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SAS, Scandinavian Airlines Connecting Flights

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This is a Scandinavian Airlines connecting flights guide.

It covers everything from how to book connecting flights with SAS to baggage rules and air passengers rights. Scandinavian Airlines, more commonly known as SAS, is a full-service traditional airline, one of the founders of Star Alliance. It’s the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The airline operates flights to Europe, Asia, US and Canada.

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Is It Protected?

Yes, it’s a protected connection.

Traditional airlines sell airline-protected connecting flights. It’s more convenient and more safe than self-transfer flights. You don’t need a visa for connecting flights like this.

Unless you book flights separately.

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Baggage Rules

Airline takes care of your baggage.

Mostly, you will check in baggage only once — you won’t have to recheck baggage for every flight. This is how it works with full-service airlines and airline-protected connecting flights.

Baggage allowance depends on the ticket, destination and occasionally some other factors. 

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1. SAS Connecting Flights

SAS is a full-service traditional airline.

And one of the best things about full-service airlines is that they offer protected connections. For many people it’s the main reason to fly with full-service airlines, not lowcosters. Airline-protected connecting flights offer convenience and safety.

Airline-protected connecting flights are:

• More safe. Your airline takes care of flight problems.
• More convenient. Baggage transfer is automatic.
• Easier to book. You book several flights as a single journey.

SAS offers airline-protected connecting flights.

1.1 Connecting Flights, One Airline

You have several flights, all with one airline — SAS.

This is one of the options. The most important thing to understand is that it’s not the same every time. Because airlines share their flights. So, don’t be surprised if you a flight from SAS, but it’s operated by different airline.

1.2 SAS Codeshare Partners

Sometimes airlines share their flights.

What it means is that you may book a connecting flight from SAS, but it might be operated by another company. This can be a different airline, different aircraft, their staff. Connecting flights with different airlines is a norm in aviation. It’s nothing out of ordinary. For example, SAS is a founding member of Star Alliance, and they work together with tens of airlines.

For example, Lufthansa is a member of Star Alliance too.

What you should know is that:

• If you miss a connecting flight, it’s SAS’s responsibility. In a situation like this you should get in touch with SAS, not the other airline. Because it’s SAS responsibility to offer you a new flight. Assuming that you booked the flight from SAS. Because if that’s so, then they are so-called marketing airline in this arrangement — they are responsible for changes.
• If your flight is heavily delayed, cancelled or overbooked, compensation is paid by airline operating this particular flight. If it’s operated by some other airline, not SAS, then they are operating airline in this case — they have to pay compensation when it’s due.

See a list of SAS partners here .

2. What If SAS Cancels a Flight?

Why do things like this happen? Why do airlines cancel flights?

Some of the most popular reasons for cancellation include technical problems with airplane, airport congestions, staff shortage and bad weather. What’s important to remember — whenever it happens due to airline’s fault you may be entitled to cancellation compensation.

2.1 One of Your Flights Is Cancelled

Scandinavian Airlines is a European airline.

According to the EU Regulation 261/2004, they must:

• Offer you a choice between a new flight and full refund.
• Offer you assistance at the airport (you have a right to care ).

This applies to all their commercial flights.

If, because of that, you miss a connecting flight, it’s their responsibility to provide you with a new flight to your destination. It’s their responsibility to take you to your destination. You can also opt for a full refund, you don’t have to take a different flight if you don’t want to.

You may have a right to compensation (more on this below).

2.2 All Your Flights Are Cancelled

Overall, for you as a passenger, the options are the same.

According to the EU Regulation 261/2004, SAS must:

• Offer you assistance at the airport if it’s a last-minute cancellation and you are already at the airport (you have a right to care ).

Refund must be paid within seven days.

You may have a right to EU flight cancellation compensation.

2.3 SAS Refund for Cancellation

Yes, you have a right to ask for a refund.

If SAS cancels a flight and you don’t want to take a different flight that they are offering, you can request a refund. This is your right in Europe. If you choose a refund, know that, according to the law, it must be paid to your bank account, to the same account from which you made the booking. You don’t have to accept SAS vouchers that they may offer you.

3. SAS Missed Connecting Flight

Missing a connecting flight is not fun, but it happens.

It happens due to a number of reasons — everything from delays and cancellations of one of the flights to long lines at the airport. Sometimes it happens because you, a passenger, make a mistake. Other times it’s due to airline’s fault. And then there are times that neither you, nor airline is at fault.

3.1 What Happens If You Miss SAS Connection?

If it’s your fault that it happened — it’s your responsibility.

If it’s not your fault, then your airline has to take care of that. If you booked a flight from SAS, it doesn’t even matter if the flight is operated by SAS or not, you should contact SAS. As we already talked, in this arrangement they are the marketing airline. They must offer you a solution.

• Take you to your final destination as soon as possible.

Read more: Missed Connecting Flight Due to Delay  

3.2 Right to Compensation from SAS

Sometimes you have a right to compensation.

Here’s how it works with connecting flights. You look at the final destination, and the time you have arrived there. If it’s at least 2 hours later than initially planned, then you might be entitled to compensation from SAS. That means it’s worth taking a closer look at what exactly happened, what caused this delay. 

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3.3 right to care from sas.

On all SAS flights you have a right to care .

According to the EU Regulation 261/2004 airline should provide:

• Free food and drinks  in a reasonable relation to the waiting time.
• Free hotel accommodation  if a stay of one or more nights is necessary;
• Free airport transfer  to hotel and back.
• Plus, two telephone calls, telex or fax messages, or e-mails. When it’s necessary, airline should give you means to contact your family, friends or anyone you may want to contact, to let them know about the changes in your travel plans. This is the main purpose of this.

It applies to all domestic and international flights with SAS. Again, it’s because SAS is a European airline. With non-European airlines it applies only to flights departing from European airports.

When it comes to air passenger rights, unless otherwise stated, we talk about air passenger rights in the EU, EEA and UK. When we say Europe or European, we mean EU, EEA or UK. This is done for the simplicity, since the according laws in these countries are about the same.

4. How to Book Connecting Flights with SAS?

You can do it directly from SAS or via a third-party.

These two are the best options that you have. You can either go to SAS website and make a reservation there (easiest and safest option), or use a flight booking website of your choice.

How to Book?

Airline website (directly).

This is the easiest way to book a connecting flight. It’s also the safest way to book a connection. You make a single booking, have a single reservation code and the booking includes several flights. Sometimes they are all with one airline, other times – two or more. Anyway, in this case, you can be 100% sure that you have a proper connecting flight .

Other Option

Flight booking websites.

Few examples: skyscanner.net , expedia.com , momondo.com .

Pay attention to the details. Because some of these sites are only search engines, and sellers are other websites. Apart from that, they often sell both airline-protected connecting flights and  self-transfer flights . If it’s a self-transfer, know that it comes with its own risks, and there are things you should take into account. Self-transfer is not the same thing as airline-protected transfer. 

For extra protection, buy also a travel insurance covering flight disruptions, or book with sites like kiwi.com , who offer extra protection.

