SAS opens doors to independent lounges: 35 lounges include Linate (and more)
Those who often fly SAS are familiar with the Scandinavian airline's "Achilles' heel": lounge access. Historically, in fact, outside the [...]
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Those who often fly with SAS knows well the Scandinavian company's "Achilles' heel": lounge access. Historically, in fact, outside its bases and alliance lounges (first Star Alliance, today SkyTeam), SAS did not guarantee anything.
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Result? Passengers also Business Class and elite frequent flyers often found themselves without a lounge to wait for their flight. A really strange thing even considering the quality of this carrier's lounges and who of course has already extensively reviewed.
From October 1, 2025 things really do change. SAS has signed a series of agreements with independent operators that open the door wide to 35 new lounges throughout Europe, including Italy.
New lounges in Italy
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At last, SAS passengers departing from Italy will also have access to waiting rooms worthy of their status. The cities affected are:
- Milan Linate the Leonardo hall
- Venice (coming Oct. 1)
- Florence (under negotiation)
- Naples There being only one there is no doubt which one it is
- Bologna the new Prima Vista
This is a huge step forward for a carrier that regularly serves our country and until now left its customers at the gate.
Other destinations
The expansion is not just about Italy: SAS has fielded a full-fledged European plan. Here is the full list of confirmed destinations (with more coming by fall):
- Bergen
- Stavanger
- Helsinki
- Aalborg
- Billund
- Malaga
- Nice
- Alicante
- Palm
- Manchester
- Gran Canaria
- Barcelona
- Tallinn
- Gdansk
- Vilnius
- Keflavik
- Lighthouse
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- Madrid
- Prague
- Wroclaw
What changes for travelers
This move marks a major leap forward for SAS and those who travel frequently with the company:
- Guaranteed access to tier lounges at key airports, even where the alliance does not cover.
- A more consistent experience with standards SkyTeam.
- Increased value for elite status and Business ticket.
In conclusion
For SAS, it is a "tangible" upgrade to its premium offering. For frequent flyers, a signal that the airline takes its passengers' comfort seriously, even when flying far from home.
