SAS, Scandinavian Airlines, in conjunction with Swedish Lapland Visitors Board and Lule? Airport, has announced the launch of a new seasonal route for winter 2021-22, which will open a direct connection between London Heathrow and Lule? Airport.
The flight will operate on Mondays and Fridays, beginning December 17, 2021 will run until March 21, 2022. It is the only direct flight connection between Swedish Lapland and the UK and will be operated by modern, fuel-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft in order to minimise climate-affecting emissions.
Travel agents can access tickets of their clients for the flight via GDS systems or via a number of dedicated packages created by the flight?s partners, Artisan Travel, Best Served Scandinavia (Wexas) and Sunvil.
?Improved accessibility is a crucial factor for the continued development of the hospitality industry in this part of Sweden. That we have succeeded in attracting airlines to invest in a direct route is a sign of confidence in our destination. Although Sweden is not currently on the UK government?s green list, that SAS has continued to pursue launching this route says something about the potential linked to international guests? demand for our Arctic culture and nature?, says Annika Fredriksson, acting CEO of Swedish Lapland Visitors Board.
