Air France-KLM and SAS Expand Codeshare Partnership to Boost Transatlantic Connectivity
Air France-KLM and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have taken another significant step in strengthening their commercial ties, with the launch of an expanded codeshare agreement that deepens cooperation on transatlantic routes. This latest development underscores both airlines’ shared commitment to offering passengers greater connectivity, more travel options, and a seamless journey between Scandinavia and the United States.
Expanded Transatlantic Codeshare
Under the new arrangement, Air France will now place its code on a wide range of nonstop flights operated by SAS between major Scandinavian hubs and leading U.S. cities. This expansion is designed to make travel across the Atlantic easier for customers, while also offering more flexibility in terms of routes, ticketing, and loyalty program benefits.
From Copenhagen International Airport (CPH), Air France customers will gain access to nonstop flights operated by SAS to a comprehensive list of U.S. destinations: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York-Newark (EWR), New York-JFK (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington, D.C. (IAD).
From Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), SAS-operated flights to New York-Newark (EWR) and Miami (MIA) will now be accessible under the Air France code.
From Oslo Airport (OSL), the codeshare will extend to SAS-operated flights bound for New York-Newark (EWR) and New York-JFK (JFK).
These additions dramatically enhance the options available for travelers booking with Air France, particularly for those seeking convenient connections between Europe and multiple U.S. gateways.
Reservations Now Available
Reservations for these newly codeshared flights are already open and can be made through a variety of booking channels, including airfrance.com, klm.com, flysas.com, as well as global distribution systems and travel agencies worldwide. This immediate availability ensures that customers can begin taking advantage of the expanded network without delay.
The launch is also timely, coinciding with a growing demand for transatlantic travel as business, leisure, and visiting-family travel all continue to rebound and expand post-pandemic.
Building on a Strong Foundation
This latest step in the Air France-KLM and SAS relationship is not an isolated event but rather part of a carefully built and steadily growing commercial partnership.
The cooperation between the two airlines formally began in 2024, laying the groundwork for deeper integration and wider codesharing opportunities. Since then, both airlines have worked consistently to align their strategies in order to provide passengers with smoother connections and improved access to each other’s networks.
A pivotal moment in the partnership came in September 2024, when SAS officially joined the SkyTeam Alliance. Air France-KLM, as a founding member of SkyTeam, has played a central role in expanding the alliance’s global footprint. SAS’s entry into the alliance gave customers from Scandinavia greater access to SkyTeam’s extensive international network, including over a thousand destinations worldwide served by alliance members.
Earlier in 2025, the cooperation expanded further when SAS placed its code on selected long-haul international flights operated by Air France and KLM from their respective hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This move added new possibilities for SAS passengers looking to travel to Asia, Africa, and other long-haul destinations served by Air France-KLM. The reciprocal nature of these codeshares also strengthened European connectivity, with customers able to book seamlessly across the combined short- and medium-haul networks of both carriers.
Benefits for Frequent Flyers
The growing partnership is also notable for its focus on loyalty program integration. Passengers traveling on the new transatlantic codeshare routes can earn miles in Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program, as well as XP (Experience Points) that count toward achieving or maintaining elite status.
Additionally, SAS flights are now eligible for Flying Blue reward redemptions, meaning members can use their miles to book flights across the SAS network, subject to seat availability. This alignment of loyalty programs significantly enhances the value proposition for frequent flyers, giving them more opportunities to accrue and redeem miles across a broader range of routes.
A Shared Vision for the Future
By expanding their cooperation, Air France-KLM and SAS are making a clear statement about their long-term vision: to create a more integrated, customer-friendly transatlantic network that serves the needs of both business and leisure travelers.
The transatlantic market remains one of the most competitive and strategically important corridors in global aviation. For Air France-KLM, deeper integration with SAS allows the group to solidify its presence in Scandinavia, an important region with strong economic, cultural, and familial ties to the United States. For SAS, the cooperation provides increased visibility and distribution power, as flights operated under its brand gain exposure through Air France’s global sales and marketing channels.
The partnership also ensures that Scandinavian travelers can benefit from easier onward connections via Air France’s extensive network out of Paris and KLM’s hub in Amsterdam, providing access to destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Strengthening Alliances Amid Industry Change
The aviation industry is currently undergoing significant transformation, driven by customer demand for seamless travel, ongoing sustainability initiatives, and increased competition on major routes. Strategic partnerships and alliances have become essential tools for airlines seeking to expand reach without incurring the costs of launching new standalone operations.
In this context, the collaboration between Air France-KLM and SAS demonstrates how well-structured commercial partnerships can create mutual benefits. Both airlines gain access to markets that would otherwise require substantial investment to develop independently, while customers enjoy more choices, greater flexibility, and the reassurance of traveling with established, reliable carriers.
The fact that SAS is now part of the SkyTeam alliance further strengthens the rationale behind the codeshare, as it creates a unified framework for cooperation, including shared standards, benefits, and customer service expectations.
As Air France-KLM and SAS continue to deepen their partnership, further initiatives may follow, ranging from more integrated schedules to expanded loyalty program reciprocity and potentially even joint ventures in the future.
For now, however, the newly expanded codeshare agreement represents a tangible step forward in giving passengers more destinations, better connections, and improved service across the Atlantic. It reflects a strategy built not only on competition but also on collaboration—demonstrating that in a globalized aviation market, working together often produces the best outcomes for both airlines and their customers.
The expanded partnership between Air France-KLM and SAS highlights the growing importance of strategic cooperation in the modern airline industry. By adding Air France’s code to SAS-operated transatlantic flights from Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo to key U.S. destinations, the airlines are ensuring that customers benefit from wider choices, seamless travel, and valuable loyalty rewards.
From the initial cooperation in 2024, to SAS’s entry into SkyTeam in 2024, to today’s codeshare expansion, each step has reinforced a partnership rooted in shared goals: connectivity, customer satisfaction, and global reach. With this latest development, travelers across Scandinavia and the U.S. are set to enjoy a more connected future—one defined by convenience, flexibility, and the strength of two respected aviation brands working hand in hand.