{"id":183750,"date":"2026-01-29T14:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=183750"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:11:42","slug":"sas-announces-return-to-dubai-and-new-routes-to-phuket-and-krabi-from-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/01\/sas-announces-return-to-dubai-and-new-routes-to-phuket-and-krabi-from-copenhagen.html","title":{"rendered":"SAS Announces Return to Dubai and New Routes to Phuket and Krabi from Copenhagen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)<\/strong> has announced a significant expansion of its long-haul network for the Winter 2026\/27 season. The airline is adding three new intercontinental routes from its primary hub in <strong>Copenhagen: Dubai, Phuket, and Krabi<\/strong>. This move responds to sustained growth in demand for travel to the Middle East and Asia while consolidating the Danish airport\u2019s role as the global gateway for Scandinavia and Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return to Dubai: Ending a 15-Year Absence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most notable announcements is SAS\u2019s return to Dubai, a market it has not served since 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule: <\/strong>The new Copenhagen\u2013Dubai route will launch on October 25, 2026, and run through March 27, 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frequency: <\/strong>The service will operate daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Value:<\/strong> Dubai is recognized as a global hub for business, tourism, and innovation. For SAS, re-establishing a presence in the UAE recovers direct access to a high-value market for both corporate and leisure travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operations: <\/strong>Interestingly, the route will be operated by the Airbus A320neo. Using a single-aisle aircraft for a segment typically reserved for wide-body planes highlights a unique operational approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/12\/sas-and-westjet-expand-cooperation-with-new-codeshare-agreement.html\">SAS and WestJet Expand Cooperation with New Codeshare Agreement<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Thailand: Record Growth and Historic Firsts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Southeast Asia serves as another pillar of this expansion, with SAS increasing its capacity to Thailand by more than 75% compared to the previous winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phuket and Krabi: First-Ever Scheduled Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in its history, SAS will operate direct, scheduled services from Copenhagen to Phuket and Krabi. This makes SAS the only airline offering non-stop flights from Copenhagen to these destinations, providing a clear competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Route Season Frequency Aircraft<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Copenhagen \u2013 Phuket<\/strong><br>Dec 9, 2026 \u2013 March 29, 2027<br>2 to 3 flights per week<br>Airbus A350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Copenhagen \u2013 Krabi<\/strong><br>Dec 8, 2026 \u2013 March 28, 2027<br>2 flights per week<br>Airbus A350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The schedule is designed to optimize European connections, maximizing transit passenger flow and reinforcing Copenhagen\u2019s status as an intercontinental hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fleet Expansion and Global Capacity Increases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth is supported by the addition of two new Airbus A350s, leading to a 34% increase in operations for this specific model within the SAS network. This wide-body fleet expansion is the structural foundation enabling increased supply in key markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable Capacity Increases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>North America:<\/strong> Boston (+70%), San Francisco (+20%), and Chicago (+10%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asia: <\/strong>Seoul (+50%), Tokyo Haneda (+40%), and Bangkok (+15%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Punctuality as a Strategic Asset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SAS emphasizes that this expansion is backed by tangible improvements in operational performance. Over the past year, the company has been recognized several times as the most punctual airline in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Erik Westman, Chief Revenue Officer at SAS, the growth in capacity and fleet reflects &#8220;the strong momentum of our transformation and our ambition for sustainable growth&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-topics\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-9e302684     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"208\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/u-s-plans-22-billion-investment-to-modernize-washington-dulles-international-airport.html\" 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