SAS Link

ICAO: SVS Active as of Dec 11, 2025

119

Active Routes

1531

Flight Observations

45

Unique Destinations

46

Origin Airports

495

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1155

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About SAS Link

The ICAO code SVS is associated with SAS Link, a regional airline subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). While "SVS Aviation" does not exist as a standalone commercial passenger airline, the information provided below pertains to SAS Link, which operates under the SAS Group.

SAS Link is a regional airline subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS Group). It was founded in 2021 and commenced commercial operations on April 10, 2022. The airline's primary operational bases include Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Oslo Airport (OSL), and Bergen Airport (BGO). Copenhagen is increasingly being positioned as SAS's main international hub.

As of August 2025, SAS Link operates a fleet consisting of 15 Embraer E195 aircraft, with plans for further expansion including an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft and 10 options. These aircraft are operated on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines, primarily focusing on regional routes within Europe. The broader SAS Group fleet also includes various Airbus models (A319, A320, A320neo, A321LR, A330, A350) and other regional jets and turboprops like ATR 72s and Bombardier CRJ900s, serving a wide network across Europe, the US, Africa, and Asia with over 125 destinations.

SAS (and by extension, SAS Link) officially joined the SkyTeam alliance on September 1, 2024, enhancing its global network and offering expanded travel opportunities, particularly in regions like Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Prior to this, SAS was a founding member of Star Alliance from 1997 to 2024. Onboard, SAS offers different service classes: SAS Go (Economy), SAS Plus (Premium Economy), and SAS Business (Business Class) on long-haul flights. For European routes, a new distinct Business Class with a free middle seat will be introduced from October 1, 2025, alongside a renaming of existing cabin classes to Economy, Premium, and Business to align with other carriers. Services include complimentary meals on long-haul flights, various seating options, and Wi-Fi (free in Business and Plus, for a fee in Go).

What Travelers Say

Traveler reviews for SAS (which include services operated by SAS Link) are generally mixed. While some passengers report positive experiences, others highlight significant frustrations.

What Travelers Love:

Friendly and helpful crew: Many travelers praise the kindness and professionalism of the flight attendants.
Good premium cabin experience: Passengers in SAS Plus often appreciate the benefits such as lounge access, upgraded meals, comfortable seating with extra legroom and footrests, and priority services.
Value in upgrades: Some travelers have found good value when successfully bidding for class upgrades, enhancing their overall flight experience.

Common Complaints:

Frequent delays and cancellations: A recurring issue reported by travelers is experiencing flight delays or cancellations, sometimes leading to significant disruptions.
Baggage handling issues: There are reports of lost or damaged luggage and difficulties with customer service in resolving these problems.
Inconsistent economy class comfort and service: Some passengers describe the economy class as basic, with uncomfortable seating (e.g., thin cushions, lack of headrest cushioning) and inconsistent service quality, particularly on European routes post-pandemic.

Overall sentiment summary: While SAS is considered a legitimate, full-service airline with a focus on Scandinavian heritage and sustainability, the actual customer experience can be inconsistent. Positive feedback often centers on the crew and premium offerings, but operational issues like delays and baggage problems, alongside a sometimes-basic economy product, contribute to traveler dissatisfaction.

Safety Information

SAS Link operates under the safety framework of its parent company, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The safety record of SAS (including its subsidiaries like SAS Link) is generally strong.

