SAS Halts Ticket Sales for Planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv Direct Route
Scandinavian Airlines has abruptly halted ticket sales for its planned direct flights between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv, casting doubt on the October resumption.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has abruptly halted ticket sales for the planned resumption of its direct route between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv, indicating the cancellation of the service just days after announcing its comeback.
Unexpected Cancellation of Flights
Only ten days ago, it was reported that the airline would return to Israel starting October 26, operating four weekly flights as part of the winter schedule. Until two days ago, the flights were still visible in booking systems and tickets were actively sold. However, since last night, bookings have been disabled on the company's website, and travel agents are no longer able to reserve seats on the direct route.
Passengers searching for flights from Copenhagen to Tel Aviv for October 26 are now offered alternative itineraries with layovers in Munich, Amsterdam, or Paris, rather than a direct connection. The sudden move caught Israeli tourism circles by surprise.
Previous Attempts and Current Status
"At this stage, no official explanation has been published on the company's website regarding the sudden change in plans," industry sources noted.
The Nordic carrier previously attempted to re-enter the Israeli market in October 2025, launching three weekly flights after an absence of over a decade, before freezing its Middle Eastern operations a few months later. The newly planned flights were set to operate using Airbus A320neo aircraft with both economy and business classes.
