Air France-KLM, SAS sign codeshare, interline deals
Air France-KLM and SAS have signed codeshare and interline agreements applicable to Air France, KLM and SAS. These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program benefits and they take effect Sept. 1, 2024, when SAS officially joins the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member.
The codeshare agreement will cover a wide range of European destinations.
Air France and KLM customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
SAS customers will gain access to 33 destinations in Europe beyond Air France and KLM’s hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Additionally, intercontinental destinations will be added to the agreement in the near future.
The interline agreement will cover the European network of Air France, KLM and SAS, providing customers with extended travel options.
Members of Flying Blue and EuroBonus, the respective loyalty programs of Air France-KLM and SAS, will be able to earn and spend Miles/Points on all flights operating as of Sept. 1, 2024. Eligible EuroBonus members will also be able to enjoy SkyTeam services and benefits including SkyPriority and lounge access.
Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM, said: “These agreements mark an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM and SAS. By connecting our networks and hubs, our customers will benefit from a broad range of European destinations and high-quality services. We look forward to further developing this relationship and to strengthening our position in the Scandinavian region.”
Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS, said: “We are proud to launch codeshare flights with our future SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM today, enhancing our connectivity and offering greater benefits to our loyal customers. The collaboration with Air France-KLM holds great opportunities. It will not only attract new passengers to SAS, but also elevate the SAS’ global visibility and connectivity. We are looking forward to a successful, long-standing collaboration together.”
Air France and KLM operate up to 200 weekly flights between their hubs – at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam Schiphol airport – and SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
SAS currently operates up to 44 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, and 65 to Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
Reservations are now open on www.airfrance.com, www.klm.com, www.flysas.com, and via all distribution channels for flights departing as of Sept.1, 2024.
