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An Exciting Offer to Oslo
Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists fares to Oslo at $509 for Basic Economy. Using the same travel dates with Scandinavian Airlines, you might find a price drop to $497 for Basic Economy and $567 for Regular Economy.
The $567 option includes one checked bag per leg of the journey.
The $497 fare is classified as a Basic Economy or Economy Light fare, which comes with specific limitations. Key points for Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light fares include:
Important Restrictions:
- Checked Bags: Not included—costs $75 each way when purchased online 22 hours before check-in, and $105 at the airport.
- Changes: Not permitted.
- Cancellations: Not allowed; should you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the value of the Basic Economy ticket will no longer be available for future purchases.
Note that many travel agencies may not reflect the Basic Economy / Economy Light fares from Scandinavian Airlines accurately.
Sample Travel Dates:
This is just an example; for more options and availability, follow the instructions regarding fare availability and search criteria below.
Fare Availability:
Travel is valid from late September to mid-October, exclusively for Sunday through Wednesday departures and Monday through Thursday returns. A Sunday stay is mandatory. Seats are extremely limited and must be booked at least 28 days prior to departure.
Be advised that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may become unavailable if the post is older than two days.
How to Search for Availability:
This section outlines how to search for available fares. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
Origin: SEA
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
This setup directs Matrix Airfare Search to look for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares. Check Scandinavian Airlines with these dates and you’ll get an option to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
Destination: OSL
Return Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
Enable advanced routing code input by clicking on the Advanced Codes link. You can select “See calendar of lowest fares” for a range of dates, such as 3-10 days.
Fare Class:
Details will reveal a route of SEA – CPH (Copenhagen) – OSL (Oslo) – CPH – SEA.
Stopover:
Mileage:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Scandinavian Airlines partners with Delta. Here’s a breakdown of mileage earnings with Delta:
Miles Flown: 10,342 miles or approximately 4.8 cents per mile (Basic Economy) and 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy).
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $517
Redeemable Miles: 1,034 miles
How to Buy:
Bookings should be made on Scandinavian Airlines using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
Visa information: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities should refer to the TIMATIC Visa Database.
Currency: Norwegian Kroner (NOK), with an exchange rate of approximately $1 USD = 10.43 NOK.
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