Recent safety record and any notable incidents: For SAS Link specifically, AeroInside has reported incidents such as a bleed issue on an Embraer ERJ-195 in August 2024 and a cabin pressurization issue on the same aircraft type in April 2023. For the broader SAS operations, recent non-fatal incidents in 2025 include a passenger battery fire during boarding, a smell of smoke in the cabin, an electrical failure, and a pilot incapacitation. Historically, SAS has had fatal accidents, with the last one occurring in Milan in 2001. While hijackings have occurred in the past, none resulted in fatalities.
Regulatory certifications: SAS maintains a high safety rating of 7/7 by Airline Ratings, indicating a strong performance in safety audits. As a major European carrier, SAS and its subsidiaries are subject to stringent European aviation safety regulations and are not listed on the EU Air Safety List (which bans airlines from operating in the EU for safety concerns).
Fleet age and maintenance reputation: The overall SAS fleet, including aircraft operated by its subsidiaries, has an average age of 9.4 years as of November 2024, which is significantly lower than the global average aircraft age. The oldest regional jet (Embraer E195) is 17 years old. SAS has invested heavily in predictive maintenance, partnering with GE Aerospace for its Embraer E190 fleet (relevant for SAS Link) to improve reliability, reduce unscheduled maintenance, and minimize downtime. They also utilize Airbus's Skywise Predictive Maintenance+ system and have a dedicated team of specialists, demonstrating a proactive approach to fleet maintenance and operational efficiency.
Overall safety assessment based on available data: Based on the robust safety rating, relatively young fleet, and proactive predictive maintenance strategies, SAS (and thus SAS Link) demonstrates a strong commitment to aviation safety. While minor incidents occur, which is common for active airlines, there are no recent reports of fatal accidents, and the airline's systems are geared towards preventing major issues.
Any safety awards or recognitions: No specific recent safety awards were found for SAS Link or SAS in the search results.

Content generated by AI based on web research • Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Route Network Map

Most Popular Routes

SVG → OSL

Stavanger Airport, Sola → Oslo, Gardermoen

212 miles

105 flights

E190

SVG → BGO

Stavanger Airport, Sola → Bergen, Flesland

99 miles

91 flights

E190

SVG → CPH

Stavanger Airport, Sola → Copenhagen

346 miles

84 flights

E190

BGO → CPH

Bergen Airport, Flesland → Copenhagen

423 miles

67 flights

E190

HAU → OSL

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy → Oslo, Gardermoen

213 miles

67 flights

E190

BGO → OSL

Bergen Airport, Flesland → Oslo, Gardermoen

202 miles

62 flights

E190

BLL → OSL

Billund Airport → Oslo, Gardermoen

316 miles

61 flights

E190

BGO → SVG

Bergen Airport, Flesland → Stavanger, Sola

99 miles

57 flights

E190

AES → OSL

Ålesund Airport, Vigra → Oslo, Gardermoen

233 miles

56 flights

E190

TRD → OSL

Trondheim Airport, Værnes → Oslo, Gardermoen

226 miles

54 flights

E190

Top Destinations

OSL (ENGM)

Oslo, Gardermoen

Oslo

579 flights

21 routes

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen

343 flights

32 routes

BGO (ENBR)

Bergen, Flesland

Bergen

155 flights

4 routes

SVG (ENZV)

Stavanger, Sola

Stavanger

136 flights

5 routes

TRD (ENVA)

Trondheim, Vaernes

Stjordal

76 flights

6 routes

AES (ENAL)

Alesund, Vigra

Alesund

24 flights

1 route

BOO (ENBO)

Bodo

23 flights

3 routes

KSU (ENKB)

Kristiansund, Kvernberget

Kristiansund

22 flights

1 route

HAU (ENHD)

Haugesund, Karmoy

Haugesund

18 flights

1 route

ABZ (EGPD)

Aberdeen

13 flights

1 route

Top Origin Airports

SVG (ENZV)

Stavanger Airport, Sola

Stavanger

324 flights

5 routes

BGO (ENBR)

Bergen Airport, Flesland

Bergen

205 flights

6 routes

OSL (ENGM)

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Oslo (Gardermoen)

183 flights

19 routes

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen

144 flights

33 routes

TRD (ENVA)

Trondheim Airport, Værnes

Trondheim

118 flights

6 routes

HAU (ENHD)

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy

Karmøy

67 flights

1 route

BLL (EKBI)

Billund Airport

Billund

61 flights

1 route

AES (ENAL)

Ålesund Airport, Vigra

Ålesund

56 flights

1 route

AAL (EKYT)

Aalborg Airport

Aalborg

38 flights

2 routes

AAR (EKAH)

Aarhus Airport

Aarhus

36 flights

1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

OSL (ENGM)

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Oslo, NO

579 flights

21 routes

CPH (EKCH)

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen, DK

343 flights

32 routes

BGO (ENBR)