With kiwi.com you are more protected than normally.

Read more: How to Book Connecting Flights?

5. SAS Connecting Flights: Baggage

Since SAS is a traditional airline, everything’s very easy.

Baggage rules on connecting flights with SAS are simple.

In short, SAS takes care of your baggage. Or, if you’re on their partner’s flight, then they take care of your baggage. You check in your baggage at the first airport, departure airport, and then collect it at your final destination. This is how easy is traveling with checked baggage with a full-service traditional airline. Don’t forget that there are exceptions like the US, where everyone has to collect and recheck their baggage.

Anyway, when in doubts, you can always talk with airport staff during baggage drop-off. They will be able to tell you, whether you will or won’t have to recheck your baggage at some point during the journey.

5.1 Baggage Transfer: Different Airlines

What happens if there are several airlines?

What if one of your flights is operated by different airline, not SAS? As we already talked, you may experience this, because SAS does share some of its flights with its codeshare partners. In this situation the rules are the same — your baggage is being taken care of by an airline.

This, other airline, in most situations will do the same as SAS.

• Connecting Flight Baggage Transfer: Different Airlines
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5.2 SAS Free Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance varies — it’s not the same on all flights.

These rules vary from one flight to another. So, it’s easier to just double-check your free baggage allowance before every flight. The allowance varies depending on your class of travel, destination, and occasionally some other factors, like the current travel regulations. Check your booking confirmation to see, what exactly have you booked. Or, if you’re still planning to make a reservation with SAS, make sure to pay attention to that.

Because these rules aren’t the same on all flights.

5.3 Economy Light (SAS Go Light)

This is the cheapest option for long-haul flights.

Economy Light comes without free baggage allowance.

We see this all across the industry. Full-service traditional airlines are offering also tickets without free checked baggage allowance. The wording is also often the same — Economy Light. So, if you see this, most likely it’s without checked baggage ( carry on baggage only).

Don’t forget about this, when you’ll be booking a cheap SAS flight. Because SAS offers Economy Light type of tickets too. They call it Go Light. If you can’t travel with carry on baggage only, this won’t work for you.

6. Connecting Flight Examples

Here are two connecting flight examples with SAS.

6.1 Protected Connecting Flights with SAS (Most Common)

For this example I’ll be using the website of SAS.

For example, I want to fly from Oslo to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

I look for flights on November 1, and these are my options:

On their website SAS sells only protected connecting flights. However, as we can see also from the screenshot above, not all flights are operated by SAS. In fact, in this example, there are only two options, both almost identical, both partly operated by Singapore Airlines . There are no options with SAS flights only. Singapore Airlines is a member of Star Alliance too.

The only variable — layover time in Copenhagen. 

6.2 Self-Transfer Flights with SAS

Now, let’s assume, you want to go somewhere else in Vietnam.

You want to fly from Oslo to Ho Chi Minh City, and from there to Nha Trang. But before that you also want to spend a day in Ho Chi Minh City, to have a glimpse of the busiest city in Vietnam, before going  on a beach holiday in Nha Trang.

• You book a connecting flight to Ho Chi Minh City, like in the example above. You an option that you feel the most comfortable with, for example, the first one, with the longest layover .
• And then you go to kiwi.com, or some other flight booking website, and book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Leaving yourself, let’s say, 24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City. You may also book a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang directly from some airline. For example, Vietnam Airlines have several daily flights to Nha Trang. 

You can leave the airport during a layover like this.

In this situation, until Ho Chi Minh City you have an airline-protected connecting flight. If your first or second flight is delayed or cancelled, SAS will take care of that. Most likely they will give you another flight for free. However, the last leg, the last flight, from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang, is a self-transfer flight. Take this into account and better don’t risk with too short layovers.

Don’t forget to collect your baggage Ho Chi Minh City.

What is your experience with SAS? Have you ever missed a connecting flight with SAS? How did the airline solve this? Did you receive compensation from SAS? How long did it take?

Featured photo by  ramboldheiner  from  Pixabay

About the author:

Kaspars Misins

Kaspars is a digital nomad and travel blogger who’s been traveling the world extensively since 2013. Since 2017, Kaspars has been writing about the less-known aspects of air travel, things like air passenger rights laws and regulations. He’s really good at simplifying complex concepts and making them easily understandable. Kaspars favorite airlines are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.

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8 things I learned while flying business class on SAS  

The next time you're traveling to Denmark , Sweden or Norway , you may very well find yourself flying on the region's main airline, SAS . For a recent trip from the New York City area to Oslo, I found a great cash fare for round-trip flights to the Norwegian capital that was thousands of dollars cheaper than what my preferred airline, United , was charging.

I'd never flown with SAS before, and because I'm on an eternal quest for United MileagePlus Premier qualifying points , I hesitated to book directly with SAS and face complicated earning rules. (The airline's declaration of bankruptcy this summer didn't help, either.) But the price was too hard to resist and, since SAS is a Star Alliance member, I knew I could still earn some points and segments to help me requalify for MileagePlus Premier status in 2023.

But it wasn't long after I booked my discounted economy-class SAS Go fare that I started to regret my decision to take a seven-hour overnight flight in an economy seat that didn't even come with a free seat assignment. Fortunately, I was able to bid on an upgrade to SAS Business and enjoyed my flight across the Atlantic in a lie-flat, business-class seat instead. Here's what I discovered about the product — and the thrill of winning an upgrade bid.

You can bid your way to an upgrade

Many airlines allow you to bid on an upgrade , though travelers are often restricted to upgrading by just a single class of service — you can't always leapfrog from economy to business or first class instead of premium economy. I initially called SAS to ask about paying for an upgrade, and a friendly agent informed me it would cost upward of $5,000 to do so, in part because they could only upgrade the entire four-segment trip. All I really wanted was to sleep in a horizontal position from New York to Norway, though.

That was going to be a no.

Instead, I decided to take advantage of the airline's upgrade bidding program. In the days leading up to a flight, travelers can bid on an upgrade to a premium cabin. You have until 25 hours before departure to bid on domestic and European flights but can submit a bid as late as six hours before departure for U.S. and Asia flights.

Bids for business class on my flight started at 420 euros (about $410 at the time due to the strong U.S. dollar — and a steal, in my opinion). I rounded up to 450 euros (about $440 at the time) to improve my odds. A bit of research (read: Googling) led me to believe many travelers secure upgrades with only the minimum bid, and an ExpertFlyer search confirmed there was wide-open availability in business class on my flight. About 24 hours before my flight, I received an email saying my upgrade had cleared.

Travelers could certainly wait until the last possible hour to check seat availability, though I'd make sure you bid on U.S. and Asia flights at least 25 hours in advance, which is when the upgrades start to clear.

If you happen to be sitting on a stash of EuroBonus points (or American Express Membership Rewards points , which transfer to EuroBonus at a 1:1 ratio) you can also bid on an upgrade using those points.

A winning bid won't change your fare class

Though cash upgrades do earn additional EuroBonus points, the fare class of your ticket stays the same, so I did not end up earning more United PQPs than I would have if I'd stuck with my coach seat since United still considered my ticket to be an SAS Go fare.

You'll get business-class perks (regardless of how you booked)

My business-class experience began at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) . Though my flight to Oslo Airport (OSL) departed from the sorely underwhelming Terminal B, which didn't even have a dedicated TSA PreCheck line or Clear kiosks , I was able to take advantage of lounge access. I would have been permitted entry with my Star Alliance Gold status , but for travelers who don't have other means of entry, your business-class boarding pass will do.

The SAS Lounge in Newark's Terminal B, near Gate 60, was suitable for short stays, but I wouldn't count on having a substantial meal there. There was plenty of seating in the distinctly Scandinavian design-inspired space, but despite the late hour, the lounge was fairly busy.

There was a self-serve beverage bar and a disappointing cold food buffet (fresh lettuce and raw vegetable crudites, but also trays of sliced turkey and American cheese slices) and no music; you forget how important a bit of background sound is until it's completely absent.

Other perks include free onboard Wi-Fi, where available, and access to Fast Track security lanes, where available.

The meal was surprisingly good — even for business class

It had been years since the last time I'd flown international first class with an international carrier, and I had forgotten how much better the food is than in economy — generally speaking.

I was impressed with the service I received during my seven-hour flight from the New York City area to Oslo. But what I loved the most about the experience were the thoughtful details and special touches I wasn't expecting. A couple of members of the crew changed into crisp, double-breasted chef's whites for the dinner service (I'd find out the following week this was true in economy, too), which established a more formal dining atmosphere.

My flight attendant "set the table" with a crisp white linen napkin, and my potent gin and tonic was mixed to order and served with the remaining can of Ekobryggeriet tonic.

Though my colleagues have since remarked that I should fly international business class more often (no arguments there), I was thrilled when dessert was rolled out on a cart for passengers. I felt immediately transported to the Hogwarts Express — only instead of a trolley witch selling chocolate frogs and boxes of unpredictably flavored jelly beans, a flight attendant was doling out plates of seasonal fruit with vanilla yogurt, apple doughnuts and ice cream.

Even before dessert, I was impressed with the variety and execution of the meal that evening. Dinner was preceded by a selection of breads, a mixed greens salad and a choice of starters (beef tenderloin carpaccio or Maine lobster with smoked tomato vinaigrette with corn salsa).

Entrees included four selections that accommodated almost every dietary preference (broiled chicken with lemon sauce and garlic confit; a mustard-and-pepper short rib with truffle Gruyere gratin; seared sea bass atop a fennel and tomato ragout; porcini and caciocavallo ravioli with mushroom ragout).

I ordered the sea bass, which was perfectly prepared; it was moist and flaky, with no indication it had been reheated in a galley microwave.

The service was attentive and frequent

I'd hardly sat down in my seat before a flight attendant came by to offer me a beverage (water, red wine or a sparkling white). And the drinks never stopped coming after that, with the flight attendants frequently asking if I wanted another gin and tonic.

I've been on much longer international first- and business-class flights in the past where you're counting the hours between beverages, or have to get up and request one (which I always feel a bit uncomfortable doing). I shudder to think how many drinks you could consume on an SAS flight if you were able to down a full drink between flight attendant check-ins.

Though I mostly slept on the overnight flight, the flight attendants also politely woke me for breakfast, upon request, and assisted with my overhead luggage whenever I needed it. It wasn't the first time I'd found the overhead bins too high to reach, but these did seem even taller somehow.

You can get a massage in your seat

The best part of a strip mall pedicure is, I'm sure we can all agree, the massage chairs. And the lie-flat seats on board SAS are equipped with the same technology, which I wouldn't say made for a more restful sleep but was particularly fun while I waited for my food to arrive.

You could crank up the firmness of the seat five notches, and the simple massage feature delivered a gentle rolling massage.

Though they're not the most spacious business-class seats in the sky, Hastens bedding is provided (including a seat topper, a thick checker-pattern blanket and a cozy pillow) which even puts United Polaris' Saks Fifth Avenue bedding to shame.

The Scandinavian bedding brand is famous for its craftsmanship, and if you wanted a duvet of your own at home it could easily set you back between $800 and $5,000. (Travelers might know the brand from the $11,000-per-night Regent Seven Seas Cruises suite with a handmade Hastens mattress worth around $200,000.)

Seats are competitive — especially for the price

Business-class cabins on the SAS A330 are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, with the window seats alternating between either the seat itself or the console being right up against the window.

Though every seat allows every passenger in the cabin to enjoy direct aisle access, having a seat right up against the wall (like mine, 2H) of the aircraft made getting in and out of the seat a tight squeeze, though the actual Thompson Vantage XL seats were comfortable and spacious, with easy-to-use controls.

Seats on board are 23 to 24 inches wide, and they can transform into 77-inch beds when flat. When in a full lie-flat bed position, the footwell does get a bit cramped.

It's a great introduction to Scandinavia

I loved rifling through my amenity kit when I boarded to see the assortment of Scandinavian brands represented in the little bag (including lip balm and moisturizer from Stockholm-based Verso Skincare). And the aforementioned Hastens bedding made my night far more restful than I expected; cozy and with enough weight to transport me far from the freezing skies to, say, a mattress store in Sweden.

The menu featured a variety of Swedish, Danish and Norwegian brands and ingredients — apple must from Norway's Upper Ringi farm; port wine marmalade made in Malmo, Sweden; and a Danish IPA and Pilsner — and went to great lengths to celebrate the region. My only disappointment was that the seafood entree featured sea bass, and not Norway's iconic pink salmon.

Bottom line

My business-class flight on SAS wasn't perfect. When I settled into my seat, I quickly realized I had an inoperable tray table and would have to lean over the armrest to eat for the duration of the flight.

And the boarding process was not unlike watching the doors to Best Buy open on Black Friday: Either every single person in that plane had priority boarding, or the gate agents did nothing to maintain order.

There wasn't a ton of space for my belongings at the seat either; there was no enclosed storage, like the miniature cabinet you'll get at a United Polaris seat . But SAS still delivered great value for its premium service.

Now, if only I could convince them to recalculate my total ticket price with the upgrade bid so I can earn more United PQPs.

Where SAS will fly to in spring and summer

SAS opens 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe in its spring and summer traffic programs, assuming travel restrictions have eased. In addition to reopening several routes, new destinations such as Stockholm-Barcelona, Oslo-Pharo and Copenhagen-Larnaca are also launched.

Demand for air travel is increasing a little further down the line, especially to warmer destinations. SAS will therefore introduce more departures to several destinations around the Mediterranean. Even with the current tight travel restrictions due to Covid-19, there is hope that these will ease as vaccination rates increase and spread of infection in society goes down. SAS will increase capacity on all domestic routes accordingly, as well as within the Nordic and to major cities in Northern Europe, to meet an increase in demand for leisure as well as business travel. Read more about our full traffic program for spring and summer.

