SAS Amex 2-for-1 Voucher Guide (2026): Fly Business Class for Half Points

A relatively new SkyTeam partner (bookable since March 2025) that opens up excellent access to South America. Strong availability and reasonable pricing make this a solid option for Buenos Aires, Patagonia, or getaways in the Mendoza wine region.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: The EZE–MIA Business Class route at just 50K after voucher is exceptional value for reaching South America. Regional flights within South America drop to under 19K after voucher.
• Availability Found: Multiple Business Class seats available through Q3 2026 on most dates.
• Example Routes:
  • Buenos Aires (EZE) to Rome (FCO)
  • Buenos Aires (EZE) to Miami (MIA)
  • Buenos Aires (EZE) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

A reliable partner for reaching Mexico, Latin America, and surprisingly: Asia and Cuba. The 787-9 serves long-haul routes with a comfortable product, and award space is generally good.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: The Havana–Amsterdam route is a hidden gem for Cuba access. Europe–Mexico at 35K after voucher offers solid value.
• Availability Found: Good availability on Europe–Mexico routes through late 2026.
• Example Routes:
  • Paris (CDG) to Mexico City (MEX)
  • London (LHR) to Mexico City (MEX)
  • Havana (HAV) to Amsterdam (AMS)

One of the most reliable partners for Business Class availability. Air France’s long-haul product is excellent, and their extensive network from Paris CDG makes connections easy from Scandinavia.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Air France regularly releases 4–9 Business Class seats per flight on routes like CPT–CDG and HND–CDG. CDG–RUN (Réunion) is perfect for a winter escape to the Indian Ocean.
• Availability Found: Excellent availability through Q3 2026 on most long-haul routes.
• Example Routes:
  • Paris (CDG) to Tokyo (HND)
  • Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT)
  • Paris (CDG) to Réunion (RUN)

The newest addition to the EuroBonus partner lineup. TAP Business Class award space appeared on AwardFares in March 2026, opening up excellent transatlantic routes from Lisbon on modern A330-900neo and A321LR aircraft.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Business Class to Miami, JFK, San Francisco, LA, Toronto, and Montreal — all at 70K after voucher. TAP’s Lisbon hub also makes Madeira (Funchal) an excellent European getaway at just 40K after voucher in Business.
• Availability Found: Business Class from December 2026 through February 2027 on North American routes. European routes from April 2026 onward with wide-open availability (up to 9 Business seats per flight to Funchal).
• Pro Tip: Toronto (YYZ) has the best availability — nearly every other day with 2 Business seats.
• Example Routes:
  • Lisbon (LIS) to Miami (MIA)
  • Lisbon (LIS) to Toronto (YYZ)
  • Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal/Madeira (FNC)

Notoriously stingy with award space, but we found some gems. When Delta releases seats, they can offer solid value, especially on transatlantic and South American routes. Be ready to book instantly.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Those US–Buenos Aires Economy fares at 25K after voucher are outstanding value. AMS–TPA and LHR–SEA regularly show 7–9 Business Class seats.
• Availability Found: Economy and Business Class seats available on transatlantic and South American routes through late 2026.
• Example Routes:
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Tampa (TPA)
  • London (LHR) to Seattle (SEA)
  • New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE)

Excellent for reaching Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Garuda’s Business Class is underrated, and availability is generally better than other Asian carriers. Great for Bali trips.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: The JED–CGK route showed 5 Business Class seats on multiple March 2026 dates. The Middle East routing works well if connecting from Europe via the Gulf.
• Availability Found: Good Business Class availability on Southeast Asia routes.
• Example Routes:
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Jakarta (CGK)
  • Jeddah (JED) to Jakarta (CGK)
  • Denpasar/Bali (DPS) to Seoul (ICN)

