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| Founded | 2021 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 10 April 2022 | ||||||
| AOC # | SE.AOC.0090 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | EuroBonus | ||||||
| Alliance | SkyTeam (affiliate) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 10 | ||||||
| Parent company | SAS Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Solna, Stockholm, Sweden | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
SAS Link is a regional airline subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines, both owned by the SAS Group.
The airline was founded in 2021 and started operations in 2022. [1] The airline is operating from Copenhagen Airport, Oslo Airport and Bergen Airport. SAS Link is looking to expand its fleet over the next coming years.
As of June 2024 [update] , SAS Link operates the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Embraer E195 | 10 | — | 122 | Operated for Scandinavian Airlines. |
| Total | 10 | — |
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