Safe travel with SAS

Flying is a safe way to travel during the pandemic, as the air on board is unfavorable for transfer of infections. Over the past year SAS has introduced a raft of measures and procedures to further ensure safe air travel. Read more about our initiatives at SAS Safe Travel .

More flexible options Flexibility is important for travelers, especially now that traveling is more challenging than usual. SAS has therefore introduced more flexible rebooking options, to make it easier for our customers. Travelers can cancel international trips up until 72 hours before departure and receive a SAS Travel Voucher, valid as payment for any SAS destinations. For domestic trips in Sweden, Norway or Denmark, we offer free rebooking up until one hour before departure if you have a SAS Go Flex ticket. SAS Plus tickets are both re-bookable and refundable. This applies to both domestic and international travel. In addition, SAS offers a 24-hour money-back guarantee if customers have booked their trip through SAS.

Read more about SAS flexible booking

Facts SAS to open 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe. SAS increases the number of departures to Alicante, Malaga, Mallorca, Alanya, Nice, Rome and Athens. SAS also opens new routes with departures starting at Easter to:

• Barcelona from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo
• Larnaca (Cyprus) from Stockholm and Copenhagen
• Chania (Crete) from Copenhagen and Oslo
• Pharo (Algarve coast) from Oslo

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Is Scandinavian Airlines Safe and Why?

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S AS, known as Scandinavian Airlines, is dedicated to providing travelers with a safe travel experience. From its top safety rankings to its contemporary danger-free fleet, the carrier is considered secure to travel. For such services, passengers have given positive and satisfactory reviews. It clarifies to a great extent why is Scandinavian Airlines safe and secure for domestic/international travel across its vast network. Furthermore, its safety profile is enhanced by regular audits and adherence to international aviation norms. It has highly skilled aircrew members and pilots that ensure secure flights and inflight experience for all flyers. 

Why is Scandinavian Safe Airlines?

Scandinavian ( SAS ) is a world-class secure airline. It has implemented various safety protocols that provide passengers with good environments during the flights. Travelers have not faced any trouble while flying. 

Below are more points that describe why is SAS safe:

• It is ranked among the top safest airlines in the world.
• The airline has a good record of safety.
• There are very few reports of any fatal accidents. 
• Since its initial operation, it has been offering secure services to all passengers.
• It has executed safety measures outlined by the world’s aviation governing bodies. 

Is SAS Safe When Flying Cheap?

Indeed, SAS is a low-cost carrier but offers safe flights too. It has developed various cost-cutting measures to lower fare prices. Irrespective of this, it does not compromise flyers’ security. These flights are executed through aircraft models that render the required experiences to flyers.

Keep reading further to learn why is SAS airlines cheap yet safe:

• It offers secure fare options including SAS Go, SAS Plus, SAS Business, etc.
• People with these fares can fly via top-notch secure airplanes of Airbus and Boeing.
• The above aircraft requires less cost of maintenance. 
• Also, the record of crashes is low for these planes. 

How Safe Are Scandinavian Airlines for Domestic and International Travel? 

The air carrier, SAS, is generally considered a reliable/secure domestic and international airline. It has built a reputation for upholding high standards, adhering to rigorous safety regulations in flights to these destinations. Whether domestic or international, safety equipment is made available during journeys. 

• Moreover, SAS covers several routes across Scandinavia by maintaining safety protocols. 
• Europe 
• North America
• Travelers can be assured of not witnessing major issues while flying to such locations.
• Formerly, secure experiences have been provided to many flyers.

Is it Safe to Travel to Scandinavia Right Now with SAS? 

SAS provides danger-free flights to destinations throughout Scandinavia. For travelers, it is safe to fly with this carrier right now because it continues to follow numerous security guidelines. The airline allows people to book tours to any location in the region without any risks at present. 

• SAS focuses on passenger safety with strict protocols on flights to Scandinavia. 
• Well-trained pilots and cabin personnel ensure safe travel.
• A modern fleet of Airbus and Boeing with advanced technologies is notable.
• During COVID-19, health precautions have been set up following guidelines.
• As any new risk emerges, the carrier confirms flights only when it is safe to fly amidst these.

Is SAS a Safe Airline and How Reliable is its Crew? 

The crew staff of this carrier is experienced, well-trained, and reliable. This serves one of the reasons why is Scandinavian Airlines safe. This makes the airline safe to fly with. They have extensive training to handle a variety of unsafe incidents. Travelers appreciate the SAS crew for their devotion to maintaining the aspect of security at all times.

• SAS employs skilled/experienced pilots and cabin staff.
• These professionals are familiar with safety measures and emergency protocols.
• They ensure a high level of preparation in an emergency during flights.
• Flight attendants of this carrier always take care of the security of flyers while flying.

Is SAS Airlines Safe and Accredited by IATA/FAA? 

Both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have certified SAS for safe air travel. The airline adheres to all safety guidelines framed by these aviation governing bodies while flying. Thus, the carrier is accredited to fly globally, provided that the norms of these bodies are adhered to.

How Safe Is SAS Airlines According to Reviews and Ratings? 

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has been awarded 3-star safety ratings. For security at airports, onboard processes, and employee services, the carrier’s team has been active. It has received positive reviews which indicate the extent to which security is maintained whether on the ground or in the air. 

• These satisfactory customer reviews elaborate on how safe SAS flights are.
• It has received 3 to 4-star ratings for its risk-free airport services like check-in, boarding, etc.
• Flyers are satisfied with safe travel in cabin options like Business, SAS Go, etc.
• Secure inflight amenities have been given agreeable reviews and ratings. 

How Safe is Scandinavian Airlines Fleet?

Scandinavian Airlines operates a modern and well-maintained fleet that is outfitted with advanced safety systems. The fleet of SAS includes 180 danger-free aircraft like Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737, etc. With such an extensive airplane, the airline is dedicated to security practices and providing a safe travel experience.

Is Scandinavian Safe to Choose as Per Recent Records?

The airline had experienced a few accidents and incidents in its aviation history. But its overall safety record is acceptable. Currently, the carrier is working hard to improve more on security aspects to prevent such incidents from occurring again. Considering these, it can be safe to fly with it.

• SAS has undergone several fatal accidents in the past.
• Some flights even had to face hijacking.
• In 2018, one of the planes had to experience engine fire but no fliers were injured. 
• However, SAS and its crew were successful in managing such situations. 

Is SAS Safe and Secure as Per Audits? 

SAS Airlines ensures safety by conducting regular audits under international aviation standards. Its operations are regulated and audited by ICAO/IOSA along with IATA and FAA. The airline’s commitment to compliance and continual improvement shed light on why is SAS Airlines a safe option for air travel.

Is My Luggage Safe with SAS?

The air carrier, SAS, prioritizes passenger luggage security. The airline uses industry-related standards and criteria to assure the proper management of travelers’ luggage. It provides reassurance to flyers that their baggage will be carefully moved during a flight.

  Robust safety protocols, audits, and accreditation of SAS indicate why is Scandinavian Airlines safe. With an excellent security rating, a modern fleet, and competent staff, it prioritizes passengers’ risk-free travel. Its rigorous luggage handling services further make it a trustworthy option.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Travelers generally have queries related to the safety of flights offered by SAS Airlines. Here are a few questions that focus on solving their doubts:

Yes, SAS is regarded as a safe airline.

It follows strict safety standards, including training of crew, secure aircraft, and IATA/ FAA regulations.

Yes, SAS provides low-cost flights without neglecting passenger safety and security.

This airline provides secure international flights to Europe, North America, and Asia.

SAS crew members are knowledgeable, experienced, and trained to manage emergencies.

Yes, SAS has been accredited by IATA and the FAA for safety.

SAS has received a four or three-star safety rating for providing secure services.

Yes, this airline ensures efficient baggage handling and security.

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Following Recent Violence, How Safe Is Travel to Baja California in Mexico?

After three surfers were killed in ensenada, travelers may be wondering what kind of safety and security measures are in place for travel to the mexican state of baja california. experts offer their insights and advice..

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Baja California awoke to tragedy on Sunday, May 5. The bodies of three surfers had been discovered, tragically murdered under mysterious circumstances. The case is still under investigation, but it is believed that they were killed resisting a carjacking, CNN reported . The incident has sent shock waves through the tight-knit surfing community and the community of travelers who have been touring Baja for years. It has prompted concerns about the region’s safety among travelers looking to take a trip to the peninsula.

The victims, identified as Jack Carter Rhoad (an American) and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, were found with gunshot wounds to the head. According to CBS News , the suspect in custody, Jesus Gerardo “N”, aka “El Kekas,” is being prosecuted. The three men had been camping in a remote beachside area when they were killed in what investigators are saying was a robbery attempt.

“Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson, the mother of the two Australian brothers, said in a tribute . “They were young men enjoying their passion of surfing together.”

The crime is a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with travel to any destination, no matter how idyllic it may seem. It also is a reminder to travelers to be extremely vigilant.

“The incident took place in a remote region, and the victims were wild-camping alone with no facilities, campground, or other infrastructure—no electricity, mobile phone connectivity, or even paved roads,” Zach Rabinor, CEO of Journey Mexico , a luxury destination management company based in Mexico, told a concerned client—a response he then shared with Afar.

We need to keep in mind that this is a random act of violence and not the case for most of the Baja.

Rabinor’s advice to travelers in the region is to avoid overnighting and wild-camping in remote areas. If you are going to adventure, it is best to travel in groups, even during the day, with a local expert planning and leading the expedition—an expert who has access to real-time, local intelligence.

“We offer our clients fully guided trip extensions in Baja,” said Todd Smith, founder and president of AdventureSmith Explorations , an expedition cruise and wilderness tour operator with tours to Baja. “A lot of people in North America don‘t realize this is a thing. You can go to the islands in the Sea of Cortez. You can go to beautiful beaches with not a soul around. There is this great adventure, and it‘s so cool. We want to raise awareness that fully guided trips are a thing in Baja.”

If you are traveling on your own, staying in reputable hotels or marked campsites is always the safer choice.

“There’s no boondocking in Baja. It’s all private land,” said Nathan Stuart, co-founder and guide with Legends Overlanding . “If you’re somewhere where you think you’re in the middle of nowhere and you think you’re staying for free, you’re only staying for free if the owner doesn’t come and charge you.”

The Mexican state of Baja California borders California. It is home to popular tourist destinations like Tijuana, Rosarito, and Ensenada. When it comes to tourism, Mexico is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, and any attacks directly involving tourists are extremely rare. Still, Mexico is a country that has its share of crime and corruption, like many other countries in the world. Violent crime, including kidnapping and human trafficking, is a risk in parts of the country. As of August 2023, the U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 classification for the state of Baja California, advising visitors to “reconsider travel,” specifically because of crime and kidnapping.

“The aggression to these three people, a regrettable attack, had nothing to do with these three being surfers. They were killed because they were at the wrong moment,” said Baja California Attorney General María Elena Andrade Ramírez in a taped press conference.

Baja California is not the only tourist destination in the world with a Level 3 advisory. Guatemala, Colombia, and Jamaica also share Level 3 status .

“It‘s also important to put this into perspective in the context of international travel,” Rabinor‘s response continued, noting that violent acts occur throughout the world, including in developing and developed countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and others.

While the incident was an unexpected and horrific tragedy, many parts of Baja are still considered safe, including the tourist areas of Ensenada and Rosarito, as well as the tourist destinations in the southern half of the peninsula in the state of Baja California Sur.

Baja California Sur, which has a Level 2 advisory , is home to popular resort destinations such as Los Cabos, Todos Santos, La Paz, and Loreto.

“I am so devastated about what happened to these young men. As a parent I cannot imagine the grief [theirs] are dealing with,” said Sharon Walters, founder of Sharon Walters Travel , and a homeowner in Baja California Sur. “Unfortunately, the border towns between the U.S. and Mexico along the northern part of Baja can sometimes be a difficult place to visit. While this part of Baja has endless beautiful beaches, there is an element of danger here due to lack of policing and remote locations.”

She added, “Just as you would in any location, it is best to stick to the touristed areas and check with locals and hotel staff about what places to avoid. When something like this happens in Mexico, it seems to get extra bad press than it would in other countries. But we need to keep in mind that this is a random act of violence and not the case for most of the Baja.”

The tragedy highlights the need for travelers to be responsible and informed when embarking on their adventures. This means staying abreast of travel advisories, heeding local customs and laws, and exercising caution and vigilance at all times.

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Senate Approves Bill to Reauthorize F.A.A. and Improve Air Travel

The Senate also passed a short-term extension of the current F.A.A. law to give the House time to clear the longer-term package early next week.

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The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to reauthorize federal aviation programs for the next five years and put in place new safety measures and consumer protections for passengers, at a moment of intense uncertainty and disruption in the air travel system.

The bill , which still must win final approval in the House before becoming law, would provide more than $105 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration and another $738 million to the National Transportation Safety Board for airport modernization, technology programs and safety. It would also bolster the hiring and training of air traffic controllers, codify airlines’ refund obligations to passengers, ensure fee-free family seating and strengthen protections for passengers with disabilities.

“Aviation safety has been front of mind for millions of Americans recently, and this F.A.A. bill is the best thing Congress can do to give Americans the peace of mind they deserve,” Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, said on the Senate floor on Thursday evening.

It passed in an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 88 to 4, just one day before the current law is scheduled to lapse. The Senate also unanimously approved a short-term extension to allow time for the House to take up and clear the longer-term package next week, a step that would send it to President Biden.

The legislation is a bipartisan compromise negotiated over months by the Senate and House committees with jurisdiction over the F.A.A., after Congress authorized several short-term extensions of the agency when lawmakers failed to meet earlier deadlines. The House passed its version of the bill almost a year ago in a lopsided vote of 351 to 69.

Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, chairwoman of the Commerce Committee, celebrated the bill’s provisions on consumer protections, aviation safety, air traffic controllers, airport infrastructure and work force development on the floor after passage.

“This is a big moment for aviation,” Ms. Cantwell said. “We have had safety issues and concerns that we need to make a big investment. This legislation is that investment — in safety standards, in protecting consumers and advancing a work force and technology that will allow the United States to be the gold standard in aviation.”

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, the top Republican on the Commerce Committee, said: “This legislation is a strong, bipartisan, bicameral bill that includes hundreds of priorities for senators and representatives, both Republican and Democrat. This bill gives the FAA the safety tools it needs at a critical time.”

As one of the few remaining bills considered a must-pass item this year, the F.A.A. package, which prompted several regional disputes, became a magnet for dozens of amendments and policy riders that threatened to delay it in the Senate.

With the legislation threatening to stall, the House on Wednesday approved a one-week extension for the F.A.A. before leaving Washington for the weekend. The Senate followed suit on Thursday, steering around lingering disputes that had threatened to scuttle the effort and cause a brief lapse for the F.A.A.

The debate came at a time of acute uncertainty about the aviation system, which has had a recent spate of concerning episodes such as dangerous near collisions on runways, plane malfunctions and thousands of flight delays and cancellations.

It was unclear for much of Thursday whether the Senate would be able to push through the legislation and the extension, as senators demanded votes on amendments or threatened to block speedy passage. No amendments were ultimately brought to a vote.

The most intense regional fight was over a provision in the bill that would add five round-trip long-haul flights out of Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington. Proponents, which include Delta Air Lines, have said they want to expand access to the nation’s capital and increase competition.

The proposal incensed lawmakers representing the area , who argued that the airport maintains the busiest runway in the country and cannot support additional flights. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner of Virginia and Benjamin L. Cardin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, all Democrats, filed an amendment to strike the new flights.

Mr. Kaine and Mr. Warner threatened to hold the bill up if they did not receive a vote. But Mr. Cruz blocked an effort to bring up a compromise amendment that would have given the transportation secretary the final say on new flights after considering any effects they would have on delays and passenger safety.

“The Senate abdicated its responsibility to protect the safety of the 25 million people who fly through D.C.A. every year,” Mr. Kaine and Mr. Warner said in a statement. “Some of our colleagues were too afraid to let the experts make the call. They didn’t want to show the American people that they care more about a few lawmakers’ desire for direct flights than they care about the safety and convenience of the traveling public. That is shameful and an embarrassment.”

The senators from Virginia and Maryland were the only votes against the bill.

Another group of senators failed to secure a vote on a proposal to halt the Transportation Security Administration’s expansion of facial recognition technology at airports and restrict it where it is in use.

Senators had also proposed adding a number of unrelated bills, including one that would compensate people harmed by exposure to the nation’s nuclear weapons program , legislation to fully fund the replacement of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and a credit card competition measure. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, and Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, were pushing for a vote on their bill to protect minors online into Thursday. None of them made it into the final product.

An earlier version of this article misstated the name of the bridge in Baltimore that collapsed. It is the Francis Scott Key Bridge, not the Francis Key Scott Bridge.

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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, aims to boost the number of air traffic controllers amid a shortage, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are delayed or canceled, among other measures.

After passing the legislation on a strong 88-4 vote, the Senate passed a one-week extension to ensure that the law doesn’t expire before the House considers the bill next week. The FAA has said it would have had to furlough around 3,600 workers if the law expired at midnight Friday.

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The bill stalled for several days this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from the heavily trafficked Reagan Washington National Airport. Other senators tried to add unrelated provisions, as well, seeing it as a prime chance to enact their legislative priorities.

But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called a vote Thursday evening after it became clear that senators would not be able to agree on amendments to the bill before the law expired. The Senate then passed the one-week extension that the House had already passed, sending that to President Joe Biden’s desk.

The FAA has been under scrutiny since it approved Boeing jets that were involved in two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. The Senate legislation would govern FAA operations for the next five years and put several new safety standards in place.

The bill “gives the FAA the stability it needs to fulfill its primary mission — advancing aviation safety — while also making travel more convenient and accessible,” said Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

The legislation aims to increase the number of air traffic controllers, provides for more safety inspectors at manufacturing facilities and requires the FAA to use new technology designed to prevent collisions between planes on runways. It would require new airline planes to have cockpit voice recorders capable of saving 25 hours of audio, up from the current two hours, to help investigators after safety incidents.

It would try to improve customer service for flyers by requiring airlines to pay a refund to customers for flight delays — three hours for a domestic flight and six for an international one. Lawmakers tweaked the bill this week to make it even easier for customers to receive refunds, revising language that would have put most of the onus on the customers to request them. The change put the Senate bill more in line with new regulations issued by the Biden administration last week.

In addition, the bill would prohibit airlines from charging extra for families to sit together and triple the maximum fines for airlines that violate consumer laws. And it would require the Transportation Department to create a “dashboard” so consumers can compare seat sizes on different airlines.

The legislation would also improve access for passengers with disabilities, requiring airlines to accommodate seating requests for disability-related needs, setting new training standards for airline personnel who handle and store wheelchairs and awarding grants for airport accessibility upgrades.

Failure to pass the popular bipartisan bill by May 10 would have been the latest setback after months of delays on the measure, and the last-minute deal to pass it was the most recent example of Congress struggling to pass major legislation that had broad bipartisan support.

Schumer, who had urged lawmakers to drop their objections and come to agreement on the legislation, said after passage that “passing this FAA bill is the best thing Congress can do to give Americans the peace of mind they deserve.”

Virginia Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both Democrats, had pushed for a vote on their amendment to block the additional long-haul flights at Virginia’s Reagan National. They say the airport is restricted in size and too busy already, pointing to a close call there between two planes earlier in April that they said is a “flashing red warning light.”

Several Western lawmakers have argued for more flights at the airport, saying it is unfair to consumers that there is a restriction on long-haul flights. The provision’s chief proponent is Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee, who is up for reelection this year and has argued that San Antonio should have a direct flight from the airport. Cruz blocked a vote on Kaine and Warner’s amendment when Schumer tried to bring it up shortly before final passage.

Like lawmakers, airlines are also split on the idea of additional flights at Reagan National. Delta Airlines has argued for more flights, while United Airlines, with a major operation at farther-out Dulles Airport, has lobbied against the increase.

The House last year passed its own version of the FAA legislation without additional Reagan National flights after intense, last-minute lobbying from the Virginia delegation — a bipartisan vote on an amendment to the FAA bill that saw members aligning not by party but geographic location. Lawmakers use the airport frequently because it is the closest Washington airport to the Capitol, and Congress has long tried to have a say in which routes have service there.

“Some of our colleagues were too afraid to let the experts make the call,” Kaine and Warner said in a joint statement Thursday evening, after Cruz blocked a vote on their amendment. “They didn’t want to show the American people that they care more about a few lawmakers’ desire for direct flights than they care about the safety and convenience of the traveling public. That is shameful and an embarrassment.”

