SAS Copenhagen Mumbai A330 Baggage Allowance 2026 

SAS resumes nonstop India service on October 1, 2026, flying Copenhagen-Mumbai five times weekly on an Airbus A330. Baggage allowance depends on fare: Economy Light gets 0 checked bags, Economy Standard/Flex get 1 bag (23kg), Premium gets 2 bags (23kg each), and Business gets 2 bags (32kg each). All fares include at least one cabin bag on this long-haul route.

After a 17-year absence, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is flying nonstop between Copenhagen and Mumbai again. The route launches October 1, 2026, operating as flights SK969 and SK970 on an Airbus A330 aircraft configured with 266 seats.

What Is the New SAS Copenhagen-Mumbai Route?

SAS’s Copenhagen-Mumbai route is a nonstop service launching October 1, 2026, marking the airline’s first direct India flights since 2009. It operates five times weekly using an Airbus A330 with 266 seats, connecting Mumbai to Copenhagen and onward to Scandinavia, Europe, and North America via SAS’s hub network.

SAS’s exclusive General Sales Agent in India, InterGlobe Air Transport, has supported the airline’s operations since 1990 and will continue handling sales, ticketing, and operational support for the relaunched route.

What Is SAS’s Cabin Baggage Allowance on SK969 and SK970?

On long-haul routes like Copenhagen-Mumbai, every SAS fare includes a free underseat bag, and most fares include at least one cabin bag. Economy passengers get one 8kg cabin bag, while Plus and Business passengers get two. This differs from SAS’s European routes, where Economy Light passengers get no cabin bag at all.

Because Mumbai falls outside Europe, SAS applies its more generous long-haul cabin baggage rules rather than the stricter intra-European policy. Here’s the breakdown:

This is a meaningful detail that often gets overlooked: on European SAS routes, Economy Light only includes the small underseat bag. On the India route, even the cheapest fare gets a full cabin bag at no extra cost.

What Does SAS Business Plus and Go Cabin Baggage Include for India Flights?

SAS Business tickets on the Mumbai route (marketed as Business Smart, Pro, Bonus, and Business Bonus) include two cabin bags at 8kg each, plus a free underseat item. SAS Go (Economy) fares include one cabin bag at the same weight limit, regardless of whether you book Go Light, Smart, or Pro.

The naming can be confusing because SAS layers fare “families” (Go, Plus, Business) with sub-tiers (Light, Smart, Pro, Bonus) that primarily affect flexibility and EuroBonus point earnings, not baggage. For this route specifically:

• Go (all tiers): 1 cabin bag + underseat bag, 1 checked bag at 23kg (except Go Light, which includes no checked bag)
• Plus (all tiers): 2 cabin bags + underseat bag, 2 checked bags at 23kg each
• Business (all tiers): 2 cabin bags + underseat bag, 2 checked bags at 32kg each

If you’re booking a Business fare specifically to maximize baggage for a Mumbai trip involving gifts, textiles, or bulk purchases, confirm the exact sub-tier at checkout, since fare rules can be updated closer to the October launch.

How Much Checked Baggage Does Each SAS Fare Include on This Route?

SAS checked baggage allowance is determined by fare class, not route or destination. Economy Light includes zero checked bags, Economy Standard and Flex include one bag up to 23kg, Premium includes two bags up to 23kg each, and Business includes two bags up to 32kg each, with a 158cm combined-dimension limit per bag.

Cost scenario: A family of four flying Economy Standard from Mumbai, each needing one extra bag for wedding shopping or gifts, would pay the Asia/North America excess rate of roughly €75–90 (about ₹6,800–8,200) per additional bag if booked in advance, versus €135–160 if added within 24 hours of departure or at the airport. Booking extra baggage online at least two weeks ahead is consistently the cheaper route.

You can check in up to 9 bags per passenger in total (included plus purchased), and connecting itineraries follow the baggage rules of the first operating carrier  so if you’re connecting onto a codeshare partner from Copenhagen, verify that airline’s limits separately.