Your gateway to East Africa. Good availability on the Nairobi hub routes, making this ideal for safari trips to Kenya, Tanzania, or unique routings connecting Asia to Europe via Africa.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: The NBO–Europe direct routes at 65K Business after voucher are excellent for a Kenya safari. The BKK–Europe via NBO routing offers a unique Asia-Africa-Europe itinerary.
• Availability Found: Good availability through late 2026 — great for peak safari season bookings.
• Example Routes:
  • Nairobi (NBO) to Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR)
  • Bangkok (BKK) to Amsterdam (AMS)

Like Air France (same group), KLM offers reliable Business Class availability and an excellent hard product. Amsterdam Schiphol is an easy connection point from Scandinavia.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: KLM typically releases 2–4 Business Class seats on AMS–JNB, AMS–CPT, AMS–KIX, and AMS–ICN. The South Africa routes are perfect for a southern hemisphere summer escape.
• Availability Found: Good Business Class availability on Africa, Asia, and South America routes.
• Example Routes:
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Osaka (KIX)
  • Amsterdam (AMS) to Buenos Aires (EZE)

One of the best Business Class products in SkyTeam, with excellent hard product and service. The catch? Award space is extremely limited, often just 1 seat per flight. Set alerts and be flexible.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Korean Air’s Business Class is worth experiencing, and at 90K after voucher, it’s accessible if you can find seats.
• Availability Found: Scattered dates, but only 1 Business Class seat per flight. Economy typically shows 2 seats.
• Pro Tip: ⚠️ If traveling as a couple, you may need to book separate flights or settle for Economy. Solo travelers have the best shot at Korean Air Business.
• Example Routes:
  • Seoul (ICN) to London (LHR)
  • Seoul (ICN) to Toronto (YYZ)
  • Seoul (ICN) to Amsterdam (AMS)

The hidden gem of SkyTeam redemptions. Saudia’s new Business Class is genuinely excellent, and the ultra-long-haul routes offer insane value. The catch: complex routings with layovers in Jeddah/Riyadh, and Business Class often limited to 1 seat.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Those 25K Business Class redemptions after voucher on routes like DXB–NBO are among the best value in all of SkyTeam. Yes, really — Business Class for 25,000 points.
• Availability Found: Availability on ultra-value routes and IST–BKK/DPS/HKT through 2026.
• Pro Tip: Expect layovers in Jeddah or Riyadh — but worth it for the points savings and Saudia’s excellent new cabins.
• Example Routes:
  • Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)
  • Istanbul (IST) to Bangkok (BKK)
  • Paris (CDG) to Manila (MNL)

• Why It’s NOT a Sweet Spot: At 95K Economy or 190K Business after voucher, you’re paying what other airlines charge without a voucher.
• The Upside: CPH–SGN is a direct flight from Copenhagen. But you’re much better off booking Air France or KLM to Asia.
• Example Routes:
  • Copenhagen (CPH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
  • Frankfurt (FRA) to Hanoi (HAN)

Premium transatlantic flying at its finest. Virgin’s Upper Class is consistently rated among the best Business Class products, and the new SAS codeshare makes connections from Scandinavia seamless.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: Virgin regularly opens 3–6 Business Class seats on LAX–LHR and SFO–LHR. The ICN–MLE route at just 12.5K after voucher is incredible for a Maldives trip.
• Availability Found: Good transatlantic availability, especially LHR–LAX and LHR–SFO. JFK–BGI for Caribbean escapes.
• Pro Tip: Use SAS to connect from Scandinavia to London, then onward on Virgin Upper Class to the US.
• Example Routes:
  • London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  • London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)
  • Seoul (ICN) to Maldives (MLE)

A lesser-known option for reaching China, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Business Class availability is extremely rare (often just 1 seat), but Economy can be a solid value play for long-haul routes.

• Why It’s a Sweet Spot: The Australia routes at 70K Economy after voucher offer decent value for reaching Down Under.
• Availability Found: Limited — Economy only on most routes.
• Pro Tip: ⚠️ Business Class is nearly impossible to find — we rarely see more than 1 seat. Use Xiamen for Economy redemptions only.
• Example Routes:
  • Paris (CDG) to Sydney (SYD)
  • Bangkok (BKK) to Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Xiamen (XMN) to Paris (CDG)