SAS Go Light [FAQ & Discussions]
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It is now official that SAS will on September 8th launch a new ticket type called SAS Go Light.
This is without luggage, but still with free seat allocation, bonuspoints etc.
Also a positive thing is that for EB's with higher status the "no luggage" part does not count.
In my world still something that is naturally and it is a better product that compared with BA or LH where elite members also have to pay for it.
More here in Danish
What do your think on this product that is different from the other big airlines?
This is without luggage, but still with free seat allocation, bonuspoints etc.
Also a positive thing is that for EB's with higher status the "no luggage" part does not count.
In my world still something that is naturally and it is a better product that compared with BA or LH where elite members also have to pay for it.
More here in Danish
What do your think on this product that is different from the other big airlines?
On BA, I never pay for checked luggage even as they do have those baggage-only fares which indeed are set to block free checked luggage even for BA/OW elites. It will be interesting to see how soon SK elites lose the free luggage allowance on the SK hand-baggage-only fares.
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Good point about the elite status benefit being kept on the SK HBO fares. That is quite a standout compared to BA and LH.
On BA, I never pay for checked luggage even as they do have those baggage-only fares which indeed are set to block free checked luggage even for BA/OW elites. It will be interesting to see how soon SK elites lose the free luggage allowance on the SK hand-baggage-only fares.
On BA, I never pay for checked luggage even as they do have those baggage-only fares which indeed are set to block free checked luggage even for BA/OW elites. It will be interesting to see how soon SK elites lose the free luggage allowance on the SK hand-baggage-only fares.
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The terms/details:
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New concept SAS Go Light Effective 08SEP15, SAS will introduce a new concept, SAS Go Light, on selected European destinations. SAS Go Light is a new concept to expand the offer to our customers who want to travel light, those who are looking for lower prices and does not have the need to travel with checked baggage. SAS Go Light will be available in the same booking classes as SAS Go, but will be offered to a lower fare than SAS Go and exclude checked baggage allowance in the ticket. It will be possible to buy checked baggage, as well as other additional services, from time of reservation until departure. For passengers who want to travel with checked baggage, it will be more favorable to buy a SAS Go ticket with baggage included. SAS Go Light is an additional customer offer to our current product offering SAS Go and SAS Plus, which will remain unchanged. Eurobonus tier level benefits will remain unchanged, e.g. baggage allowance. SAS Go Light customers will have the same service on board as SAS Go and for now SAS Go Light passengers will earn same amount of EuroBonus points as a passenger travelling in SAS Go. SAS Go Light is available on all SK routes between Scandinavia and Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain. Note: All code share routes are excluded. SAS Go Light is not available on routes within Scandinavia: domestic and/or intrascandinavian routes. Booking classes and fare basis SAS Go Light will be available in all booking classes below. Booking class Fare basis One way Fare basis Round trip E E*OLIGHT E*RLIGHT M M*OLIGHT M*RLIGHT H H*OLIGHT H*RLIGHT Q Q*OLIGHT Q*RLIGHT W W*OLIGHT W*RLIGHT U U*OLIGHT U*RLIGHT K K*OLIGHT K*RLIGHT L L*OLIGHT L*RLIGHT T T*OLIGHT T*RLIGHT O O*OLIGHT O*RLIGHT * Indicates variation in fare basis, depending on point of commencement of travel: D = Denmark, N = Norway, S = Sweden, E = All other markets. Fares will be available for all SAS offices and agents in all GDS’es. SAS Go Light is filed as a private fare with a Corporate code as per below. Amadeus Galileo Sabre Worldspan 513058 BAG07 BAG07 BAG07 Fare and pricing input Amadeus Fare Display SAS Go Light: FQDSTOPAR/R,U513058 Fare Display SAS Go Light + SAS Go: FQDSTOPAR/R,U513058, P Fare Quote SAS Go Light: FXP/R,U513058 Fare Quote SAS Go Light + SAS Go: FXP/R,U513058, P Galileo Fare Display SAS Go Light: FDSTOPAR15JUL/SK-PRI-BAG07:P Fare Quote SAS Go Light: FQ-ABAG07:SEK Sabre Fare Display SAS Go Light: FQSTOPAR14JUL-SKĄPVĄIUSMK01 Fare Quote SAS Go Light: WPAC*BAG07 Worldspan Fare Display SAS Go Light: 4FBGOAMS14JULSR-SK/@@BAG07 Fare Quote SAS Go Light: 4PFSRĄ/@@BAG07 Markets Fares will be available for purchase from/to all SK operated points in Scandinavia from/to the following SK operated points in below European markets: Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain SAS Go Light is available for travel from Scandinavia and Europe and from Europe to Scandinavia SAS Go Light is possible to combine with other SAS fares: SAS Go and SAS Plus SAS Go Light is not combinable with SAS Corporate Net Fares SAS Go Light is not available on code share flights Origin and destinations Fares will be available for purchase on SK routes between below origin and destinations. Note: Above origin and destinations are subject to change. Excess baggage charges For passengers travelling in SAS Go Light, it will be possible to buy checked baggage as an ancillary service from time of reservation until departure. It is also possible to add baggage for passengers travelling in SAS Go or SAS Plus. Note: Charge is higher when purchasing baggage at airport. Off airport At airport European routes with SAS Go Light concept Valid for SAS Go Light, SAS Go and SAS Plus DKK 169 NOK 185 SEK 199 EUR 25 DKK 500 NOK 540 SEK 600 EUR 66 All other European routes Valid for SAS Go and SAS Plus DKK 379 NOK 409 SEK 439 EUR 51 DKK 500 NOK 540 SEK 600 EUR 66 SAS Concept overview - short haul routes SAS Go Light * SAS Go SAS Plus Checked baggage For purchase 1 bag á 23 kg 2 bags á 23 kg Hand baggage 1 x 8 kg 1 x 8 kg 1 x 8 kg Rebooking Yes** - against a fee 700 DKK, NOK, SEK Yes - against a fee 500 DKK, NOK, SEK es Refund No No Yes Fast Track No No Yes Lounge For purchase For purchase Yes EuroBonus points Yes Yes Yes Seat reservation For purchase For purchase Yes Coffee and Tea Yes Yes Yes Food For purchase For purchase Yes * SAS Go Light is only available on selected SK operated European destinations. ** Rebooking is possible within SAS Go Light or to SAS Plus.
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Weird that it is only to some European destinations...
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Weird that it is only to some European destinations...
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When BA started with the HBO fares, it too was only for a small set of intra-Europe routes. Over time, the routes on which it was offered grew.
Is SAS route network and the loyalty program angle enough of a reason to ignore the bag fees for intra-European travel? Certainly ought not to be for all, especially if a DY option is relatively comparable otherwise.
Is SAS route network and the loyalty program angle enough of a reason to ignore the bag fees for intra-European travel? Certainly ought not to be for all, especially if a DY option is relatively comparable otherwise.
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can someone remind me again whats the selling point of SAS vs Norwegian now? If the price is the same, Norwegian wins.
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
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can someone remind me again whats the selling point of SAS vs Norwegian now? If the price is the same, Norwegian wins.
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
Though the irregular travel might never experience it, irrops handling goes in favour of SK.
I think the point is to compete on price comparison website, people will not care what they get, only what the initial price says. So no choices between different services, just pure numbers.
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can someone remind me again whats the selling point of SAS vs Norwegian now? If the price is the same, Norwegian wins.
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
Benefits of Norwegian:
- New planes
- Free internet
- Earn Cashpoints
Benefits of SAS:
- Earn Eurobonus points
- Free coffee&tea
- No CC fee
So, if you pay with a debit card; you can basically choose between free internet or free coffee/tea?
Usually betting timing on their flights
Usually higher frequency
Always flies to main airports (which DY does in many but not all cases)
A LOT better in case of iregularities - truly in completely different leagues (and this alone is enough to keep DY on my no-fly list)
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Benefits of SAS
Usually betting timing on their flights
Usually higher frequency
Always flies to main airports (which DY does in many but not all cases)
A LOT better in case of iregularities - truly in completely different leagues (and this alone is enough to keep DY on my no-fly list)
Usually betting timing on their flights
Usually higher frequency
Always flies to main airports (which DY does in many but not all cases)
A LOT better in case of iregularities - truly in completely different leagues (and this alone is enough to keep DY on my no-fly list)
Which is of course more a pro for business travelers as the casual tourist will look for good fare deals and probably limit the choice of destinations to places which are served by a cheap flight.
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I guess they might use the light concept to carry more cargo on those routes. Is it true that you save 100kr by not having any check bag? If it's the case then the discount is really not substantial.
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I doubt cargo is a consideration, most of these routes are fairly short and unlikely to be loaded to capacity of the plane.
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As long as they only cut the checked baggage where should the big discount come from? In the US there is the proposal to cap the checked baggage fee at 4.5$ to reflect the real cost. So the saving for SK is probably not so substantial. LH gives you a 20€ discount and there are more differences than just the removed checked baggage.
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At launch the HBO fares will be a bit lower than the current low low fares, then they raise that to the old levels