Strangely, SAS and China Eastern haven't teamed up yet. With CE already flying into CPH and starting the PVG-ARN route on June 22nd, you’d think a partnership would be a no-brainer. As of now, though, you still can’t book them on a single ticket from either SAS or CE.

Also under the current conditions, SkyTeam effectively controls the “shortcut” between Europe and Asia via ARN and CPH through partnerships with Chinese airlines. Helsinki once served as the primary gateway, but Finnair no longer dominates that role. Additionally, with oneworld having very limited presence in mainland China, SkyTeam is well positioned to become one of the most efficient and integrated options for fast travel between Europe and the region.