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SAS EuroBonus challenge: How I’m flying around the world in 3 weeks to earn 1 million points
10.12.2024 - 21:27 / thepointsguy.com
As a points and miles enthusiast, I am always looking for ways to earn valuable rewards. I have signed up for new credit cards, booked mattress runs and even booked flights with the sole purpose of earning additional points and miles. But my next quest to earn loyalty program rewards is a balancing act of my sanity, my love for flying and the chance to earn a ton of bonus miles.
After transitioning from Star Alliance to SkyTeam in the fall, Scandinavian Airlines launched a frequent flyer promotion: If you travel with at least 15 different SkyTeam airlines through Dec. 31, you can earn 1 million EuroBonus points. Well, challenge accepted.
I will be flying around the world in 25 days, boarding 19 flights and visiting 15 countries to earn 1 million points. And to make this even more daunting, I will be flying in economy class and praying the middle seat is clear, barring any unbeatable upgrade offers.
Let's dive into this extreme points-earning journey I am undertaking.
SAS is the flag carrier of the Scandinavian countries and recently joined the SkyTeam alliance. However, its points are notoriously hard to earn unless you live in the Scandinavian region or opt to earn them by flying other SkyTeam airlines. The carrier's loyalty program, SAS EuroBonus, is currently offering a three-tiered promotion through its mobile app that was announced in October and ends Dec. 31.
If you complete this promotion, you'll earn:
Per the rules of this promotion, you must have your SAS EuroBonus number noted as the frequent flyer number for all your flight reservations. EuroBonus points must be earned or used to pay for each flight for it to count. You will need to book an eligible fare that earns points, so essentially no basic economy fares.
Additionally, what makes this offer even better is that travelers will earn additional EuroBonus points for every flight taken on top of the up to 1 million points.
When I first learned about this promotion, I immediately dismissed it because of how difficult it would be to complete. However, after weighing the pros and cons, I realized it was not too complicated and would just require a bit of planning (and a stash of American Express Membership Rewards points). While SAS is rewarding bonus points for travelers flying on five or 10 different SkyTeam airlines, to me, the challenge is only worth completing if I am able to snag 1 million bonus points.
Initially, flying on 15 different airlines didn't seem too daunting of a task, but when I took a closer look, I realized most of the SkyTeam airlines are located in Europe and Asia, meaning I have to fly across the globe to fly on most of the eligible airlines.
The eligible airlines are Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air
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