Great airfare deal to Amsterdam!
According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, ticket prices start at $568 for a Basic Economy fare. Using these dates, Scandinavian Airlines offers a reprice at $556 (Basic Economy) or $656 (Regular Economy).
The $656 fare includes one checked baggage per leg of the journey.
The $556 fare is classified as Basic Economy / Economy Light, which comes with some restrictions. Here are some details about Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy / Economy Light fares:
- DO NOT include checked bags – each checked bag will cost $75 if purchased at least 22 hours before check-in and $105 if purchased at the airport.
- DO NOT permit changes.
- DO NOT allow for cancellations – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free window, the Basic Economy ticket will lose its value for future purchases.
- Many online travel agencies may not display these Basic Economy / Economy Light fares accurately.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands – Photo: BriYYZ via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Example Travel Date:
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for additional availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from late August to October, with Sunday to Wednesday departures and Monday to Thursday returns. A Sunday stay is necessary. Limited availability; tickets must be purchased at least 28 days in advance.
- Note: While this fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is over two days old, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Check Availability:
- This section is for checking availability only. For purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
- Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- Origin: SFO
- Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
- This will instruct Matrix Airfare to look for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares. Selecting those dates with Scandinavian Airlines will also present options for a regular economy fare upgrade.
- Destination: AMS
- Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=T ; maxconnect 300
- (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input.)
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
- Duration “3-10” (This is a sample; you’re free to choose any 7-day range like 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
- Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on Using Matrix by ITA Software for assistance.
- Learn about Reading Airfare Rules and How to Use It to Your Advantage.
- The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should look like this once all values are inputted:
- Keep in mind, you cannot purchase tickets through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. For purchasing instructions, see the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
Routing:
- SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – AMS (Amsterdam) – CPH – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
Scandinavian Airlines is part of the SkyTeam Alliance and partners with Delta for mileage earning. Here’s how you can earn:
- Miles Flown: 11,726 miles or 4.7 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.5 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $586
- Redeemable Miles: 1,172 miles
How to Purchase:
- Book through Scandinavian Airlines using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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