SAS Amex 2-for-1 Voucher Guide (2025): Fly Business Class for Half Points

The SAS Amex 2-for-1 voucher is the crown jewel of EuroBonus, a single perk that can save you over 100,000 points on premium cabin flights to destinations like New York, Tokyo, or Bangkok. But in 2025, significant changes mean you need to strategize smarter than ever.

This definitive guide cuts through the complexity. You’ll learn exactly how to earn your voucher, navigate the new restrictions, and, most importantly, find and book those hidden Business Class seats on SAS and SkyTeam partners.

Why the SAS Amex 2-for-1 is Valuable

While our main SAS credit cards guide covers the broader points-earning landscape, the 2-for-1 voucher deserves special attention because it delivers exponential value.

The voucher works as a 50% points discount on award bookings for two people. You still pay full taxes and fees, but the points savings are substantial, especially when redeeming for premium cabins where point costs are highest.

How to Earn Your Voucher: 2025 Spend Requirements

Earning follows a straightforward calendar-year schedule (January 1 - December 31). The requirements are identical for Sweden and Norway residents.

SAS Amex Elite 2-for-1 Voucher

Earned at 150,000 kr and 300,000 kr annual spend. Works for all cabins worldwide on SAS and partners.

SAS Amex Premium 2-för-1 Voucher

Earned at 150,000 kr annual spend. From April 1, 2025, valid only in Economy and Premium Economy.

SAS Amex 2-for-1 Voucher Requirements (2025)

Card	Annual Spend Threshold	Where It Works	Max Vouchers/Year	Best For
SAS Amex Classic	100,000 kr	SAS Europe flights only	1	Light spenders, European travel
SAS Amex Premium	150,000 kr	Economy/Premium Economy only Worldwide (SAS & partners)	1	Strategic earners who don’t need Business Class on voucher bookings
SAS Amex Elite	150,000 kr (1st) 300,000 kr (2nd)	All cabin classes Worldwide (SAS & partners)	2	Business Class flyers, high spenders

Critical 2025 Change: Premium Card Restrictions

This change fundamentally alters the card strategy for Business Class travelers. If premium cabins are your goal, the SAS Amex Elite is now your only option.

Business Class with the Amex 2-for-1

• Eligible cards: SAS Amex Elite – yes, all cabins. SAS Amex Premium – no (from April 1, 2025).
• Airlines: Works on SAS and SkyTeam partners bookable through SAS.
• Cost: You pay half the points for two passengers; taxes and fees stay the same.

How to Book SAS Award Flights (and Partner Awards) with the Amex 2-for-1 Voucher

Online Booking (Recommended)

1. Log in to your EuroBonus account on the SAS website and start an award search (check “Pay with points”).
2. On the flight results page, look for the “Available Vouchers” banner near the top.
3. Click on “AMEX 2 FOR 1” from the list.
4. The prices on the page will refresh. Now, the point prices will be displayed at half.
5. Complete your booking. You’ll pay the discounted points plus the full cash taxes and fees for the premium cabin, typically 1,500-4,000 kr per person for long-haul Business.

Pro tip: Use AwardFares to check SAS award space first (Business/Plus). Set a Live Alert so you can book the moment seats open, then apply the 2-for-1 voucher at checkout.

Select the voucher and it gets applied automatically when available

Phone Booking (For Complex Itineraries)

Use phone booking when:

• Partner airline availability isn’t showing online
• You need to combine multiple airlines
• You’re booking close-in (within 72 hours)

SAS Award Booking Desks:

• Sweden: +46 8 797 40 40
• Norway: +47 64 81 60 99

How to Find Award Availability for Your Voucher

The voucher is useless without award seats. Here’s how to find them:

1. Use Award Search Tools

AwardFares provides real-time availability across all Star Alliance and SkyTeam partners. Set alerts for your desired routes to book immediately when seats open.

2. Understand Release Patterns

• SAS: Releases Business Class seats ~330 days out, with more availability 14-21 days before departure
• Air France/KLM: Good availability 6-11 months out, limited close-in
• Delta: Very limited - book immediately when you see space
• Korean Air: Excellent availability on European routes

3. Be Flexible

• Search +/- 3 days from your ideal dates
• Be flexible with origin/destination pairs and airports (e.g., NYC = JFK/EWR; Tokyo = HND/NRT)
• Be ready to book immediately - premium seats disappear quickly

Best Amex 2-for-1 Sweet Spots (Updated 2025)

Target these high-value routes for maximum return on your voucher. All prices are round-trip per person after voucher application.

Complete Sweet Spot Directory: All Airlines & Routes

Here’s our comprehensive directory of the best SAS Amex 2-for-1 voucher redemptions across all SkyTeam partners, updated for 2025.

Americas & Europe

Great value closer to home with Aeromexico, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic.

