SAS has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines, effective September 25, 2024. The agreement comes after the European airline joined SkyTeam on September 1, 2024. It also comes after the airline exited its US chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, successfully restructuring over $2bn of debt.
The codeshare agreement will improve connection opportunities for customers flying between North America and Scandinavia and will offer reciprocal codeshare and frequent flyer benefits including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or SAS EuroBonus points across both carriers
"With our new direct route from Copenhagen to Seattle, we’re strengthening connections to the Pacific Northwest offering more travel options for our passengers," SAS chief commercial officer Paul Verhagen.
"As part of Delta’s mission to connect people around the world, our new partnership with SAS will strengthen our presence in Northern Europe by offering customers improved access to destinations throughout Scandinavia and a better overall flying experience," added Delta's senior vice president alliances Perry Cantarutti.
SAS customers will gain additional access to more than 150 destinations in North America via Delta’s hubs in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. Meanwhile, Delta customers flying from North America will gain access to 50 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm.