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Exciting travel opportunities to Zurich are currently available, with fares varying based on specific routing. As of now, Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software offers a Basic Economy fare priced at $493. By using the specified dates, travelers can find a lower fare of $481 on Scandinavian Airlines for Basic Economy or $581 for Regular Economy.
The Regular Economy fare at $581 includes one checked bag for each leg of the journey. In contrast, the Basic Economy fare priced at $481 comes with certain limitations.
Key restrictions for Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy are as follows:
- Checked bags: Not included. Passengers must pay $75 for each checked bag if purchased within 22 hours before check-in, increasing to $105 at the airport.
- Changes: Not permitted.
- Cancellations: Not allowed. If a booking is canceled after the 24-hour risk-free period, no value is retained for future travel.
Many online travel agencies may not display these Basic Economy fares accurately.
Sample Travel Date:
This is just one example; for additional travel options, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
Fares are valid for travel occurring from late August through October, with departures allowed Sunday through Wednesday and returns from Monday through Thursday. A stay that includes a Sunday is required. It’s crucial to book at least 7 days in advance to secure these prices.
Caution: The fare mentioned is valid as of the time of this writing, but prices may fluctuate if this information is viewed more than two days after posting.
How to Search for Availability:
Follow these steps to find available fares before making a purchase. To buy tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section later in this article.
Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following parameters:
Origin: JFK
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=L ; maxconnect 300
This configuration allows the Matrix Airfare Search to find applicable Basic Economy fares. Apply those dates on Scandinavian Airlines, where passengers will also have the opportunity to upgrade to a higher fare.
Destination: ZRH
Return Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=L ; maxconnect 300
(Enable the Advanced Routing Code feature to input these codes.)
Next, select “See calendar of lowest fares” and set the duration range to “3-10 days” (or any preferred 7-day range like 3-10, 7-14, etc.).
Fare Class:
Routing:
JFK – CPH (Copenhagen) – ZRH (Zurich) – CPH – JFK
Mileage:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Scandinavian Airlines partners with Delta, and mileage earning is structured as follows:
- Miles Flown: 8,864 miles (5.4 cents per mile for Basic Economy; 6.5 cents per mile for Regular Economy)
- Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $443
- Redeemable Miles: 886 miles
How to Buy:
To purchase tickets, visit Scandinavian Airlines using the dates identified in Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
- Visa: No visa is required for US citizens. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
- Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF). Current exchange rate is approximately $1 USD to 0.81 CHF.
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When traveling internationally, be mindful of credit card fees and currency exchange rates to maximize savings.
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