Bergen Airport, Flesland

Bergen, NO

155 flights

4 routes

SVG (ENZV)

Stavanger Airport, Sola

Stavanger, NO

136 flights

5 routes

TRD (ENVA)

Trondheim Airport, Værnes

Stjordal, NO

76 flights

6 routes

ABZ (EGPD)

Aberdeen International Airport

Aberdeen, GB

13 flights

1 route

Longest Routes

NCE → OSL

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport → Oslo, Gardermoen

1155 mi

BIQ → CPH

Biarritz Pays Basque airport → Copenhagen

1050 mi

BGO → MXP

Bergen Airport, Flesland → Malpensa Int'l

1024 mi

MXP → OSL

Milan Malpensa International Airport → Oslo, Gardermoen

1012 mi

OSL → MXP

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen → Malpensa Int'l

1012 mi

Shortest Routes

BGO → SVG

Bergen Airport, Flesland → Stavanger, Sola

99 mi

SVG → BGO

Stavanger Airport, Sola → Bergen, Flesland

99 mi

GOT → CPH

Göteborg Landvetter Airport → Copenhagen

142 mi

CPH → GOT

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport → Goteborg

142 mi

AAL → CPH

Aalborg Airport → Copenhagen

148 mi

All Routes

119 Total Routes

Showing 25 most popular routes

Route	Destination	Flights	Distance	Aircraft	Last Seen
SVG → OSL Stavanger Airport, Sola	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	105	212 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
SVG → BGO Stavanger Airport, Sola	Bergen, Flesland Bergen	91	99 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
SVG → CPH Stavanger Airport, Sola	Copenhagen Copenhagen	84	346 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
BGO → CPH Bergen Airport, Flesland	Copenhagen Copenhagen	67	423 mi	E190	Dec 7, 2025
HAU → OSL Haugesund Airport, Karmøy	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	67	213 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
BGO → OSL Bergen Airport, Flesland	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	62	202 mi	E190	Dec 7, 2025
BLL → OSL Billund Airport	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	61	316 mi	E190	Dec 11, 2025
BGO → SVG Bergen Airport, Flesland	Stavanger, Sola Stavanger	57	99 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
AES → OSL Ålesund Airport, Vigra	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	56	233 mi	E190	Dec 7, 2025
TRD → OSL Trondheim Airport, Værnes	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	54	226 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
AAR → OSL Aarhus Airport	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	36	270 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
KSU → OSL Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	34	229 mi	E190	Dec 6, 2025
SVG → TRD Stavanger Airport, Sola	Trondheim, Vaernes Stjordal	31	363 mi	E190	Dec 8, 2025
KRS → OSL Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	31	174 mi	E190	Dec 9, 2025
CPH → BGO Copenhagen Kastrup Airport	Bergen, Flesland Bergen	28	423 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
AAL → OSL Aalborg Airport	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	26	219 mi	E190	Dec 3, 2025
OSL → AES Oslo Airport, Gardermoen	Alesund, Vigra Alesund	24	233 mi	E190	Nov 26, 2025
OSL → SVG Oslo Airport, Gardermoen	Stavanger, Sola Stavanger	23	212 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
OSL → KSU Oslo Airport, Gardermoen	Kristiansund, Kvernberget Kristiansund	22	229 mi	E190	Dec 8, 2025
TRD → BGO Trondheim Airport, Værnes	Bergen, Flesland Bergen	22	287 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
TRD → SVG Trondheim Airport, Værnes	Stavanger, Sola Stavanger	20	363 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
CPH → SVG Copenhagen Kastrup Airport	Stavanger, Sola Stavanger	20	346 mi	E190	Dec 10, 2025
OSL → HAU Oslo Airport, Gardermoen	Haugesund, Karmoy Haugesund	18	213 mi	E190	Dec 1, 2025
OSL → CPH Oslo Airport, Gardermoen	Copenhagen Copenhagen	16	322 mi	E190	Dec 6, 2025
BOO → OSL Bodø Airport	Oslo, Gardermoen Oslo	16	499 mi	E190	Oct 24, 2025

Showing 25 of 119 routes. Routes sorted by flight frequency and activity.

Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 03:00
Coverage: Observed routes only