Last Friday, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) began accepting seat reservations for its groundbreaking commercial electric flights in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark… in 2028. After that, there are no seats available anymore.

“This extraordinary event presents an opportunity for travelers to become part of aviation history. Each of the three inaugural flights, scheduled to take place in 2028, will offer 30 seats for reservation,” says the press release.

Of course, other players in the field have already announced possible fully electric flights much earlier. However, this is the first major airline company that has opened reservations for a flight in five years.

Milestone

“SAS is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and embracing technological innovations like electric aircraft for shorter trips plays a crucial role in reaching this goal,” the company states. “Introducing electric flights represents a significant milestone in SAS’s journey toward sustainable aviation.”

“Ever since its establishment in 1946, SAS has been at the forefront of pioneering endeavors in the airline industry. Notably, SAS was the first commercial airline to fly over the North Pole, revolutionizing flight durations between continents and earning the prestigious Columbus Prize,” the press release continues.

Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS, expressed his enthusiasm about this remarkable development: “The fact that we can now invite our passengers to the next major milestone in the future of aviation is a natural continuation of that pioneering spirit and a significant step on our journey toward more sustainable aviation.”

For some 170 euros

To commemorate the inaugural flight, the ticket price will be 1946 SEK (€168), paying tribute to the year when SAS first began operating. Reservations started on June 2 at flysas.com/electric. By the way, all seats have already been reserved for these first three maiden trips.

Sweden’s government aims to achieve net-zero emissions for domestic air transport by 2030. In addition, by 2045, the objective is to ensure that all international flights operating from Sweden maintain net-zero emissions.