Jul 17, 2017, 9:09 am
Last edit by: Nick Art
A350-900: https://www.aerolopa.com/sk-359
Front business class cabin includes rows 1-8 in 1 x 2 x 1 seating.
Mini business class cabin includes rows 9 and 10.
Rows 1 and 9 have larger foot wells, thus are desirable.
The toilets are between rows 8 and 9.
Some prefer the mini cabin for its more intimate size.
Row 9 are just in front of the wing. Row 10 are on top of the wing.
Uneven rows have the window seat next to the aisles. Even rows have the window seat next to the window, leading to slightly more privacy.
Service begins from row 1.
A330-300: https://www.aerolopa.com/sk-333
One business cabin (between doors 1 and 2) rows 1-8 in 1 x 2 x 1 seating.
Row 1 have larger foot wells, thus are desirable.
Uneven rows have the window seat close to the aisles. Even rows have the window seat close to the window, leading to slightly more privacy.
The toilets and galley are located after row 8.
Service begins from row 1.
A321neoLR: https://www.aerolopa.com/sk-32q
One business cabin rows 1-7 in alternating 2 x 2 and 1 x 1 seating.
Uneven rows are in 2 x 2 configuration, while even rows are in 1 x 1 configuration. The single seats have two armrests and offer more privacy and thus are desirable.
The toilets and galley are located in front of row 1.
Service begins from row 1.
Front business class cabin includes rows 1-8 in 1 x 2 x 1 seating.
Mini business class cabin includes rows 9 and 10.
Rows 1 and 9 have larger foot wells, thus are desirable.
The toilets are between rows 8 and 9.
Some prefer the mini cabin for its more intimate size.
Row 9 are just in front of the wing. Row 10 are on top of the wing.
Uneven rows have the window seat next to the aisles. Even rows have the window seat next to the window, leading to slightly more privacy.
Service begins from row 1.
A330-300: https://www.aerolopa.com/sk-333
One business cabin (between doors 1 and 2) rows 1-8 in 1 x 2 x 1 seating.
Row 1 have larger foot wells, thus are desirable.
Uneven rows have the window seat close to the aisles. Even rows have the window seat close to the window, leading to slightly more privacy.
The toilets and galley are located after row 8.
Service begins from row 1.
A321neoLR: https://www.aerolopa.com/sk-32q
One business cabin rows 1-7 in alternating 2 x 2 and 1 x 1 seating.
Uneven rows are in 2 x 2 configuration, while even rows are in 1 x 1 configuration. The single seats have two armrests and offer more privacy and thus are desirable.
The toilets and galley are located in front of row 1.
Service begins from row 1.
SAS Business [merged experience reports]
Feb 1, 2020, 1:26 am
#196
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,980
I like the seat on the SK A330/340 for sleeping but as said before, there is no comfy lounge chair position. Also, on both flights the “adjust firmness” function was broken, i.e. didn’t work at all. But over time the seat sporadically and uncommanded changed firmness inflating or deflating parts of the seat cushion.
Wasn’t a problem for me as it were only a few minor corrections. But first I thought I enabled the massage function...
Wasn’t a problem for me as it were only a few minor corrections. But first I thought I enabled the massage function...
Feb 1, 2020, 9:34 am
#197
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-SIN-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,606
However, for privacy, certain Polaris (odd window) seats are good...
Feb 1, 2020, 3:12 pm
#198
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,178
Polaris is not bad at all, but it is hyped overly much i think. The bedding is very good though. If you know where they "hide" the mattress pads
Feb 3, 2020, 1:23 am
#199
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
Just had my first trip on SK long haul this year. Upgraded both legs ARN-ORD and ORD-ARN to J using points via PlusGrade.
On the outbound, catering was terrible. I had the reindeer starter with salad (nothing wrong with the salad
) which was edible, but not really great. Pretty dry and not particular enjoyable. For the main I had the wild turkey with mashed potato and some slimy sauce. That was truly terrible. Actually skipped most of it after a few sampling bites.
The red wines... well... let’s say I wouldn’t buy them. The Portuguese red wasn’t too bad... the Australian one I didn’t like. But the I admit my standards when it comes to red wine are probably a bit higher. Being addicted to Napa Cabernets, I rather pay $50+ for a great wine once a month which I really enjoy than $15 each weekend.
Crew on the outbound was Swedish, quite ok but typical Nordic. Distant and short in words but delivered a flawless service. That’s ok for me.
Had an early start, a long week behind and an even longer trip and week ahead I tried to sleep after dinner and surprisingly sleep almost 7 hours straight. Was just woke by the FA 20 minutes before landing in ORD.
Overall, decent experience but far from great.
On the return I had the Veal tonnato and salad as starters. And I have to admit, that was pretty good! Juicy veal, pink in the middle, tasty tonnato sauce and nice presentation.
For the main, I opted for the pasta which was also - against all my expectations - very nice.
Wines, see outbound.
The crew was again ARN based and again, ok. Not outstanding, but ok.
Also managed to sleep after dinner almost until touchdown.
So overall, a good experience. For sure not LH or LX F and behind LX or OS J, but quite good.
Have my first UA Polaris next week, let’s see how that compares
On the outbound, catering was terrible. I had the reindeer starter with salad (nothing wrong with the salad
) which was edible, but not really great. Pretty dry and not particular enjoyable. For the main I had the wild turkey with mashed potato and some slimy sauce. That was truly terrible. Actually skipped most of it after a few sampling bites.The red wines... well... let’s say I wouldn’t buy them. The Portuguese red wasn’t too bad... the Australian one I didn’t like. But the I admit my standards when it comes to red wine are probably a bit higher. Being addicted to Napa Cabernets, I rather pay $50+ for a great wine once a month which I really enjoy than $15 each weekend.
