Last week, I had the unique opportunity to experience one of the biggest days in Gothenburg aviation history. After more than 40 years without a single scheduled transatlantic route, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) finally started a route from Gothenburg to New York.
The check-in, SAS Lounge, and gate were all festive for the occasion, and the gate area featured key people in Swedish aviation, including a speech by SAS CEO Anko van der Werff.
Come along and see my experience traveling on the inaugural flight in SAS Go (economy), not only on the flight, but also in the lounge and during the festivities on the ground before the flight!
FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Aircraft type: Airbus A321LR (A321NX)
Origin: Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Destination: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Flight Number: SK917
Departure: April 28, 2023, 19:47 (1 h 17 m delayed)
Arrival: April 28, 2023, 21:51 (46 m delayed)
Flight Time: 8:04
Seat: 37F (window seat)
Filmed on: DJI Pocket 2 and iPhone 11
Music: Love Aside by Patrick Patrikios (from YouTube Audio Library)
