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A great fare opportunity has arisen for travel to Zurich.
Using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, the pricing is currently set at $573 for Basic Economy. If you utilize Scandinavian Airlines, you may find it priced at $561 for Basic Economy and $661 for Regular Economy.
The $661 option includes one checked bag each way.
The Basic Economy fare at $561 comes with certain restrictions, noted as follows:
Important Restrictions:
- Checked Baggage: Not included; bags will incur a fee of $75 each way if purchased 22 hours prior to check-in. At the airport, the fee rises to $105.
- Changes: Not permitted.
- Cancellations: Not allowed; if you cancel after the initial 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy fare will not have value for future travel.
It’s worth noting that many online travel agencies may not clearly display these Basic Economy or Economy Light fares from Scandinavian Airlines.
Sample Travel Date:
This is a single example of potential travel dates; please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below for further options.
Fare Availability:
Tickets are valid for travel during October, with departures allowed from Sunday through Wednesday and returns on Monday through Thursday. A Sunday night stay is mandatory. Purchase must occur at least 14 days ahead of departure.
Please be aware that while this fare is available at the time of this posting, it may no longer be valid if this information is two days or older.
How to Search for Availability:
Use this section to discover fare availability. For purchasing tickets, navigate to the “How to Buy” section below.
To search, utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
Origin: SFO
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
This setup ensures the search focuses on Basic Economy or Economy Light fares. Once those dates are input on Scandinavian Airlines, you will have the opportunity to opt for a regular economy fare as well.
Destination: ZRH
Return Advanced Routing Code:
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
To activate advanced routing code entry, click on the Advanced Codes link. Select “See calendar of lowest fares” and indicate a travel duration of “3-10” days (or any suitable 7-day range).
Note: The Matrix Airfare Search cannot be used to directly purchase tickets. For purchasing, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
Routing:
SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – ZRH (Zurich) – CPH – SFO
Mileage Information:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a partner of Delta Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines offers the following mileage accruals:
Miles Flown: 12,118 miles (4.6 cents per mile for Basic Economy, 5.4 cents per mile for Regular Economy)
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $605
Redeemable Miles: 1,211 miles
How to Buy:
Book through Scandinavian Airlines using the dates identified in Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
Visa Requirements: US Citizens do not require a visa. Other passport holders should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
Currency: The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF), with an exchange rate of approximately $1 USD to 0.82 CHF.
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