I sure don't agree either. I've done my fair share of RTW travel (about twice a year) and lots of European flights and I agree with Rudi. As far as European flights are concerned SAS is getting quite a lot of new 737s (12 delivered of 55 ordered and more coming each month) and has newish MD90s (8 of them). And I can't see much difference between their MD80s and AA's MDs (Super 80s) in the USA except that you get more space on SAS in economy. As for service on board - around Europe it could be better that's for sure. But intercontinentally - I just can't see what the complaint is - UA/LH/TG are no better (QF is but they are not a Star Alliance member).