SAS Airlines' second Dubai-Copenhagen season flies high

SAS Airlines' Dubai-Copenhagen service serves as an important link for Middle Eastern travelers to experience Scandinavian natural attractions, as well as for business people from both the Middle East and Northern Europe to further explore the increasing business opportunities brought about by the growing regional bilateral trade between the hubs. In addition, the airline caters to a huge segment of Scandinavians who travel into Dubai and the region.

"SAS Scandinavian Airlines' second season of the Dubai-Copenhagen service has resumed to provide business and leisure travelers a thrice-weekly, non-stop flight to Copenhagen and excellent onward connections into Northern Europe at competitive prices,"

Anna Lyczak-Czepukojc, UAE General Manager, Scandinavian Airlines, said.

The first flight from Dubai to Copenhagen under an improved schedule of Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, took off from Dubai International Airport at 0905 hrs on 30 October 2008 and arrived at the Copenhagen airport at exactly 1315 hrs (Copenhagen time) on the same day.

"SAS Scandinavian Airlines' punctuality is founded on a respect for people's personal time and work, which makes it the company's priority so that our customers can depart and arrive on time,"commented Lyczak-Czepukojc.

"By targeting Scandinavian customers as well as local travellers, we are confident that we will be able to develop and achieve positive results during this winter season," Lyczak-Czepukojc added.

With hospitality and diversity being cornerstones in the Scandinavian culture, SAS Scandinavian Airlines' quality of service is characterized by simplicity, efficiency, and convenience, and is delivered with informality, friendliness, and personal straightforwardness.

"By offering our customers the kind of service that is uniquely Scandinavian, we can guarantee a Scandinavian experience right from the moment they board the aircraft," Lyczak-Czepukojc explained.

Using an Airbus A340 aircraft, SAS Airlines Business Class passengers are expected to enjoy the highest level of comfort in SAS Business Sleeper seats that has a 170-degree recline in addition to its trademark Scandinavian service at its best. Economy Extra (SAS premium economy) passengers are offered extra wide seats with increased leg space, efficient Business Class check-in and security fast-track at selected airports, and individual screen with video-on-demand.

Finally, Economy Class passengers will have individual video screens to enjoy films, games and audio programs throughout the flight.

In welcoming the second Dubai-Copenhagen season, SAS Airlines is offering a special introductory price of Dhs1,400.00 (excluding taxes and service fees) for the first four flights until 6 November as well as other competitive prices throughout the season starting from AED 1,600.00.

In addition, all SAS Scandinavian Airlines' special price offers are valid for collection of EuroBonus points, SAS' frequent flyer program whereby members accumulate points on trips, hotel stays, etc. These points can then be redeemed at either SAS or partners.

Reservations and bookings for the SAS Scandinavian Airlines connections can be made through their GSA, Dnata Travel Services, any IATA Agent in the UAE or directly through their website.