Kaine, Warner and Maryland’s two senators, Democrats Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, were the only four senators to vote against final passage.

11 Better Ways To Say “Safe Travels”

“Safe travels” is a polite way to wish somebody well on their upcoming journey. However, there are better ways to be polite and reassuring to your friends when they’re ready to go somewhere (often by plane). This article will share the best alternatives for such a case with you.

What Can I Say Instead Of “Safe Travels”?

There are plenty of ways to use “safe travels” in more exciting manners. You should check out one of the following:

• Have a good flight
• Happy landings
• See you on the other side
• Let me know when you arrive safely
• Stay safe out there
• Enjoy your trip
• Have a relaxing time away
• Happy travels

The preferred version is “be safe” because it keeps it simple. It’s a common phrase we use when we want to wish someone well, and we don’t want them to come across any complications or dangers that might occur if they’re not “careful” enough.

“Be safe” is great to show we care about someone. It lets them know that we worry about them, and we want them to stay “safe” no matter what happens. It works regardless of the method of transport for the journey as well, which makes it a good general phrase.

It’s common for family members to use the phrase “ be safe ” when seeing each other off. This shows that there is a lot of love behind the phrase and that it works well to show how much you care about someone’s wellbeing.

Here are a few ways we might be able to use this phrase:

• Be safe out there. I know you like to find trouble, but for once, I’d love it if you looked after yourself!
• Be safe on your way out! I would love to hear from you and see the pictures of all the things you get up to.
• Don’t forget to message me when you get there! Be safe, and I love you!

“Safe trip” is a simple phrase we can use to make sure someone knows we care. Using words like “safe” reminds people that we worry about them. Even if we are not physically there with them, we hope they are “safe” and do not get into trouble.

This phrase works well regardless of the trip that someone is taking. It could be a long-distance or a short-distance trip. Likewise, it could be by car, plane, boat, or something else entirely!

This phrase works in the following situations:

• Safe trip, Yuri! I’ll miss you, but I know you’ll be thinking about me while you’re away.
• Safe trip back to your hometown, then. Let me know when you get there safely.
• Safe trip, old friend. I’ll see you again whenever you’re next in town!

Have A Good Flight

“Have a good flight” is appropriate to use when someone is going to get on a plane . We use “flight” here to be specific, which helps us to show that we know what someone is getting up to and what they’re likely going to expect from their journey.

We can use this phrase in the following ways:

• Have a good flight! I’m sure you can get all the food and drink you want on there!
• Have a good flight, and don’t forget to let me know when you land safely!
• Have a good flight! There’s nothing to worry about, and you know it’ll all be okay!

Happy Landings

“Happy landings” specifically highlights the “landing” portion of a journey. It works well when someone is going on a plane, and we want them to be “happy” throughout the course of their journey.

Here are a few useful examples of how this one works:

• Happy landings, fella! Don’t forget that they really like their tips out there when you’re dining out!
• Happy landings, then! I’ll miss you every second, so I want you to send me all the photos you can!
• Happy landings! Don’t forget to explore some of the local scenery!

See You On The Other Side

“See you on the other side” is an informal idiom that works well in many cases. We can do it when we know that someone will be returning to see us again soon. “The other side” indicates the place where we will be staying while they go on a journey.

Check out some of these examples to see how it looks:

• See you on the other side, then! Have a great holiday!
• Have a great time away, Fred! See you on the other side!
• I’ll be here waiting for you as always! See you on the other side!

Let Me Know When You Arrive Safely

“Let me know when you arrive safely” is a calm way to let someone know that you are worried. When they arrive at their destination, we can ask them to “message” us to ease our minds and show us that they are thinking about us even after their journey.

We could also use a phrase like “text me when” instead of “let me know when.” If we want to be more specific about the manner of messaging, this phrase works just as well.

This phrase works well in the following ways:

• Let me know when you arrive safely, please! You know how much I worry about you while I’m not around!
• Text me when you arrive safely, please! I want to know just how much fun you’re getting up to.
• Let me know when you arrive safely! I’ll miss you every second that you’re away.

Stay Safe Out There

“Stay safe out there” is a good way to show that you care about someone. “Stay safe” helps to let them know that you’ll be looking out for them and that you want them to explore, but in a reasonable way that won’t cause them harm.

We typically use this phrase when someone is going on a long-distance journey. “Out there” is a good indicator of that.

Check out some of these examples to see how it works:

• Stay safe out there, then! I know you’ll make all the best choices while you’re away.
• Stay safe out there! I’ll miss you, but I know you’ll be having an absolutely adoring time!
• Stay safe out there. You never know what hijinx you might get into, so make sure you text me!

Enjoy Your Trip

“Enjoy your trip” is a simple way to show someone that you care. It helps to let them know that we want them to “enjoy” themselves. While trips can sometimes be boring (especially long-distance ones), we want people to feel like they can still have fun.

This simple phrase works as follows :

• Enjoy your trip, Michael! Let me know when you arrive so we can discuss the adventure more!
• Enjoy your trip! Don’t forget to immerse yourself in the local culture when you get there!
• Enjoy your trip! I expect you to be fluent in German by the time you get back, okay?

Have A Relaxing Time Away

“Have a relaxing time away” works well in many cases. It’s most effective when we know that someone is inclined to worry (whether about the journey or the place they’re going). If we want to calm them down, this phrase works well.

These examples will help you make more sense of it:

• Have a relaxing time away! Remember, you don’t need to worry about a thing when you get on that plane!
• Have a relaxing time away! If anyone deserves it, it is most certainly you!
• Have a relaxing time away! I’m going to miss you, but I know you’ll be back in no time!

Happy Travels

“Happy travels” works really well when we want people to feel “happy” on their journey. “Travels” can refer to any method of transport, but the idea is that they’ll be spending a long time getting from point A to point B, and we want them to feel “happy.”

Perhaps one of these examples will help you make more sense of it:

• Happy travels, mate! I know you’ll love it over there in Australia, but you must tell me all about it.
• Happy travels, Sue! I’ll miss you, so don’t forget to write to me every day about what you do.
• Happy travels, Dan! Thank you for coming to see me again, and I’ll see you again soon, yeah?

“Bon voyage” is a great way to wish someone well before they go on an adventure. It’s French (and Italian), and it means “good journey.” It’s a commonly-used exclamation in English when we want to wish somebody well for something they’re going to do.

It’s also comforting because it shows that we do not wish any problems to come their way when they’re on their journey.

• Bon voyage, my little friend! I’ll see you again when you return!
• Bon voyage, then! I will miss you, but I hope you get a chance to text me a bunch when you get there!
• Bon voyage! I love you so much, and I’ll definitely miss you while you’re away.

You may also like: Safe Travels – Meaning & Usage (Helpful Examples)

Martin holds a Master’s degree in Finance and International Business. He has six years of experience in professional communication with clients, executives, and colleagues. Furthermore, he has teaching experience from Aarhus University. Martin has been featured as an expert in communication and teaching on Forbes and Shopify. Read more about Martin here .

