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 12, 2020, 11:26 am
#211
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Both outbound and on return 30.000 plus the EBD Bonus (which I think attributes to like +15%?). The gauge did show it between the first and second segment, I think as like 'a bit modest'.
Business cabin was full at time of departure, when I placed the bis like 6 open on the outbound, 4 on the inbound.
The Polaris flight was quite good, as you said huge improvement over the old UA business seat. Even service and meal was quite decent. Had two nice younger FAs tending to my aisle and nothing to complain about. The SFO Polaris lounge (or as I also spend time in the EWR and ORD lounge) is ok but nothing to write home about. Obviously a huge improvement over the UA club but just on par now with most of the bigger hub lounges in Europe. The dining room concept is pretty poor I think. In general nothing which would make me book out of my way just because an airport has a Polaris lounge. Compared to a LH F lounge... well... let's don't compare.
What is better UA Polaris or SK J? Doesn't make a huge difference to me. Both are decent Business class products but I probably liked the UA flights a bit better.
Business cabin was full at time of departure, when I placed the bis like 6 open on the outbound, 4 on the inbound.
The Polaris flight was quite good, as you said huge improvement over the old UA business seat. Even service and meal was quite decent. Had two nice younger FAs tending to my aisle and nothing to complain about. The SFO Polaris lounge (or as I also spend time in the EWR and ORD lounge) is ok but nothing to write home about. Obviously a huge improvement over the UA club but just on par now with most of the bigger hub lounges in Europe. The dining room concept is pretty poor I think. In general nothing which would make me book out of my way just because an airport has a Polaris lounge. Compared to a LH F lounge... well... let's don't compare.
What is better UA Polaris or SK J? Doesn't make a huge difference to me. Both are decent Business class products but I probably liked the UA flights a bit better.
Feb 12, 2020, 11:46 am
#212
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Alvesta, Sweden
Programs: SAS Diamond, UA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 141
Thanks Fassy, especially for the speedy reply too! When you put your bid in, did the gauge suggest 33 or something different at first? Right now my flight shows 25 of the 40 J seats open but the flight is still almost 3 weeks away. Do you have any idea if there is any advantage in waiting until it is closer to bid or not, does timing have anything to do with it? I am no longer diamond just gold so I won't have that advantage either. Any ideas? Thanks again for your interesting and informative information! Agree with your sentiment how polaris lounge just at par with other EU lounges. I had to laugh when I saw that very large and quite prevalent sign, was thinking to myself, voted by who ?! lol
Feb 12, 2020, 1:42 pm
#213
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MMX (CPH) / VIE
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Posts: 99
The EBD Bonus is 30%, so fassy's bid counted as 39.000 points. As a EBG, you still get a 20% bonus, so you'd have to invest 32.500 points for the same bid.
There is also this tool that combines a bunch of data points from different users reporting on their upgrade bids over at businessclass.se: Small SAS Plusgrade
Unfortunately, the website hasn't been updated in a while, but people are still reporting in the original thread, so you might find some helpful information on how successful other people's bids were: https://www.businessclass.se/forum/t...32312/page-190
There is also this tool that combines a bunch of data points from different users reporting on their upgrade bids over at businessclass.se: Small SAS Plusgrade
Unfortunately, the website hasn't been updated in a while, but people are still reporting in the original thread, so you might find some helpful information on how successful other people's bids were: https://www.businessclass.se/forum/t...32312/page-190
Feb 12, 2020, 3:21 pm
#214
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Alvesta, Sweden
Programs: SAS Diamond, UA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 141
Thank you for sharing this great information! I will definitely look though these links. Again, I very much appreciate your sharing this absolutely invaluable information!!
Feb 12, 2020, 3:40 pm
#215
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,979
As far as I know I don’t think it makes a difference when you bid. 48 hrs before departure they will decide how many bids they accept and then give those seats to the highest bids.
Feb 12, 2020, 9:49 pm
#216
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Alvesta, Sweden
Programs: SAS Diamond, UA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 141
yes that is just what I meant, how the minimum was different in your case and you did move it up from there, so thank you for sharing that information. Mine is initially suggesting 33 but it can be moved a little lower or of course higher. All of the information provided is very helpful including the website mentioned by nini_su which does have some quite recent results but obviously each flight can be very different given the supply and demand and who knows what else. I guess I will put my bid in then too if it doesn't matter when it is placed either.
Thanks again and have a great day!
Thanks again and have a great day!
Nov 11, 2020, 8:06 am
#217
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I'll fly in business class on the A350. What's the best seat? It's EWR-CPH, leaving at 5:30 pm, so while a quick nap would be nice, I don't expect to be very sleepy at the start of the flight.
The TPG review posted above mentions the row 9-10 mini cabin. Are these the ones to go for? The single seats in row 9 are already taken, but 10A is available. I realize that the SAS Plus seats are behind row 10. Is there any information regarding excessive noise coming from that cabin affecting row 10 compared to the general noise level in the rest of the business class cabin?
