Airport-managed lounges discontinued for SAS passengers.
Dec 16, 2016, 8:35 am
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Year-end billing and bonus concerns are on mind at this time?
Dec 16, 2016, 9:43 am
#32
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It's a very long list of 'lost' lounges and as someone who likes lounges I'm not amused.
Dec 16, 2016, 10:20 am
#33
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That would obviously save more.
Dec 16, 2016, 1:29 pm
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I came to the SAS forum to check whether they have a lounge agreement in KRK because I couldn't find any info on their website, guess I have my answer now.. Fortunately my flight is in January. I thought it was interesting that AMS is neither in the discontinued or in the updated list, not that the lounge there is anything to write home about.
Dec 16, 2016, 3:44 pm
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Dec 17, 2016, 6:24 am
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This looks like a drastic move to preserve cash. Is SK losing money again?
Also, how they want to differentiate against DY? DY Flex fares are lower (than Plus) and offer Fast Track (at least at ARN).
Also, how they want to differentiate against DY? DY Flex fares are lower (than Plus) and offer Fast Track (at least at ARN).
Dec 17, 2016, 7:09 am
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I guess this is the first step...
Dec 17, 2016, 3:36 pm
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Very bad news, indeed. This move gives me more incentive to fly LH, LX and OS as UA*G. I was just planning a couple of trips to Spain, but I no do not see the point in paying for Plus BCN-CPH when there is neither fast track nor lounge access at BCN.
Some of the changes may be justified. The fast track and lounge at AAL are both poorly managed. I am no big fan of the BLL lounge either.
Some of the changes may be justified. The fast track and lounge at AAL are both poorly managed. I am no big fan of the BLL lounge either.
Dec 17, 2016, 4:34 pm
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The changes are against most important customers - premium and frequent travelers. This group are familiar with products of SAS competitors, and will switch to different airline. SAS accountants had lost the plot.
Dec 18, 2016, 2:07 am
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Dec 18, 2016, 3:09 am
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(in flight beverages the whole way as well, where go is only coffee and tea)
Dec 20, 2016, 3:17 am
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SAS had a few good years thanks to fuel costs being being down, but is aware that there is rough times ahead.
http://centreforaviation.com/analysi...l-again-318485
http://centreforaviation.com/analysi...l-again-318485