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SAS to relaunch Dubai and add direct Phuket and Krabi services from Copenhagen for Winter 2026/27

SAS will launch three new long‑haul routes from Copenhagen in winter 2026/27 — Dubai plus direct services to Phuket and Krabi — marking its first return to the UAE since 2011. The carrier says Thailand capacity will rise roughly 75% as new A350s enable expanded intercontinental flying.

Discovered 2026-01-29T03:20:41.211443-08:00 | 2026-01-29T03:20:41.211443-08:00

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  • SAS is adding three Copenhagen long‑haul routes (Dubai, Phuket, Krabi), with Dubai service slated to restart in late October 2026, marking the carrier's return to the UAE since 2011; Thailand capacity is expected to increase ~75%, shifting seasonal network mix and demand exposure. See context on Copenhagen hub strategy: source:ab4e0ccd-b515-46ba-af61-5208f19f7bb8

  • The expansion is tied to incoming Airbus A350 capacity, underpinning a step‑change in SAS's intercontinental capability for 2026/27 and affecting fleet utilization, crew planning and slot leverage at Kastrup.

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