SAS offers seats on first electric flights in 2028

On June 2 at 6 am ET (12 noon CET), Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will begin accepting seat reservations for its commercial electric flight in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. This event presents an opportunity for travelers to become part of aviation history. Each of the three inaugural flights, scheduled to take place in 2028, will offer 30 seats available for reservation.

SAS' goal is net-zero emissions by 2050. An important part of achieving this goal is to develop and use technological innovations such as electric aircraft on shorter trips.

"Since its inception in 1946, SAS has been one of the pioneers in the airline industry, being for instance the first commercial airline operator to fly over the North Pole to significantly shorten flight time between continents. A groundbreaking activity for which SAS received the Columbus Prize. The fact that we can now invite our passengers to the next major milestone in the future of aviation is a natural continuation of that pioneering spirit and a significant step on our journey towards more sustainable aviation," says SAS President & CEO Anko van der Werff. 

The ticket price for the inaugural flight will be SEK/NOK/DKK 1946 (~US$180) – a tribute to the year when SAS first started flying. A start-up that also marks the beginning of SAS’ innovative nature, with then-founder Wallenberg stating that “moving from the old to the new is the only tradition worth preserving.” 

Facts: 

• Reserve a seat at flysas.com/electric - maximum two seats per reservation and person

• Reservations will be made available on 2 June at 12:00 CET in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark 

• Price: 1946 kr.  incl.  fees and taxes to be paid 30 days prior to the date of the flight once communicated – no fees for the reservation

• Departure day: To be communicated to travelers by email when decided 

• Place of departure: To be communicated to travelers by email when decided 

SAS’ significant sustainability milestones include: 

• 2019: a partnership with Airbus to pave the way for large-scale use of low- and zero-emission commercial aircraft.  

• 2019: SAS cooperates with Heart Aerospace to drive the development of electric aircraft. Subsequently, in September 2022, signed a letter of support for their new electric ES-30 to its regional fleet.  

Future sustainability targets include:   

• 2030: 50% noise reduction compared with 2010  

• 2030: Sustainable aviation fuel equivalent to SAS' domestic production

• 2050: Net-zero carbon emissions in line with IATA’s updated ambition

SAS, with main hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, flies to destinations in Europe, USA and Asia. Spurred by a Scandinavian heritage and sustainability values, SAS aims to be the driving force in sustainable aviation and in the transition toward net zero emissions. It plans to reduce total carbon emissions by 25% by 2025, by using more sustainable aviation fuel and a modern fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft. In addition to flight operations, SAS offers ground handling services, technical maintenance and air cargo services. SAS is a founding member of the Star Alliance, and together with its partner airlines offers a wide network worldwide.