, the following changes will take place: The price for the card will be increased by 40kr per month, which means that the annual price will be raised 25% (to 2335 kr). The new annual price will be charged the next time you pay for the card.

To sugarcoat the impact of the price increase, the card also announced (somewhat beneficial) changes to the calculation of status points. Status points will still be calculated as 25% of Extra Points earned during the month, but now introducing a minimum level of 500 Status points. For example, if you only earn 300 Status Points in any given month, you will now receive 500 Status Points. This way, members can make sure they get at least 6000 Status Points annually if the card is used every month.

The SAS EuroBonus World Mastercard Premium card will still offer the following benefits:

• Fly Premium: bonus trips in SAS Business and SAS Plus at the points price of SAS Go (upgrade for free).
• Status points each month you use the card.
• Up to 25 Extra Points per SEK 100 on all purchases.
• Double points campaigns several times a year.
• Supplementary travel insurance with cancellation protection.

Source: saseurobonusmastercard.se

3. New Route to Atlanta and Cooperation with Delta

SAS announced a new route from Copenhagen to Atlanta starting June 17, 2024. This route will allow passengers to connect to Delta Air Lines’ network in the USA, the Caribbean, and Latin America. SAS also hinted at a closer cooperation with Delta Air Lines on other US routes.

When SAS announced the new route, they also mentioned a tighter collaboration with Delta Air Lines for onward connections from Atlanta. It all suggests that SAS customers will soon use Delta Air Lines more frequently for onward connections, most likely even more if SAS joins SkyTeam.

There are indications that the partnership between SAS and Delta Air Lines goes beyond just the Atlanta route. On SAS’ website, Delta Air Lines is now offered as the onward connection for many destinations, including Las Vegas, Denver, Minneapolis, Boston, New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles.

Keep in mind that while these routes/itineraries are convenient, they do not accrue points in the EuroBonus programs yet, for the legs operated by Delta.

Read more in this post.

4. Gift cards for Valentine’s Day

Surprise your loved ones with the freedom to explore over 100 SAS destinations worldwide. SAS is offering pre-designed or personalized gift cards with pictures and greetings. The cards let the recipient choose their dream travel experience, are valid for 1 year after purchase, and EuroBonus members can earn points when using them.

How it works:

1. Go to SAS website.
2. Select a value: Choose the desired amount to gift.
3. Customize: Add a personal touch with a photo and a message.
4. Retrieve & Send: Receive a link to access the gift card and send it via email or print it for a physical gift.

5. Reintroduction of the Airbus A350

SAS is bringing back an Airbus A350 it had previously rejected just over a year ago. The decision comes as the airline seeks to increase its widebody capacity. This particular A350-900, which once operated under the SAS registration SE-RSC between 2020 and 2022, will fly again under a new registration (VP-COC).

The move follows SAS filing for bankruptcy in July 2022. As part of restructuring efforts, the airline significantly reduced its fleet size by ending several aircraft leasing agreements early. This included letting go of three A350s, leaving them with only three remaining in the fleet.

It will be interesting to see how this reintroduction impacts SAS’s operations and whether they will consider returning the other two previously rejected A350s. It will also be interesting to watch out for fleet development after the announced acquisition by Air France-KLM and others.

Source: FlightGlobal

6. SAS Partners With Airbus For Hydrogen-Powered Flights

Airbus, SAS, Swedavia, Vattenfall, and Avinor join forces to explore hydrogen-powered flights in Norway and Sweden. A significant collaboration has been announced to investigate the feasibility of hydrogen-fueled aircraft; the goal is to develop a framework for the rollout of hydrogen-powered flights in both countries.

Hydrogen is seen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels for aviation, as it produces zero carbon dioxide emissions from renewable electricity. The partnership will study hydrogen aircraft concepts and operations, regulatory requirements, infrastructure, supply, fuel storage, and airport refueling.

This is the first time a feasibility study of this kind has been conducted for two countries and over 50 airports. It reflects the partners’ shared ambition to use their expertise to decarbonize aviation and achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Source: Airbus

January 2024

Key updates in January included: SAS Conscious Traveller, SAS Amex Elite goes metal and increased fees, Curve stops working with EuroBonus Mastercard. Here are the details:

1. The SAS EuroBonus Conscious Traveler

In an effort to align with global sustainability goals, SAS has introduced the ‘EuroBonus Conscious Traveler’ initiative. Earn points for opting for biofuel flights, choosing eco-friendly partners, and even incorporating green habits into your daily life. This gamified initiative promotes sustainable travel, inspires others to follow suit, and positions SAS as a leader in eco-conscious aviation. Read more in this post.

2. SAS Amex Elite Goes Metal And Increases Fees

Card Design & Renewal: Starting March 14, 2024, the SAS Amex Elite card will boast a stunning precision cut metal design. If your next renewal falls after that date, you’ll automatically receive the new card.

Membership Fee Adjustment: The monthly fee for SAS Amex Elite will change from SEK 400 to SEK 500, effective March 14, 2024.

Despite the fee update, the SAS Amex Elite membership still unlocks these perks:

• 2-for-1 vouchers (companion ticket): Take advantage of 2 for 1 trips around the world twice a year.
• Earn Points Faster: Rack up 20 EuroBonus Extra Points per SEK 100 on all purchases, fueling your future travel adventures.
• Status Boost: Enjoy a guaranteed 20,000 status-based points every year, giving you a head start on reaching elite levels.
• Travel Insurance: Stay protected with comprehensive travel insurance coverage for you and your family.

3. SAS Mastercard Stops Working With Curve (Terms Changes)

The SAS Mastercard has introduced new changes in its terms and conditions regarding the use of Curve.

“You do not get extra points for purchases made with a card other than the SAS EuroBonus Mastercard & Mastercard Premium, such as Curve and similar services. This applies from 6 February 2024.”

Source: saseurobonusmastercard.se

4. Amex 2-for-1 Vouchers Deadline Extended

After long queues at the SAS Service Center Before Dec 31st, 2023, SAS and Amex decided to extend the deadline for using the popular Amex 2-for-1 vouchers (or companion tickets). Members now have until January 31st, 2024, to utilize these vouchers. This extension provides a fantastic opportunity for EuroBonus members to plan trips with a companion while enjoying significant savings. Read more on our dedicated post here.

5. SAS Opens 9 New Routes During Summer 2024

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is gearing up for a busy summer season with nine new routes connecting travelers to even more corners of Europe. From its Copenhagen hub, SAS will launch flights to Tromsø, Salzburg, and Genoa, while peak summer will see additional routes to Dalaman, Ibiza, Geneva, and Tivat. Oslo and Bergen are also getting in on the action, with new connections to Geneva, Tivat, and London Heathrow, respectively.

Domestic travelers haven’t been forgotten, with SAS increasing frequencies on routes from Stockholm to various Swedish destinations, Copenhagen to Bergen, and Oslo to Aalborg and Billund. So whether you’re looking for a taste of the Arctic in Tromsø, the Mediterranean charm of Genoa, or the summer buzz of Ibiza, SAS has a new route for you this summer. Read more here.

6. Try the SAS A350 Business Class Between Copenhagen and Stockholm

SAS is offering A350 business class flights between Copenhagen and Stockholm until February 2024. The flights are available on Fridays and can be booked using SAS EuroBonus points. Prices start at 10,000 points for Economy and 15,000 points for Business/Plus. To book, search for SAS A350 flights on AwardFares. Read more here.