Larger TV screen (18 inches vs. 15.4 inches on A330/A340).
The TPG review posted above mentions the row 9-10 mini cabin. Are these the ones to go for? The single seats in row 9 are already taken, but 10A is available. I realize that the SAS Plus seats are behind row 10. Is there any information regarding excessive noise coming from that cabin affecting row 10 compared to the general noise level in the rest of the business class cabin?
Larger TV screen (18 inches vs. 15.4 inches on A330/A340).
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Nov 26, 2020, 12:08 pm
#218
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I'll fly in business class on the A350. What's the best seat? It's EWR-CPH, leaving at 5:30 pm, so while a quick nap would be nice, I don't expect to be very sleepy at the start of the flight.
The TPG review posted above mentions the row 9-10 mini cabin. Are these the ones to go for? The single seats in row 9 are already taken, but 10A is available. I realize that the SAS Plus seats are behind row 10. Is there any information regarding excessive noise coming from that cabin affecting row 10 compared to the general noise level in the rest of the business class cabin?
The TPG review posted above mentions the row 9-10 mini cabin. Are these the ones to go for? The single seats in row 9 are already taken, but 10A is available. I realize that the SAS Plus seats are behind row 10. Is there any information regarding excessive noise coming from that cabin affecting row 10 compared to the general noise level in the rest of the business class cabin?
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Nov 26, 2020, 2:56 pm
#219
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While I realize that the booking situation can change closer to departure in mid December (more than a week before Christmas), there are currently only seven business class seats taken.The advantage of the mini-cabin privacy may not matter considering I can currently book a window seat in the main business class cabin and have nobody in the rows behind or ahead of me, or in the seats across the aisle. If I stay in row 10, there may be people in row 9 (window seats currently blocked)as well as in the Plus seats behind me (20A booked).
Sep 12, 2021, 4:48 pm
#220
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A week ago I had the opportunity to fly SAS for the first time ever from ORD to CPH onboard the brand new A350 in Business class. I was sitting in 1K.
With all fairness, The seat was one of the best business class seats I have ever flown with. The service was warm and food mix was great. I slept for 5 hours during the flight, something that I can't do easily when flying.
Chapeau Bas for SAS. You really impressed me and you won a new customer
With all fairness, The seat was one of the best business class seats I have ever flown with. The service was warm and food mix was great. I slept for 5 hours during the flight, something that I can't do easily when flying.
Chapeau Bas for SAS. You really impressed me and you won a new customer
Sep 14, 2021, 5:53 am
#221
Join Date: Oct 2011
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A week ago I had the opportunity to fly SAS for the first time ever from ORD to CPH onboard the brand new A350 in Business class. I was sitting in 1K.
With all fairness, The seat was one of the best business class seats I have ever flown with. The service was warm and food mix was great. I slept for 5 hours during the flight, something that I can't do easily when flying.
Chapeau Bas for SAS. You really impressed me and you won a new customer
With all fairness, The seat was one of the best business class seats I have ever flown with. The service was warm and food mix was great. I slept for 5 hours during the flight, something that I can't do easily when flying.
Chapeau Bas for SAS. You really impressed me and you won a new customer
Sep 18, 2021, 3:44 pm
#222
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Sep 19, 2021, 8:55 am
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I've actually had warm and friendly service in SAS business class on my US-CPH and CPH-US flights during the pandemic. It's actually been the most friendly/warm service I've gotten from any airline during this pandemic when it comes to having flown the airline for 4 or more flights during the pandemic. Great food? Definitely not SAS's strength during this pandemic, as I see it; but I've had worse elsewhere and better before on SAS.
Sep 19, 2021, 9:00 am
#224
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I've actually had warm and friendly service in SAS business class on my US-CPH and CPH-US flights during the pandemic. It's actually been the most friendly/warm service I've gotten from any airline during this pandemic when it comes to having flown the airline for 4 or more flights during the pandemic. Great food? Definitely not SAS's strength during this pandemic, as I see it; but I've had worse elsewhere and better before on SAS.
Generally, Danes tend to be warmer, Norwegians in the middle and Swedes cooler...
I used to *hate* that the Swedes ran the gates in CPH many years ago - was always denied my upgrades that I had earned...
Switched to LH and United after that - never again with EB!
Sep 19, 2021, 9:10 am
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Depends on the crew...
Generally, Danes tend to be warmer, Norwegians in the middle and Swedes cooler...
I used to *hate* that the Swedes ran the gates in CPH many years ago - was always denied my upgrades that I had earned...
Switched to LH and United after that - never again with EB!
Generally, Danes tend to be warmer, Norwegians in the middle and Swedes cooler...
I used to *hate* that the Swedes ran the gates in CPH many years ago - was always denied my upgrades that I had earned...
Switched to LH and United after that - never again with EB!
