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Scandinavian Airlines System SK

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Scandinavian Airlines System (code SK) is an airline based in Sweden, a member of Star Alliance. A full-service carrier — the fare usually includes a checked bag, a meal and seat selection.

IATA codeSK

ICAO codeSAS

Home countrySweden

AllianceStar Alliance

CallsignSCANDINAVIAN

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The airline in numbers

Scandinavian Airlines System — facts & history

We gathered Scandinavian Airlines System's numbers from the open datasets, flying since 1946.

Founded

1946

80 years ago

Alliance

SkyTeam

Headquarters

Solna

Employees

12,329

Aircraft types in the fleet: Boeing 767 · Airbus A340 · Boeing 747 · Airbus A320 family · Airbus A330 · Fokker F28 Fellowship · Fokker 50 · ATR 72 · Douglas DC-9 · Douglas DC-8 · Convair CV-990 Coronado · Sud Aviation Caravelle.

Straight from the maker: Boeing · Airbus · ATR · Bombardier / De Havilland Canada

סקנדינביאן איירליינס או בקיצור SAS היא חברת התעופה הלאומית של המדינות הסקנדינביות: שוודיה, דנמרק ונורווגיה. החברה מפעילה טיסות משלוש המדינות לרחבי אירופה, המזרח התיכון, המזרח הרחוק וצפון אמריקה. בסיסה הגדול ביותר של החברה נמצא בנמל התעופה קופנהגן קסטרופ.

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Worth knowing

Before you fly Scandinavian Airlines System

SAS (Scandinavian) flies via Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. Orderly service, mid-to-high price; the basic 'SAS Go Light' fare has no bag. Joined SkyTeam in 2024.

Copenhagen (CPH) is SAS's handiest hub — a compact airport, a 40-minute connection is realistic.

Route network

Where Scandinavian Airlines System flies

Main bases (by number of routes): קופנהגן (CPH) · אופסלה (ARN) · אוסלו (OSL) · סטוונגר (SVG) · פרנקפורט (FRA) · ברגן (BGO)

Key destinations

The route network is based on OpenFlights data and updated periodically — the exact schedule and current deals are on the airline's own site.

When a flight goes wrong

Compensation for a Scandinavian Airlines System flight

If a Scandinavian Airlines System flight to/from the EU was cancelled, delayed 3+ hours, or you were bumped — under EU261 you may be owed up to €600, regardless of ticket price. Checking is free.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which alliance is Scandinavian Airlines System in?

Scandinavian Airlines System is a member of Star Alliance — so miles and lounge access are shared with the other member carriers.

What is Scandinavian Airlines System's flight code?

The IATA code is SK, the ICAO code is SAS.

Where does Scandinavian Airlines System operate most of its flights from?

The main base is Copenhagen (CPH), then Stockholm (ARN). In total the airline serves about 126 destinations.

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