SAS Abruptly Cancels Planned Return to Tel Aviv Route

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unexpectedly removed direct flights between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv from its booking systems, just days after announcing its planned return to Israel. The route was scheduled to resume on October 26th, coinciding with the start of the winter flight schedule, with four weekly flights planned. Tickets were available for purchase until recently, and many were sold, surprising both the public and travel agents.

SAS had announced its intention to re-establish the direct service approximately ten days prior, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Israel. The flights were intended to operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday evenings using Airbus A320neo aircraft, offering both economy and business class options.

This marks a second attempt by SAS to re-enter the Israeli market. The airline had previously resumed its direct Tel Aviv route in October 2025 after more than a decade-long absence, operating three weekly flights. However, SAS suspended its Middle East operations just a few months later.

Currently, no official explanation for the sudden cancellation has been provided by SAS. While the airline's website still indicates service to Tel Aviv, the direct flights planned for late October are no longer visible in the booking system. Searches for flights on the planned return date now only show options with layovers in cities like Munich, Amsterdam, or Paris.