Take off for SAS to Hong Kong
At the same time, SAS re-opened its lounge at Arlanda following extensive refurbishment, offering an enhanced transfer experience for UK customers.
The new route to Hong Kong is SAS’s fourth direct connection between Scandinavia and Asia, and SAS is the only airline to fly direct between Scandinavia and Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the world’s busiest airports and is the largest in the world in terms of freight. The route has five departures per week from Stockholm, with easy connections with Heathrow, Manchester and other major European hubs.
Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SAS commented: “Today we are writing a new chapter in the history of SAS, as we launch our direct route between Stockholm and Hong Kong. We are very proud to be linking the UK with Hong Kong through a convenient new connection via Stockholm. We look forward to offering a warm welcome on board to all our customers.”
Timetable:
Arlanda to Hong Kong - SK963
• Departs Arlanda 3pm, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, arrives Hong Kong 7.20am local time
Hong Kong to Arlanda – SK964
• Departs Hong Kong 9.05am, Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, arrives Arlanda 2.35pm local time
Connections from Manchester and London Heathrow T2 are available to connect with each service.
SAS has also reopened its popular lounge in Terminal 5 at Arlanda today. The lounge has two separate sections – one for EuroBonus Diamond and Gold members, including Star Alliance Gold, and one for those travelling in Business or SAS Plus. The lounge, which now covers an area of 1,400m2 has been upgraded in a Scandinavian style that combines functionality and design, and offers a larger buffet area, new combined meeting rooms and guest offices, travel services, a new relaxation area, workstations, toilets and showers, as well as a play area for younger travellers and plenty of electrical outlets, charging stations and fast wireless internet.
