SAS to Relaunch Copenhagen–Mumbai Service in October 2026 After Regulatory False Start

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Scandinavian Airlines will resume nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai service on October 1, 2026, after an aborted June launch caused by incomplete regulatory authorization. The year-round route will operate five times weekly with a 266-seat Airbus A330, restoring SAS connectivity to India after a 17-year absence and adding a direct cargo link.

Discovered 2026-08-17T15:28:17.097037-07:00 | 2026-08-17T15:28:17.097037-07:00

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  • The route restores SAS’s direct presence in India after 17 years and adds five weekly Copenhagen–Mumbai frequencies to the market.
  • The 266-seat Airbus A330 deployment provides year-round passenger capacity and a direct cargo connection between India and Scandinavia.
  • The revised launch date underscores the operational impact of securing final regulatory authorization before inaugurating an international route.

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