Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is adding seat assignment fees in business class and SAS Plus in its latest attempt to generate revenue. SAS Adds Seat Fees In Business Class (both Shorthaul And Longhaul) As noted by One Mile At A...
SAS Plans To Exit Star Alliance For SkyTeam As Air France-KLM Seeks 19.9% Share
Air France-KLM plans a 19.9% non-controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that would lead to much closer commercial ties and the move of SAS from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The Future Of SAS In Star Alliance...
Review: SAS A350-900 Economy Class
There is much to like about SAS longhaul economy class on the A350…but also much not to like. This review recounts my A350-900 flight in economy class, what SAS calls “SAS Go,” from Copenhagen to Los Angeles. SAS A350-900...
My Premium Menu Experience On SAS (Order A Business Class Meal In Economy Class)
Ahead of the full review of my SAS flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles, I want to focus here on my experience ordering off the premium menu, which is essentially a way to enjoy a business class meal in...
11.5 Hours In SAS A350 Economy Class…
For our trip home from Europe, we flew SAS on an A350 from Copenhagen to Los Angeles in economy class. While by no means horrible, I won’t be rushing back to fly SAS again in economy class. SAS A350...
SAS Plus No Longer Includes Free Wi-Fi
Desperate to cut costs Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut complimentary wi-fi internet from SAS Plus. This is a foolish move as other carriers move toward faster and cheaper internet. Wi-Fi No Longer Included In SAS Plus SAS does not...
Review: SAS A321LR Business Class
I flew back to the USA on SAS onboard its brand new Airbus A321LR in business class. This is a cozy aircraft that is quite comfortable in the front cabin. The service and meals onboard were also excellent. SAS...
Review: SAS A320neo Plus Class Faroe Islands – Copenhagen
SAS provides a consistent product in “Plus” Class and I again was fortunate to enjoy a row to myself on a lightly-filled A320neo flight from the Faroe Islands back to Copenhagen. SAS A320neo Review – Plus Class (FAE-CPH) I...
The Most Beautiful Flight Of My Life
Earlier I offered a review of my SAS flight from Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands, merely glossing over the beautiful views out the window. Now, I want to focus on the majestic views out the window and why the...
Review: SAS A320 Plus Copenhagen – Faroe Islands
From Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands I flew on an SAS A320 in Plus, which is a hybrid product that incorporates many business class elements without actually being business class. SAS A320 Plus Review (CPH-FAE) Flying from Copenhagen to...
Review: SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen (CPH)
The SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen is even better than prior to the pandemic, with a section of both hot and cold food, great coffee, and plenty of room to spread out. SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen Review My original...
SAS Asks To Return 10 Airbus And Boeing Jets
As Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) emerges from bankruptcy, it plans to return 10 jets to lessors, a mix of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. SAS Wants To Return Jets As It Navigates Through Bankruptcy Beleaguered SAS has struggled for years. The...
Man Rants That His Airplane Bulkhead Seat Was Given Away To A Mother And Her Baby
A man is angry that his pre-assigned bulkhead seat was moved on SAS in order to accommodate a mother and her baby. It’s an important reminder that seat assignments are not guaranteed and you run some risk by selecting...
SAS Pilot Strike Ends – What It Means For Travelers
Pilots and management at SAS have worked out a compromise, ending a two-week strike that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Travelers booked on SAS in the weeks ahead should expect their flights to operate smoothly, barring...
Analysis: Why Did Scandinavian Airlines Fail?
Despite government bailouts during the pandemic and a strong surge of demand in recent months, SAS recently collapsed, seeking bankruptcy protection in the USA and claiming its business model was broken. What really led SAS to fail? Why Did...
Why Did Scandinavian Airlines Declare Bankruptcy In The USA?
Did it strike you as odd that SAS, a joint airline of Denmark and Sweden, declared bankruptcy in the United States? It should not have…credit that to the generous bankruptcy system in the USA. SAS Files Bankruptcy In USA...
SAS Suffers Meltdown As Pilots Strike
Over 60% of SAS flights have already been cancelled today as the airline faces a strike from pilots that has crippled operations and now led to a meltdown. As Pilots Strike, SAS Suffers Meltdown With Over 60% Of Flights...
SAS Ends Mask Requirement On Select Flights
As vaccination rates rises and COVID-19 recedes, Scandinavian Airlines Systems (SAS) is loosening its mask requirement on flights within Scandinavia. SAS Drops Mask Requirements On Scandinavian Flights Effective October 18, 2021, SAS will not longer require masks onboard its...
A Royal Experience In SAS A350 Business Class
A long-time Award Expert client and friend recently returned home from Europe and had the great fortune of having the entire business class cabin to himself onboard a brand new SAS A350-900 in business class. When we booked his...
Ryanair Vs. SAS: Dueling “We Will Fly Again” Music Videos
What do you do when you are a flight attendant or pilot and 90% of flights are cancelled? You make a music video of course. Today we have two videos for your viewing pleasure, one from Ryanair and one...
