Scandinavian (SAS) Airlines flight delays or cancellations
If you have ever experienced Scandinavian (SAS) Airlines flight delays or cancellations, you could be entitled to financial compensation up to 600€ under EU Regulation 261.
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Scandinavian (SAS) Airlines flight delays or cancellations
If you experience flight delays or flight cancellations or were denied to board your flight due to overbooking, you can get compensation under EU law EC 261.
At ClaimFlights, we help you get compensation from Scandinavian Airlines and take legal action if required for your flight delay case at no extra cost.
You can check if you’re eligible for compensation for free in our flight delay compensation calculator. To fill the claim form, it doesn’t take more than 2 minutes.
Scandinavian Airlines Passengers’ Rights to Compensation
If you have booked your flight with Scandinavian Airlines, and your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked, you could be eligible for compensation under EC Regulation 261/2004.
That’s what EU law states. EC 261 rule protects air passengers and helps to receive compensation for the inconvenience caused due to the airlines’ responsibility.
Here is all you need to know when your Scandinavian flight was delayed or canceled. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, you may have the right to compensation for …
- ☛flight delays: if your flight was delayed for more than 3 hours on arrivals
- ☛flight cancellations: if your flight was canceled without any prior notice
- ☛overbooking: if you were denied boarding due to overselling of flight tickets
- ☛missed connection: if you missed your connecting flight due to delay or cancellation of your first flight
Scandinavian Airlines flight delay compensation
If your Scandinavian Airlines flight was delayed for more than three hours on arrivals, you could be eligible for compensation under EC Regulation 261/2004.
The most important factors to claim SAS flight delay compensation are …
- your flight arrived with a delay of more than 3 hours
- your flight was departed or landed at the EU airport
- and, the disruption wasn’t due to extraordinary circumstances
How much can you claim for Scandinavian flight delays?
The amount of compensation varies from 250€ to 600€. It depends upon the route distance and the length of the delay.
The table below clarifies how much you can claim for Scandinavian Airlines’ delayed flight.
| Short distance (up to 1500 km) |
Medium distance (1501 to 3500 km) |
Long-distance (more than 3500 km) |
|---|---|---|
| e.g., Frankfurt to Madrid | e.g., Frankfurt to Istanbul | e.g., Frankfurt to New York |
| €250 | €400 | €600* |
* the amount may get reduced by 50%, i.e., you may get up to 300€ for a distance of over 3500 km if EU borders were not crossed.
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Scandinavian (SAS) Airlines departure delays
If Scandinavian (SAS) flight delays for more than two hours, passengers are entitled to ‘Right to Care’ assistance.
For 2+ Hours of Flight Delays
Foods/Snacks
Communication
For 5+ Hours of Flight Delays
Foods/Snacks
Communication
Flight
Refund
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation & transport facility for an overnight delay.
Was your flight delayed for more than 3 hours?
Claim CompensationScandinavian Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation
First of all, you should know that airlines could not guarantee their flight schedule. While traveling Scandinavian Airlines may cancel their flight.
But in such a situation, you must know you can claim compensation or refund under EU Regulation EC 261 of 2004. It all depends upon when you are notified about it.
If your flight was canceled without prior notice of at least 14 days, you may ask for flight cancellation compensation or request a refund.
For SAS canceled flights, you have two options to choose from …
- apply for a refund, or
- ask for an alternative flight
If your alternate flight delays for more than 2 hours at the final destination, you could be eligible for SAS canceled flight compensation.
The amount to claim is between 125 euro and 600 euro for a canceled flight depending upon …
- days you were informed before
- the length of delay, and
- route distance
Whereas, for flight cancellation due to extraordinary circumstances, you could not receive compensation.
Scandinavian denied boarding compensation
If you were denied boarding due to overbooking, you might be eligible for overbooked flight compensation up to 600€ under the European Regulation EC261.
Whereas to claim compensation …
- you should not give up your seat voluntarily in exchange for some vouchers
- you presented yourself at the airport on time for check-in
- the departure or arrival airport belonged to the EU airport
In case you were offered an alternate flight of your choice but reached the destination later than two hours, you could ask for compensation.
Related Questions
Can I claim compensation if my flight was delayed due to bad weather?
Is it needed to be an EU citizen to claim for a delayed flight?
Any person who faced flight delays can claim compensation under the EU 261 law. You do not need to be an EU citizen to claim. You could claim if either departed from or arrived at the EU member states’ airport with Scandinavian Airlines with a delay of more than 3 hours.
