SAN FRANCISCO — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is further expanding its services, with the launch of a new nonstop route between the United States and Scandinavia starting Monday, April 8th, 2013.
SAS recognizes the growing importance of North America and is responding to the strong demand from both international and Scandinavian businesses for direct service between the U.S. West Coast and Scandinavia. With 6 weekly frequencies year-round, SAS will offer nonstop flights from San Francisco to Copenhagen.
Rickard Gustafson, CEO of SAS Group, emphasized the airline’s commitment to meeting customer demand, stating, “SAS is always looking to serve markets where there is high demand from Scandinavian travelers.” The new route is expected to benefit both business and leisure travelers, as well as facilitate Scandinavian imports and exports.
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee welcomed the announcement, highlighting the economic and cultural benefits of connecting the Bay Area with Europe. Meanwhile, San Francisco International Airport Director John L. Martin expressed excitement over SAS’s new service, which will enhance connectivity to Copenhagen, Scandinavia, the Baltic region, and beyond.
With its main hub in Copenhagen, SAS offers convenient transfers to an extensive route network covering Scandinavia, Finland, Russia, the Baltics, Poland, and Germany. The airline anticipates approximately 125,000 passengers annually on the San Francisco-Copenhagen route.
Flights will depart from San Francisco to Copenhagen daily, except Tuesdays, at 5:35 pm, arriving the next day in Copenhagen at 1:15 pm. Return flights from Copenhagen will operate daily, except Tuesdays, departing at 12:25 pm and arriving in San Francisco at 2:24 pm on the same day. Flight duration is approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes.
For booking and more information, visit: https://www.flysas.com/en/us/
Currently, SAS operates nonstop services from various U.S. cities to Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, as well as connecting flights to destinations throughout Europe from its hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.