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Aeromexico: Europe to Mexico City from 35,000 Points

• The Deal: These routes cost 70,000 points round trip in Economy. Using a voucher means you could get each round-trip flight for just 35,000 EuroBonus points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: As revenue tickets range around $1,200, these redemptions yield a value of ~3.5 cents per point.
• Example Routes:
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Mexico City (MEX)
  • Paris (CDG) to Mexico City (MEX)
  • London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX)

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Delta: Long-Haul Economy from 45,000 Points

• The Deal: You can get these 15h-16h flights for 90,000 points round trip in Economy. Applying a 2-for-1 voucher means each round trip costs just 45,000 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: With revenue tickets around $1,500, these awards provide a value of 3.3 cents per point.
• Example Routes:
  • Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)
  • Detroit (DTW) to Seoul (ICN)

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Virgin Atlantic: Premium Business Class from 65,000 Points

• The Deal: Booking a round-trip itinerary in Business Class is 130,000 points. With a voucher, you get each ticket for 65,000 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Revenue tickets are around $5,000, resulting in an outstanding value of over 7 cents per point.
• Pro Tip: With the new Virgin-SAS codeshare, you can get extra legs to the Nordics or other parts of Europe at the same price!
• Example Routes:
  • London Heathrow (LHR) to Seattle (SEA)
  • London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  • London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Europe & Asia

Premium cabin excellence with Air France, KLM, and Korean Air.

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Air France: Business Class to Asia & South America from 82,500 Points

• The Deal: Flights to Brazil and Argentina cost 165,000 points round trip in Business Class. With a voucher, that’s 82,500 points per ticket.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: With cash prices near $3,500, that’s a whopping 4 cents per point in value!
• Pro Tip: Summer months in the southern hemisphere are December-March, so these are great destinations for a winter getaway!
• Example Routes:
  • Paris (CDG) to Singapore (SIN)
  • Paris (CDG) to Buenos Aires (EZE)
  • Paris (CDG) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) or Sao Paulo (GRU)

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KLM: Premium Business Class from 82,500 Points

• The Deal: The cheapest Business Class flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town cost roughly $4,000. With EuroBonus, it’s 165,000 points round trip; with a voucher, that comes down to 82,500 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: That’s close to 5 cents per point.
• Pro Tip: There’s decent availability on these routes throughout December and the first quarter of 2025.
• Example Routes:
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Singapore (SIN)

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Korean Air: Luxury Business Class from 82,500 Points

• The Deal: Flying from Seoul to the United States can easily cost $4,200 in Business Class. You can get these flights for 165,000 EuroBonus points round trip. Applying a voucher, that’s 82,500 per person.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Giving an excellent value of 5 cents per point.
• Pro Tip: There’s great availability on these routes during the first quarter of 2025.
• Example Routes:
  • Seoul (ICN) to Atlanta (ATL)
  • Seoul (ICN) to New York (JFK)
  • Seoul (ICN) to Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS)

Asia & Middle East

Incredible value with regional carriers and premium Middle Eastern airlines.

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Garuda Indonesia: Asian Business Class from 45,000 Points

• The Deal: A flight from Jakarta to Tokyo costs 90,000 points round trip in Business. With a voucher, the value comes down to 45,000 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: As cash prices are ~$1,700, this redemption yields a value of nearly 4 cents per point.
• Pro Tip: There’s excellent availability on these routes.
• Example Routes:
  • Jakarta (CGK) to Tokyo (TYO)
  • Denpasar (DPS) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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Xiamen Air: Long-Haul Economy from 35,000 Points

• The Deal: These routes cost 70,000 points round trip in Economy. With a voucher, each flight is just 35,000 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: As revenue tickets are around $1,100, these redemptions yield a value of over 3 cents per point.
• Example Routes:
  • Xiamen (XMN) to Sydney (SYD)
  • Xiamen (XMN) to Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Xiamen (XMN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Saudia: Ultra-Premium Business Class from 70,000 Points

• The Deal: Booking a round trip in Business Class would be 140,000 points. With a voucher, you get each flight for just 70,000 points.
• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: As those tickets are often over $7,000, these redemptions yield an insane value of 10 cents per point!
• Example Routes:
  • Jeddah (JED) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Riyadh (RUH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Jeddah (JED) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

How to Combine Cards For More Vouchers (Advanced Strategy)

As covered in our main credit card guide, holding multiple Amex cards can maximize your voucher potential:

The Elite + Premium Combo:

• SAS Amex Elite: Two Business Class vouchers at 150k/300k spend
• SAS Amex Premium: One Economy voucher at 150k spend
• Total: Three vouchers for 450,000 kr total spend

When This Makes Sense:

• You spend 300,000+ kr annually on cards
• You take multiple international trips per year
• The extra voucher value justifies the 7,620 kr combined annual fees

Note: This guide covers the Amex 2-for-1 award voucher, not the cash SAS travel vouchers used for refunds or promotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Action Plan

1. Check Your Voucher Status - Log into your Amex account to see your year-to-date spending
2. Plan Your Redemption - Identify 2-3 target routes from our sweet spot list
3. Set Award Alerts - Use AwardFares to monitor availability
4. Book Immediately - Premium seats can disappear within hours
5. Consider Card Strategy - If Business Class is your goal, the SAS Amex Elite is now essential

The 2-for-1 voucher remains the most powerful tool in the EuroBonus arsenal, but only if you understand the new rules and booking strategies. Used strategically, it can transform your premium travel aspirations into reality.

Already have a voucher? Jump straight to AwardFares to see live partner availability and set alerts.

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