Crew on the outbound was Swedish, quite ok but typical Nordic. Distant and short in words but delivered a flawless service. That’s ok for me.
Had an early start, a long week behind and an even longer trip and week ahead I tried to sleep after dinner and surprisingly sleep almost 7 hours straight. Was just woke by the FA 20 minutes before landing in ORD.
Overall, decent experience but far from great.
On the return I had the Veal tonnato and salad as starters. And I have to admit, that was pretty good! Juicy veal, pink in the middle, tasty tonnato sauce and nice presentation.
For the main, I opted for the pasta which was also - against all my expectations - very nice.
Wines, see outbound.
The crew was again ARN based and again, ok. Not outstanding, but ok.
Also managed to sleep after dinner almost until touchdown.
So overall, a good experience. For sure not LH or LX F and behind LX or OS J, but quite good.
Have my first UA Polaris next week, let’s see how that compares
[ x ] SK went cheap on the booze in C.
[ x ] ARN based crew ran their routine but wasn't service minded.
[ x ] Return catering was slightly better and more edible because it was catered in the US.
[ x ] ARN based crew on the return had the same shortcomings are the outbound crew.
[ x ] The flight was bearable because you slept most of it.
Amazing how nothing ever changes or improves. You'll find Polaris a lot better, the product as a whole is vastly superior over anything SK offers.
Feb 3, 2020, 2:23 am
#200
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Preferable @30.000 feet
Programs: More than one
Posts: 1,673
[ x ] ARN catering was terrible.
[ x ] SK went cheap on the booze in C.
[ x ] ARN based crew ran their routine but wasn't service minded.
[ x ] Return catering was slightly better and more edible because it was catered in the US.
[ x ] ARN based crew on the return had the same shortcomings are the outbound crew.
[ x ] The flight was bearable because you slept most of it.
Amazing how nothing ever changes or improves. You'll find Polaris a lot better, the product as a whole is vastly superior over anything SK offers.
[ x ] SK went cheap on the booze in C.
[ x ] ARN based crew ran their routine but wasn't service minded.
[ x ] Return catering was slightly better and more edible because it was catered in the US.
[ x ] ARN based crew on the return had the same shortcomings are the outbound crew.
[ x ] The flight was bearable because you slept most of it.
Amazing how nothing ever changes or improves. You'll find Polaris a lot better, the product as a whole is vastly superior over anything SK offers.
Amazing how someone always see the glass as half empty.
Feb 3, 2020, 7:58 pm
#201
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: YYZ
Programs: Air Canada SE /*A Gold, Emirates Skywards Silver, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 131
I really enjoyed my first SAS flight from ARN to ORD recently. Would like to share pics. What's a good platform to upload and host pics on so I can share them in this thread?
Feb 3, 2020, 8:08 pm
#202
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,178
Feb 4, 2020, 2:21 am
#203
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,980
Feb 7, 2020, 12:28 pm
#204
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 109
Review of A350 biz - interestingly the soft product received raving reviews!
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
Feb 7, 2020, 1:05 pm
#205
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Chase, United
Posts: 403
Review of A350 biz - interestingly the soft product received raving reviews!
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
I'd be interested if anyone has an opinion on the comparison to Solstys staggered seats, e.g. installed 1-2-1 on the new Iberia A350.
Is there anything to prefer between equal density Solstys vs. Vantage?
Feb 7, 2020, 5:07 pm
#206
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,178
They mention improvements, but I didn't see them mention what they were. The a350 cabin is a bit wider than a330 and a340, and they didn't add extra seats per row, like a 2-2-1/1-2-2, as with some Vantage products on the even wider 777. So the improvement may just be giving this width to the passenger, and SAS A350 may be the Vantage with the best width (I guess along with Delta's new ones)?
I'd be interested if anyone has an opinion on the comparison to Solstys staggered seats, e.g. installed 1-2-1 on the new Iberia A350.
Is there anything to prefer between equal density Solstys vs. Vantage?
I'd be interested if anyone has an opinion on the comparison to Solstys staggered seats, e.g. installed 1-2-1 on the new Iberia A350.
Is there anything to prefer between equal density Solstys vs. Vantage?
Feb 7, 2020, 5:13 pm
#207
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Chase, United
Posts: 403
Ah, I guess that makes sense. There is some improvement of the 221 Vantage in between say the Austrian 777 version and the Swiss 777 version, and I was just assuming that improvement was labelled XL. I hadn't realized that anyone is doing Vantage XL across a 777 in 121 -- but I see that Delta is. That must be a wonderfully wide and spacious seat.
Feb 8, 2020, 4:55 am
#208
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,980
Review of A350 biz - interestingly the soft product received raving reviews!
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/sas...usiness-class/
Here are my pics:
To be honest, 1-3 don't look that bad. But I found them to be terrible. 4-5 was pretty good.
Feb 8, 2020, 8:56 am
#209
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,187
Feb 12, 2020, 11:03 am
#210
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Alvesta, Sweden
Programs: SAS Diamond, UA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 141
Please Note: all said above is just that of my own personal opinions, based solely on my own personal experiences, and it is certainly not my intention to start any negative banter on this board.