Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Romania’s flag carrier TAROM have launched a new codeshare agreement, expanding connectivity between Scandinavia and Romania via key European hubs. The first codeshare flights started operating on February 9, 2026, with tickets already on sale through both airlines’ websites.

How the Codeshare Works

Under the agreement, SAS customers can book TAROM-operated flights between Bucharest and major European hubs, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, and Prague, with onward connections on SAS-operated flights to Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm. TAROM places its code on the SAS segments between those hubs and Scandinavia, meaning passengers from either side can book the full journey on a single ticket.

In practice, a traveler in Bucharest looking to reach Stockholm can now book a single itinerary that routes through, say, Amsterdam, with TAROM flying the Bucharest–Amsterdam leg and SAS handling Amsterdam–Stockholm. No separate bookings, no re-checking bags.

SAS and TAROM launch a new codeshare agreement connecting Scandinavia and Romania.

What It Means for Frequent Flyers

Both SAS and TAROM are SkyTeam alliance members, so this codeshare deepens an existing relationship. Here’s what matters for loyalty program members:

  • EuroBonus Earning: SAS EuroBonus members can already earn Bonus and Level points on eligible TAROM flights. The codeshare makes it easier to build itineraries that credit to EuroBonus across both airlines.
  • SkyTeam Elite Benefits: Gold and Diamond members can expect reciprocal perks like lounge access, priority boarding, and extra baggage when flying TAROM-operated codeshare segments.
  • Flying Blue Integration: TAROM participates in the Flying Blue loyalty program, so Air France-KLM members can also earn and redeem miles on TAROM flights, relevant as EuroBonus and Flying Blue move closer together ahead of the expected program merger later in 2026.

Earning EuroBonus on TAROM

If you’re an EuroBonus member, remember to add your membership number when booking codeshare itineraries on TAROM’s website to ensure your points credit correctly. Earning rates vary by booking class, check the EuroBonus TAROM partner page for the full table.

Copenhagen as a Hub

The codeshare supports SAS’s broader strategy of strengthening Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm as connection hubs for travelers across Europe. By linking TAROM’s Romanian network with SAS’s intra-Scandinavian and European services, both airlines gain better passenger flows without adding new routes.

SAS also highlighted its operational reliability as a selling point, the airline was repeatedly ranked among the world’s most punctual carriers in 2025. Passengers on SAS-operated segments will also benefit from the ongoing rollout of Starlink high-speed WiFi across the fleet.

SAS strengthens Copenhagen as a hub with the new TAROM codeshare.

What About TAROM?

For those unfamiliar, TAROM (Transporturile Aeriene Române) is Romania’s flag carrier, founded in 1954 and based at Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest. The airline joined SkyTeam in 2010 and operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and ATR turboprops, with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft entering service as part of a fleet modernization program.

TAROM’s European network covers destinations across Central and Eastern Europe, making it a useful connector for SkyTeam travelers looking to reach Romania and neighboring countries.

What We’re Watching

From an award travel perspective, this codeshare is most interesting for EuroBonus members looking to reach Bucharest (or use it as a gateway to Romania). While TAROM’s network is mostly short-haul European, the ability to book seamless codeshare itineraries on a single ticket adds convenience, especially for connections through Amsterdam or Frankfurt where both airlines have strong schedules. I recently flew TAROM from Paris to Bucharest for my EuroBonus Millionaire challenge, back in 2024.

We’ll be keeping an eye on how award availability shapes up for these codeshare routes on AwardFares. If new EuroBonus redemption options pop up, we’ll share them here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did the SAS-TAROM codeshare start?

The first codeshare flights began operating on February 9, 2026. Tickets have been on sale since February 3, 2026, through both SAS and TAROM’s websites.

Which routes are covered by the codeshare?

TAROM-operated flights between Bucharest and Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, and Prague, connecting to SAS-operated flights between those hubs and Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.

Can I earn EuroBonus points on TAROM flights?

Yes. As SkyTeam partners, EuroBonus members can earn Bonus and Level points on eligible TAROM flights. Earning rates depend on your booking class, check the SAS partner page for TAROM for details.

Can I use EuroBonus points to book TAROM flights?

Yes, you can redeem EuroBonus points on TAROM flights as a SkyTeam partner redemption. Availability may vary by route and date.

Do SkyTeam elite benefits apply on codeshare flights?

Yes. Both airlines are SkyTeam members, so elite benefits like lounge access, priority services, and extra baggage allowance apply on qualifying itineraries.

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