
To check in online with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, you must have a confirmed reservation and a valid passport or ID card.
You can start the check-in process 24 hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
First, head to the SAS website and click on the "Check-in" button.
Enter your booking reference and surname to access your booking details.
Checking In Requirements
You can check in for a SAS Airlines flight using various options, including online, self-service kiosk, and counter check-in.
Passengers with special requirements, such as pets, unaccompanied minors, or special baggage, will receive personal assistance at the check-in counter.
There are different check-in deadlines depending on your travel class and check-in method. Here's a summary:
For domestic flights with connecting flights to the US, you must be at the first domestic airport 40 minutes before departure time.
Online Check In Process
You can check in online with SAS Airlines from 30 hours to 1 hour before departure on the website or via the SAS app. Online check-in is available for most passengers, but those traveling with pets, unaccompanied minors, or special baggage will need to check in at the counter.
To check in online, go to the SAS website or mobile app, and enter your booking reference or frequent flyer number. You can check in up to six people at a time, but if you have more than six passengers in your group, you'll need to enter the booking reference again and check in the remaining passengers.
You can choose your seat for free when checking in online, but if you have a SAS Go Light ticket, you'll be allocated a seat at check-in, and it can't be changed. Online check-in also allows you to pay for extra baggage if needed.
Here are the key steps to check in online with SAS:
• Go to the SAS website or mobile app
• Enter your booking reference or frequent flyer number
• Check in and choose your seat from 30 hours before departure up to 1 hour before
• Download a digital boarding pass on your phone or print a paper boarding pass
• Print your bag tags at a self-service kiosk and drop your bags at the self-service bag drop if you have checked baggage
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Boarding and Seat Selection
To avoid delays, make sure to be at the gate at least 20 minutes before the departure time for flights within Europe.
For travel to or from outside Europe, you'll need to arrive at the gate 35 minutes before departure.
If you want to choose a specific seat on the aircraft, be prepared to pay a fee, which can range from 10 to 20 euros.
However, if you're traveling with children, you'll be seated together even if you're randomly assigned a seat.
Only SAS Go fares are subject to seat selection fees, while SAS Plus fares and business class allow you to choose a seat for free.
Boarding
To ensure you arrive at the gate with plenty of time to spare, aim to be there at least 20 minutes before departure for flights within Europe.
Passengers traveling to or from outside Europe should plan to arrive at the gate at least 35 minutes before the flight takes off.
Being early is key to a stress-free boarding experience.
Seat Selection
You can choose a specific seat on the aircraft for a fee, which ranges from 10 eur to 20 eur, depending on the flight length, season, and ticket price.
If you don't want to pay for seat selection, you can just skip the step and be randomly assigned a seat for free.
Children will be seated together, even if they're randomly assigned.
The seat selection fee only applies to SAS Go fares.
Fees
Fees for special baggage items vary depending on the weight and type of item. You can pay online in advance to get the best prices.
If you're traveling with a special item, you'll need to know the fees. The prices listed are one-way and apply when you pay online in advance.
Here's a breakdown of the fees for special baggage items:
Note that these prices are one-way and apply when you pay online in advance. Paying at the airport will cost more.
Alternative Check In Methods
If you're looking for alternative check-in methods on SAS Scandinavian Airlines, you have a few options. You can check in using a self-service kiosk or by visiting the check-in counter.
Online check-in is available starting 30 hours before departure, but it's not available to passengers with special requirements, such as traveling with pets or unaccompanied minors. These passengers will receive personal assistance at the check-in counter.
You can also check in using the SAS mobile app, which allows you to choose your seat, select meals, and make special requests. Upon completion, you'll receive a digital boarding pass that can be downloaded and saved to your digital wallet.
Here are the alternative check-in methods available on SAS Scandinavian Airlines:
- Self-Service Kiosk Check-in
- Counter Check-in
- SAS Check-in via the mobile app
Passengers with special requirements, such as traveling with pets or unaccompanied minors, cannot use self-service kiosks to check in. They will receive personal assistance at the check-in counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I check in online for SAS?
Online check-in is not available for certain SAS flights, including SAS Charter flights and select SK7000-SK7999 flights
Does online check in work for international flights?
Yes, online check-in is available for international flights, allowing you to check in 24 hours prior to departure and confirm or change your seat.
Sources
- https://www.flysas.com/us-en/travel-info/check-in-boarding/online-check-in/
- https://www.seatmaestro.com/airlines-seating-maps/scandinavian-airlines-sas/check-in/
- https://www.cestee.com/airline/sas-scandinavian-airlines/check-in
- https://www.travelintellect.com/sas-check-in/
- https://www.flysas.com/us-en/travel-info/charter/
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