SAS is continuing its focus on innovations, digitalization and producing new, smart solutions that make traveling easier. In yet another step in the evolution of portable technology, SAS’s innovation division, SAS Labs, has teamed up with Samsung to develop a solution that gives travelers access to the SAS app and Smart Pass via Samsung’s Gear S2 smart watch.

SAS have unveiled their new refurbished cabins on all long-haul aircraft. The upgrade has involved adding super modern seats, greater comfort and a new on-demand entertainment system. All SAS long-haul aircraft have been upgraded with an ultra modern interior design and new seats in all classes designed to enchance passenger comfort. The materials and color scheme in the new cabins have been chosen to create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The seating in SAS Go and SAS Plus is designed with good storage to create extra space.

This year, SAS is celebrating 70 years as Scandinavians’ preferred airline. The airline was founded 1st August 1946 when the three national airlines; Denmark’s Det Danske Luftfartselskab, Norway’s Det Norske Luftfartselskap, and Sweden’s Svensk Interkontinetal Lufttrafik AB, joined forces to create Scandinavian Airlines System, now the Scandinavian Airlines you know today.

SAS has launched a simple and flexible way to bid on an upgrade, whether you are flying to the USA, Asia, Europe, or within the Nordic region. The new product is called SAS Upgrade and it lets you decide how much you want to bid for an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business, the highest bids wins the upgrade. It will be possible to pay for the upgrade with both payment cards and using EuroBonus points. Plus Eurobonus points are also earned on the upgrade.

SAS continues to develop and improve its’ on-board offering for frequent travellers, and is now launching 'Fresh Bites' – fresh and light snacks for customers traveling in SAS Plus on routes within Scandinavia and short-haul within Europe. Fresh Bites will be offered from the end of March to complement the existing on-board service, on inter-Scandinavian routes and European short-haul routes with a 1 hour 20 minute flight time.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is seeking views on the airport's 'Route to 2030' Strategic Development Plan until the 30th April 2016. The Strategic Development Plan details the airport’s likely growth and development to 2030 alongside a Surface Access Strategy containing plans for improving surface transport to the region. For full details or to contribute your views visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/about-the-airport.

From the 27th April 2016 SAS Go Light will be available on all European routes so passengers can travel with hand luggage only and benefit from lower prices. SAS Go Light has been rolled out to all European destinations following positive feedback on selected route trials of the product in 2015.

SAS Expands with New USA Routes

SAS Scandinavian Airlines now fly direct to Hong Kong five times a week with excellent European connections and with short transfer times in Stockholm. The new route, SAS’ fourth direct connection between Scandinavia and Asia, will be flown on a by SAS a brand new Airbus 330 Enhanced and an upgraded Airbus 340 with an all new modern interior, mood lighting, wider seats, a new entertainment system, High Definition screens and Wi-Fi on-board, among other facilities.

SAS have announced eight new routes plus increased frequency on popular routes for the summer 2016 timetable. SAS will add popular holiday destinations for the leisure market plus new direct year-round flights on the most in-demand business destinations.

New Routes: