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In this week's bulletin: SAS codeshares with Delta and brings back Business Class in Europe, Finnair counts down to Christmas and Virgin Australia's ultimutt announcement …
Delta & SAS codeshare, new SAS destinations and European Business Class
SAS - the flag carrier of Denmark, Sweden and Norway - will officially codeshare with fellow Sky Team member Delta from September 25th. Those flying to the United States will gain access to over 150 destinations including the Delta hubs of Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Boston and Los Angeles. Passengers travelling to the Nordics will gain 50 North European destinations from the SAS hubs in Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. The agreement will offer reciprocal codeshare and frequent flyer benefits including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or SAS EuroBonus points across both carriers.
SAS officially joined Sky Team on September 1st, and has announced that its adding 15 destinations from summer 2025. From Copenhagen. passengers will be able to fly to new destinations include Seattle, Krakow, Madrid, Budapest, Lyon, Valencia, Malta, Bucharest, Milan Linate, Seville, Turku, Billund, Kristiansand, Harstad/Narvik, and Bodø.
And SAS says that it will introduce a new European Business Class. Along with blocked middle seats, premium passengers will enjoy enhanced catering, and a more luxurious ground experience.
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Santa Claus is coming to Town!
Finnair - the Official Airline of Santa Claus - is preparing for Christmas!
Yes, with less than 100 days until the “BIG” day, the Helsinki-based airline is gearing up to 31 flights a day to Lapland and the region's gateways of Ivalo, Kemi-Tornio, Kittila, Kuusamo and Rovaniemi - The Official Hometown of Santa Claus.
Services have been specifically timed to allow for easy connections from Finnair’s UK destinations – London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh - in addition to flights from the Irish capital, Dublin. Overall, Finnair's new winter schedule marks a 27% increase in flights to Lapland versus 2023.
Finnair offers an easy transfer between flights from as little as 40 minutes, thanks to all services operating from the same terminal.
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Virgin Australia Gears Up for Pet-Friendly Flights
Virgin Australia is set to introduce pet-friendly flights. This long-awaited service will allow passengers to bring small cats and dogs on board domestic flights, provided they can travel in carriers that fit under the seat.
While the exact launch date and pricing details are still being finalised, Virgin Australia has confirmed that a limited trial is in the works.
It's anticipated that flying with a pet will incur an additional fee of up to AUD150. Your pet carrier will count towards your carry-on baggage allowance, and pets will be restricted to specific rows, preventing them from roaming freely or sitting on laps.
The proposed pet-friendly flights will not affect the current policy for approved assistance animals, which can continue to travel in the cabin at no extra cost. Virgin Australia will also maintain its existing cargo options for pets. If the airline adheres to the original timeline, passengers can expect to travel with their furry friends starting around March 2025.
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