New Flight Between New York and Gothenburg
At the end of April next year, SAS starts a new direct flight between New York and Gothenburg, making Sweden's second largest city – and one of the world's most sustainable destinations – more accessible for travelers from the US.
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se
The route between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Landvetter will be trafficked by brand-new Airbus 321 Long-Range plane with three each-way departures every week, substantially shortening the travel time for business as well as leisure travelers. The departures from New York will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from Gothenburg on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Gothenburg is a popular destination for American business and leisure travelers: around 119 000 of the region’s guest nights between January and October this year were from the US. There have not been any direct flights between US and Gothenburg since the early 80s. In 2008, a new direct link was due to start and ticket sales were up and running, however, it all ceased due to the global economic crisis. Instead, stopovers and connecting flights have increased travel time and generated high amounts of emissions. Airbus A321 Long Range is the latest generation of aeroplanes and is expected to cut emissions by 15-18% in comparison with previous generations of aeroplanes. The plane can carry up to 157 passengers.
The direct route will initially be trafficked for the whole summer season of 2023 and return the for summer of 2024.
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