As Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) turns the page on its Star Alliance chapter and enters a new era aligned with Air France-KLM and part of the SkyTeam alliance, it is restoring business class on intra-Europe flights. Intra-Europe Business Class Returns...
SAS Exits Star Alliance For SkyTeam With Air France-KLM Gaining 19.9% Share
Air France-KLM has completed its acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that will lead to much closer commercial ties and has seen SAS pivot from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The Future Of...
Flight Attendants At Scandinavian Airlines Can Now Display Tattoos, Wear Sneakers
Flight attendants and other staff at Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) can now wear sneakers and keep their tattoos visible while in uniform, as the carrier becomes the latest to update its uniform policy. SAS Loosens Uniform Policy, Now Allows...
Smörgåsbord Breakfast In SAS Business Class
One of the treats of flying on a longhaul SAS flight in business class is the Smörgåsbord breakfast prior to arrival. SAS Business Class: A Bountiful Smörgåsbord Breakfast Smörgåsbord: a buffet-style meal of Swedish origin. I have found that...
Review: SAS A350-900 Business Class Bangkok – Copenhagen (Inaugural)
While not deliberate, I found myself on the inaugural SAS flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, operated by an Airbus A350-900 in business class. With superb dining and excellent service onboard, SAS remains one of my favorite carriers. SAS A350-900...
SAS Adds Flights To North America, Secures Extra JFK Slot
Scandinavian Airlines System, known by most as SAS, is increasing flights to North America and Asia next summer, even as its future remains uncertain. SAS Will Add Flights To Asia + North America In 2024, Including Extra JFK Flight...
Mysterious Russian Stowaway On SAS Flight To Los Angeles
How does a man without a ticket and without a passport board a SAS intercontinental flight to the United States, land in Los Angeles, and walk off the plane? Russian Stowaway On SAS Los Angeles Flight…How Did He Do...
Scandinavian Airlines Now Charges Seat Fees In Business Class
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...
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...
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...
