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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is expanding the alternatives for travel to Europe this winter with the return of two popular seasonal routes, Bangkok – Stockholm and Dubai – Copenhagen and the launch of a new route Delhi – Copenhagen.

“We see a strong demand from our Australian customers, for the Bangkok – Stockholm service in particular, which provides a great alternative for those who prefer to arrive into Europe in the evening,” says Lars Olofsson, General Manager SAS Australia and New Zealand.

“Both Stockholm and Copenhagen are ideal cities to visit on the way to continental Europe, says Olofsson. “Winter season is filled with various highlights such as Christmas celebrations in Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and Gamla Stan Christmas Markets in Stockholm.”

Scandinavian Airlines’ Economy fare via Bangkok to Stockholm and Copenhagen starts from $1,840. Combination fares which include flights in Economy Extra (premium economy) or Business, between Asia and Europe start from $3,000.Taxes and surcharges are additional from AUD470.

For travel tips tailor-made for Australians, there are a series of free stopover guides for Bangkok, Copenhagen and Stockholm. The guides can be downloaded from Scandinavian Airlines’ website www.flysas.com.au. There you’ll also find up-to-date visitor information and tips on over 60 destinations within Scandinavia, Finland, the Baltic’s and more. Or visit the Scandinavian Tourist Board website www.visitscandinavia.com.au

For information on all fares visit www.flysas.com.au  or call SAS on 1300 727 707.

Scandinavian Airlines offers daily connections from Australia in co-operation with selected Star Alliance™ partners THAI, Singapore Airlines, Air China, United Airlines and frequent flyer partner Qantas. Services operate via Asia and North America to more than 75 destinations in Scandinavia, Finland, the Baltic’s and Europe, utilising the gateways of Stockholm and Copenhagen.

Scandinavian Airlines International is the long-haul operator of SAS with 1.4 million passengers per year. The fleet consists of Airbus A330s and A340s, serving 10 destinations: New York, Chicago, Washington, Seattle, Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo, Dubai, Copenhagen and Stockholm. In 2008, SAS International will launch flights to Delhi.