How does SAS’s transition to SkyTeam affect eligibility for SkyPriority and lounge access for travelers?
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SAS’s move to SkyTeam expands the range of SkyPriority services and lounge access that EuroBonus members receive.
SkyPriority eligibility
- EuroBonus Silver members are now recognized as SkyTeam Elite, giving them priority check‑in and extra baggage allowances on most SkyTeam airlines The Bulkhead Seat
- EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members become SkyTeam Elite Plus, which adds fast‑track security, priority boarding and other SkyPriority perks The Bulkhead Seat The Gate with Brian Cohen
Lounge access changes
- All EuroBonus members gain access to the 750+ SkyTeam airport lounges that SAS customers can use as part of the alliance The Bulkhead Seat
- Silver members do not receive lounge entry; lounge access is reserved for SkyTeam Elite Plus members (Gold/Diamond), who can use partner lounges across the network The Bulkhead Seat The Gate with Brian Cohen
- SkyTeam Elite Plus status also unlocks entry to third‑party lounges that SAS added at 35 European airports, further extending lounge availability for Gold/Diamond members One Mile at a Time
Practical impact
- After September 1 2024, any SAS passenger holding EuroBonus Silver will enjoy SkyPriority check‑in and baggage benefits, while those with Gold or Diamond status will receive the full suite of SkyPriority services plus lounge access throughout the SkyTeam alliance.
The Bulkhead Seat SAS Will Join SkyTeam on September 1st
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The Bulkhead Seat Goodbye, Star Alliance: SAS Joins SkyTeam Today
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The Gate with Brian Cohen Scandinavian Airlines Now a Member of SkyTeam Alliance
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One Mile at a Time SAS Adds Third Party Lounge Access At 35 European Airports
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been undergoing some major changes in recent times, following its restructuring. The airline transitioned from Star Alliance to Sky Team, after getting an investment from Air France-KLM. We’ve seen the airline make all kinds of customer friendly changes in recent times, and here’s the latest example of that. In this post: Each airline takes a different approach to lounge access. Airlines sometimes operate their own lounges, sometimes provide access to lounges of alliance partners, and sometimes contract out to third party lounge operators, depending on what options are available at a particular airport.