KLM, Air France and SAS today announced that they have signed codeshare and interline agreements applicable to KLM, Air France and SAS. These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program benefits. They will enter into force on September 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. KLM and Air France 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 KLM and Air France’s hubs at Amsterdam Schiphol airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Additionally, intercontinental destinations will be added to the agreement in the near future.
The interline agreement will cover the European network of KLM, Air France and SAS, providing customers with extended travel options.
Members of Flying Blue and EuroBonus, the respective loyalty programmes of Air France-KLM and SAS, will be able to earn and spend Miles/Points on all flights operating as of September 1, 2024. Eligible EuroBonus members will also be able to enjoy SkyTeam services and benefits including SkyPriority and lounge access.
“These agreements mark an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM and SAS,” said Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM. “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.”
“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”, said Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.
KLM and Air France operate up to 200 weekly flights between their hubs – at Amsterdam Schiphol airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport – and SAS’s hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
SAS currently operates up to 65 weekly flights to Amsterdam Schiphol airport and 44 to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.