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WNBA teams will travel on chartered flights for the next 2 seasons, the league says

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Players and staff of the New York Liberty WNBA basketball team wait to board buses at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP hide caption

Players and staff of the New York Liberty WNBA basketball team wait to board buses at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Las Vegas.

For the next two seasons, WNBA teams will begin traveling to away games on chartered flights, after primarily relying on commercial planes since the league's inception nearly three decades ago.

The change will be gradually phased in at the start of the 2024 season, which kicks off May 14, the WNBA announced Thursday .

"We are thrilled to announce the launch of a full charter program as soon as practical for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, a testament to the continued growth of the WNBA," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. "We have been hard at work to transform the business and build a sustainable economic model to support charter flights for the long term."

Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and during the regular season if they had games back-to-back.

The league is partnering with Delta Air Lines to carry out the expanded program. It said it raised $75 million in 2022 for "marketing, digital transformation, globalization, and fan engagement."

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"It's exciting to add the WNBA to our prestigious roster of sports charter partners as we participate in this historic advancement in women's professional sports," Delta CEO Ed Bastian said. "We're looking forward to providing the WNBA with the welcoming, caring and elevated service that Delta people have made famous."

Women's basketball has had tremendous growth in the past year, driven by phenoms like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Reese helped lead her LSU team to the championship in 2023 against Iowa, which was led by Clark. This past year, Clark became the NCAA's all-time basketball scorer , male or female, and whose games shattered records for attendance and TV ratings.

Since Reese and Clark have been drafted , to the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, respectively, ticket sales have skyrocketed, with some teams having to move venues to meet the demand. The season-opening games, including Clark's professional debut, will be streamed on Disney+ on May 14, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

Several players reacted positively to the news.

"I'm really excited that the younger players will not have to experience everything that we experienced, and the ones before us had to experience with that," Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner said in a press conference. "I always said that safety is a number one key. Our safety should have always been high priority."

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'i did not feel like a human': brittney griner tells npr about detention in russia.

Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after she was detained at an airport there for packing hashish oil in her travel bag, which she says was an accident. The Biden administration was able to negotiate her release.

She added that while being accessible to fans can be a positive experience, it also makes them more vulnerable to threats.

After Griner's return to the U.S., she was confronted by right-wing YouTuber Alex Stein in a Dallas airport, asking her a series of questions, such as, "Do you hate America?"

"I'm thankful at whatever point that is that it happens and occurs, it'll be great for us," Clark said. "It'll make recovery easier, it'll make travel easier. It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something that a lot of people have deserved for years and years now. So, I'm just very fortunate to come to this league and have that opportunity the first year I'm here."

"I'm excited," Las Vegas Aces forward Alysha Clark said . "Whatever it took for it to get there, it's here, and I'm looking forward to it. It's been a long time coming. It's been something that affects how we show up on the court. It affects the ability to be able to rest and get more rest, so I think you'll see a difference in the players as we're out here on the floor this season."

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For Pump Prices, No News is Good News

By: andrew gross.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024)—Gas prices posted a quiet week, with the national average drifting lower by three cents to $3.64 since last Thursday. Tepid pre-Memorial Day domestic demand and oil costs below $80 a barrel are the likely culprits.

“The current news cycle is jam-packed, so not having gas prices in the mix should be a welcome relief,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Most consumers will probably see pump prices barely budging for now. That’s important because, on May 13, AAA will release the Memorial Day travel forecast, which could be a robust weekend for car trips. Stay tuned!”

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Opinion: Aviation Cooperation Behind Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Travel

Taylor Swift’s privately chartered jet touched down in Los Angeles the day before the 2024 Super Bowl.

The budding relationship between America’s reigning pop queen and a now three-time Super Bowl champion brought new drama, excitement and viewers. While Miss Americana and Mr. Kansas City are an incredible draw on their own, it was the global aviation industry that made Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romantic postgame embrace possible.

Swift performed in Tokyo on Saturday, Feb. 10, and flew more than 5,000 mi. back to the U.S. to attend the big game. After departing from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, she arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 11—later completing the trip to Las Vegas—on a Canadian-manufactured Bombardier BD-700 Global Express long-range business jet nicknamed “The Football Era.” The aircraft is registered in European Union member state Malta and operated by VistaJet under a Maltese air operator certificate (AOC).

Swift’s trip—and the joy of her fans around the world—was facilitated by the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which was created after World War II by the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The treaty established global rules of the air and the rights and responsibilities of contracting states regarding aviation safety.

The convention grants authority to an aircraft’s state of design (Canada, in the case of the Bombardier) to issue a type certificate that complies with the minimum airworthiness requirements of Annex 8, after which the state of design is responsible for issuing mandatory continuing airworthiness information to all states in which that type of aircraft is registered. The state of manufacture (also Canada) ensured the aircraft conformed to the approved design.

Pursuant to Article 31 of the convention, Malta issued a certificate of airworthiness based on conformity to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) type certificate for the aircraft, which is maintained under EASA Part 145. Malta also issued the licenses of the flight crew as required by Article 33 of the convention.

Once Malta added the aircraft to its registry and issued the airworthiness certificate for the jet, Japan was obligated as a signatory to the convention to recognize the Maltese type certificate, provided it complied with Annex 8.

The aircraft flew in and out of Japan thanks to Article 5 of the convention, which requires signatory states to allow civil aircraft engaged in scheduled international air service from other signatory states to make flights into or over its territory, subject to certain conditions. Article 5 also gives such aircraft the right to take on and discharge passengers in the other state, subject to domestic restrictions.

Once the jet entered Japanese airspace, it was obligated to comply with Japan’s Civil Aeronautics Act, Chapter 8, which relates to foreign aircraft. When the aircraft left Japanese airspace and headed out over the Pacific Ocean, its operations came under Annex 2 of the convention, which establishes international rules of the air. However, the Malta-registered aircraft was still subject to EASA-based safety rules imposed by its home authority. Because Malta is the operator, Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate was responsible for overseeing VistaJet’s AOC and resolving any safety issues that might have arisen. Part II, Section 6, Paragraph 4 of Malta’s Civil Aviation Act specifically extends applicability to “any flight in any part of the world by an aircraft registered in Malta.”

And, of course, when the aircraft entered U.S. airspace, it became subject to FAA operating rules. Foreign aircraft operations in the U.S. (and those of U.S. civil aircraft outside the country) are specifically addressed in 14 CFR, Part 91, Subpart H, although other rules in Part 91 apply to all aircraft operations regardless of the state of registry.

Viewers around the world watched the fairy tale end happily with Swift celebrating Kelce’s Super Bowl victory. The system of rules, people and technology that got her safely to the game went mostly unnoticed, even by the most ardent “Swifties” or Chiefs fans—and that is the point.

Christian A. Klein is the managing member of Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, overseeing the firm’s policy advocacy practice. He represents trade associations as a registered federal lobbyist and provides strategic communications and legal counsel services to clients. He is executive vice president of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association.

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