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A notable fare has emerged for travel to Paris.
The Matrix Airfare Search tool from ITA Software indicates a price of $567 for a Basic Economy ticket. When utilizing dates on Scandinavian Airlines, the fare adjusts to $555 for Basic Economy and $655 for Regular Economy.
The $655 option includes one checked bag for each leg of the journey.
However, the $555 fare falls under Basic Economy, which has specific limitations. Key points of Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy/Economy Light fares include:
Notably, the fare does not include checked baggage—these incur a fee of $75 each way if purchased within 22 hours of check-in. At the airport, the fee escalates to $105.
Changes to the itinerary are not permitted.
Cancellations are also prohibited, meaning that tickets have no residual value after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window expires. It’s worth mentioning that many online travel agencies may not list these Basic Economy fares with clarity.
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Example Travel Dates:
This example represents just one potential travel date; for further options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
The fare is valid for travel throughout October, specifically for departures from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Monday to Thursday, with a mandatory Sunday stay. Availability is limited, and tickets need to be purchased at least 28 days prior to departure.
Please keep in mind that fare validity is subject to change; if this information is two days old or more, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
This section focuses on searching for availability. To purchase tickets, navigate to the “How to Buy” section of this article.
Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following search parameters:
Origin: SFO
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=L ; maxconnect 300
This configuration directs Matrix Airfare Search to find Basic Economy/Economy Light fares. Input dates on Scandinavian Airlines, where you’ll have the option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
Destination: CDG
Return Advanced Routing Code:
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f b=L ; maxconnect 300
(Select the Advanced Codes link to enable the advanced routing code input.)
To view the calendar of lowest fares, select “See calendar of lowest fares.” Set the duration to “3-10” (this is merely a sample; you can enter any 7-day date range such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.).
Fare Class:
Routing:
SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – CDG (Paris) – CPH – SFO
Mileage Information:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a partner of Delta, Scandinavian Airlines offers mileage earning opportunities. The mile accumulation details are:
Miles Flown: 12,816 miles at 4.3 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 5.1 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $640
Redeemable Miles: 1,281 miles
How to Purchase:
Tickets can be booked through Scandinavian Airlines utilizing the dates found via the Matrix Airfare Search tool.
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