What SkyTeam Elite Plus Baggage Benefits Apply on SAS’s Mumbai Route?

SkyTeam Elite Plus members  including Delta Diamond and Platinum Medallion, Air France-KLM Platinum, and other SkyTeam top-tier flyers  typically receive an extra checked bag allowance and priority baggage handling when flying SAS, consistent with SkyTeam’s alliance-wide reciprocal benefits for its highest tier.

Because SAS is a Star Alliance member but maintains commercial ties and codeshare relationships with SkyTeam carriers like Delta and Air France-KLM, elite benefits can work differently than on a pure Star Alliance ticket. Based on documented SkyTeam Elite Plus terms:

• An additional checked bag beyond the fare’s standard allowance (typically one extra piece, weight-dependent on route)
• Priority check-in and baggage tagging
• Lounge access is inconsistent across SAS hubs  Elite Plus members get SkyTeam lounge access at some Scandinavian airports but not uniformly at every SAS gateway, so confirm lounge eligibility for Copenhagen specifically before relying on it

If you hold Delta Diamond or a similar SkyTeam Elite Plus status and are booking Mumbai-Copenhagen specifically to use these benefits, call SAS or check your loyalty program’s partner-airline benefit chart before travel, since reciprocal baggage benefits can vary by operating carrier and aren’t always visible at the point of booking.

How Does SAS Compare to Lufthansa, Air India, and Vistara on Mumbai-Europe Baggage?

For Economy passengers, SAS, Lufthansa, and Air India all offer similar core allowances: one 23kg checked bag and roughly 8kg of cabin baggage. The key differences emerge in Business class, where SAS and Air India both permit two 32kg bags, and in how each airline treats long-haul versus regional cabin bag rules.

Choose SAS if nonstop convenience and a single long-haul segment matter more than carrier familiarity  Lufthansa and Air India both typically require a one-stop connection (Frankfurt or Delhi) for many Mumbai-Scandinavia itineraries, while SAS flies direct. Choose Lufthansa or Air India if your final destination is better served by their broader European or domestic Indian network beyond Copenhagen.

Can USA-Mumbai Travelers Use SAS via Copenhagen Instead of Delta or Lufthansa?

Yes. SAS’s Copenhagen hub connects to New York, Boston, and Toronto, making a USA-Copenhagen-Mumbai routing a legitimate one-stop alternative to Delta’s nonstop JFK-Mumbai service or a Lufthansa connection through Frankfurt. Baggage allowance on the full itinerary follows the first operating carrier’s rules from your origin airport.

This matters for baggage specifically because of interline rules: if you book SAS and a US carrier on a single ticket, the checked baggage allowance for the entire journey is typically set by whichever carrier operates your first flight segment, not by SAS’s India-route rules alone. Practically, this means:

• A traveler starting on Delta from a US gateway to Copenhagen, connecting to SAS’s SK969, inherits Delta’s checked baggage rules for the full itinerary
• A traveler who books SAS as the first segment anywhere in the itinerary gets SAS’s allowance table throughout

Given Delta’s SkyTeam partnership with SAS commercially (though SAS remains Star Alliance for alliance purposes), always confirm the governing carrier’s baggage policy on your specific ticket before assuming SAS’s India-route allowance applies end to end.

What India-Specific Items Can You Pack for an SAS Copenhagen-Mumbai Flight?

Ghee, spices, and dry snacks are generally permitted in checked baggage if commercially sealed, while saris and religious items face no special restrictions beyond standard weight limits. Liquids like ghee must go in checked bags, not cabin baggage, due to the 100ml cabin liquid rule.

