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SAS Revives Copenhagen-Mumbai Route After June Turnback

August 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SAS to relaunch Copenhagen-Mumbai route on October 1.
Initial June flight turned back due to missing clearance.
Mumbai route avoids Russian airspace, making it viable for SAS.
SAS targets connecting passengers, not just local demand.

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Strategic Implications

SAS's second attempt at the Copenhagen-Mumbai route may indicate a shift in the airline's strategy to capitalize on connecting traffic. The route's viability, despite low local demand, suggests that SAS could be leveraging its SkyTeam alliance partnerships to attract passengers. This move may also signal a broader trend of European carriers adapting to the challenges posed by Russian airspace closures.

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What Happened

Scandinavian Carrier Tries Again With New India Service

SAS is set to relaunch its Copenhagen-Mumbai route on October 1, after a failed attempt in June due to missing clearance from India’s civil aviation regulator. The airline is targeting connecting passengers, rather than relying solely on local demand, and is leveraging its SkyTeam alliance partnerships to attract traffic. The route’s viability is due in part to its ability to avoid Russian airspace, which has been closed to European carriers since 2022. According to reports from Afterburner - MiGFlug’s Magazine, SAS is confident that it has resolved the issues that led to the initial turnback.

Source | Originally Published: August 26, 2026

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