Here’s the table below to summarize …
| Origin and Destination | EU-regulated Airline | Non-EU regulated Airline |
|---|---|---|
| EU ✈ EU | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| EU ✈ Non-EU | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Non-EU ✈ EU | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Non-EU ✈ Non-EU | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Was your flight cancelled without any notice?
Claim CompensationScandinavian missed flight compensation
You may be eligible for missed connection compensation under the European Union Regulation EC 261, if…
- the entire journey was booked under one booking reference
- your Scandinavian flight was departed from the EU member state or arrived at the EU member state
- and, you reached the final destination later than three hours
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Useful information about Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Group is the oldest airline that was founded in 1951. It is also called Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). It was established after the establishment of three flag carriers that is DDL, DNL, and the ABA.
The airline has 3 hubs. The main hub is at Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, with 109 destinations worldwide. The second hub is at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with 106 destinations, and the third hub is at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen.
It is considered the eighth largest airline in Europe.
Fleet Size and Destinations
Scandinavian Airlines has 151 fleets as of September 2020, which serves 90 destinations across the world.
| Countrya | City |
|---|---|
| Sweden | Ängelholm, Gothenburg, Kalmar, Kiruna, Luleå, Malmö, Örnsköldsvik, Östersund, Ronneby, Skellefteå, Stockholm, Sundsvall, Umeå, Visby |
| Spain | Alicante, Barcelona, Las Palmas, Madrid, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia |
| United States | Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. |
| Germany | Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart |
| Italy | Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Milan, Palermo, Rome, Turin, Venice |
| United Kingdom | Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester |
| Poland | Gdańsk, Kraków, Poznań, Szczecin, Warsaw, Wroclaw |
| Denmark | Aalborg, Aarhus, Billund, Copenhagen |
| Greece | Athens, Chania, Rhodes, Thessaloniki |
| France | Biarritz, Montpellier, Nice, Paris |
| China | Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai |
| Finland | Helsinki, Tampere, Turku |
| Turkey | Alanya, Ankara, Antalya |
| Croatia | Dubrovnik, Split |
| Lithuania | Palanga, Vilnius |
| Russia | Saint Petersburg |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg City |
| Switzerland | Geneva, Zurich |
| Portugal | Faro, Lisbon |
| Iceland | Reykjavík |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam |
| Romania | Bucharest |
| Belgium | Brussels |
| Faroe Islands | Sørvágur |
| Hungary | Budapest |
| Kosovo | Pristina |
| Estonia | Tallinn |
| Norway | Ålesund |
| Czech Republic | Prague |
| Ireland | Dublin |
| Lebanon | Beirut |
| Japan | Tokyo |
| Montenegro | Tivat |
| Latvia | Riga |
| Malta | Luqa |
| Ukraine | Kiev |
Scandinavian Airlines Baggage Policy
| Carry Baggage | |||
| Ticket Type | Hand Baggage | Max. Size | Max. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Light | 1 Bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 8 kg |
| SAS Go | 1 Bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | |
| SAS Plus | 1 Bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | |
| SAS Business | 2 Bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 8 kg |
| Note: | One handbag or laptop bag | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 8 kg |
| Checked Baggage | |||
| Ticket Type | Checked Baggage | Max. Size | Max. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Light | – | ||
| SAS Go | 1 Bag | 158 cm | 23 kg |
| SAS Plus | 2 Bag | 158 cm | 23 kg |
| SAS Business | 2 Bag | 158 cm | 32 kg |
| Infants Passenger (0-2 years) | 1 Bag | 158 cm | 23 kg |
For more details on their baggage allowance, check here.
If your baggage was lost or damaged, please report it immediately to the ‘Lost and Found Office’ and fill out the ‘Property Irregularity Report.’
If your baggage is not found within 45 days, then you may submit for a claim. Depending upon the damage and on your country of residence, Scandinavian may compensate you back.
Scandinavian Airlines Reviews
In terms of on-board services, Scandinavian Airlines air passengers gave 3 stars out of 5 for food & beverages, seat comfort, value for money, staff service, and 2 stars out of 5 for inflight entertainment.
Scandinavian (SAS) Airlines Contact Information
☛ Website: https://www.flysas.com/en
☛ Social Accounts: Twitter | Facebook
☛ Customer care number: 1 (800) 221-2350
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