A few practical notes competitor baggage guides tend to skip entirely:

• Ghee and oils: Must be checked, not carried on, since they exceed the 100ml liquid limit for cabin bags. Use leak-proof, sealed commercial containers to avoid damage claims being denied.
• Spices: Generally fine in checked baggage in reasonable personal-use quantities; loose or unlabeled spices can occasionally draw extra screening attention at Danish customs.
• Saris and traditional garments: No airline restriction, but their bulk and weight add up quickly  factor this into your 23kg or 32kg limit rather than assuming “it’s just fabric.”
• Religious items (idols, texts, incense): Permitted, but pack in checked baggage or keep easily accessible in cabin baggage for straightforward security inspection.
• Sweets and packaged food: Allowed for personal consumption; commercially sealed packaging reduces the chance of being flagged.

None of these require pre-approval the way firearms or musical instruments do, but weight is the real constraint  a single kg of ghee, a box of sweets, and a sari can push a 23kg Economy allowance to its limit fast.

Practical Packing Tips for the Copenhagen-Mumbai Flight

• Weigh everything before you leave for the airport. Excess fees on Asia/North America routes run €75-90 for bags 23.1-28kg and €135-160 for bags 28.1-32kg  both increase further if paid at the airport instead of in advance.
• Buy extra baggage online, not at check-in. Prices rise the closer you get to departure, and airport purchases are consistently the most expensive option.
• Measure bags including wheels and external pockets. The 158cm combined-dimension rule for checked bags and 55x40x23cm cabin limit are both measured on the bag’s full footprint, not just the main compartment.
• Keep electronics, documents, and valuables in your cabin bag. SAS does not accept liability for lithium batteries, passports, or cash carried in checked baggage.
• Confirm your fare’s exact baggage entitlement under “My Trips.” SAS’s Go/Plus/Business sub-tiers (Light, Smart, Pro, Bonus) can affect checked bag counts even within the same cabin class.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the SAS Copenhagen-Mumbai route start, and how often does it fly?
The route launches October 1, 2026, operating five times weekly as SK969 (Copenhagen to Mumbai) and SK970 (Mumbai to Copenhagen) on an Airbus A330 with 266 seats.

How many free checked bags does SAS Economy include on the Mumbai route?
SAS Economy Standard and Flex fares include one checked bag up to 23kg. Economy Light includes zero checked bags, so confirm your exact fare sub-tier before booking if checked luggage matters.

Does SAS Business class get more checked baggage than Economy on this route?
Yes. SAS Business includes two checked bags at up to 32kg each, compared to one 23kg bag in Economy Standard  nearly triple the total checked weight allowance.

What happens if my bag exceeds SAS’s weight limit on a Mumbai flight?
Bags between 23.1-28kg incur a fee of roughly €75-90, while bags between 28.1-32kg cost approximately €135-160 on Asia and North America routes. Absolute maximum weight remains 32kg regardless of fee paid.

Can SkyTeam Elite Plus members get extra baggage on SAS flights to India?
SkyTeam Elite Plus members, including Delta Diamond flyers, often receive an additional checked bag and priority handling, though lounge access varies by SAS hub and isn’t guaranteed at every gateway.

Is SAS cheaper or more generous than Lufthansa for Mumbai-Europe baggage?
Economy allowances are nearly identical between SAS and Lufthansa (1 bag, 23kg, 8kg cabin). Business class is also comparable at 2 bags/32kg each, so the deciding factor is typically routing convenience, not baggage.

Can I bring ghee or Indian spices in checked baggage on SAS?
Yes, provided ghee and other liquids are in checked baggage (not cabin bags, due to the 100ml limit) and packaged in sealed, leak-proof commercial containers to avoid damage during transit.

Does connecting through Copenhagen from the USA change my baggage allowance?
It can. If a US carrier like Delta operates your first flight segment, that carrier’s baggage rules typically govern your entire itinerary, even for the SAS-operated Copenhagen-Mumbai leg.

How many total bags can I check with SAS on one ticket?
SAS permits a maximum of 9 checked bags per passenger, combining both the bags included in your fare and any additional bags purchased.

What’s the cheapest way to add extra baggage for a Mumbai flight?
Purchase extra baggage online at least two weeks before departure. Prices increase progressively as departure approaches and are highest when purchased at the airport check-in counter or gate.