Face mask mandatory onboard SAS flights starting May 18th
May 15, 2020, 6:34 am
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Adding lounge closure to the above, I wonder whether they will keep selling SAS Plus tickets on short-haul flights for the period that these measures are in place... I mean, what will be the difference from Go?
May 16, 2020, 5:13 am
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May 18, 2020, 5:01 am
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SAS has now updated its iOS app to include information about its face mask requirement and carry-on restrictions due to COVID-19.
I haven't cared (yet at least) to check how that shows in the app.
I haven't cared (yet at least) to check how that shows in the app.
May 20, 2020, 12:23 am
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https://www.sas.dk/hjaelp-og-kontakt...asks-on-board/ (in Danish)
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
May 20, 2020, 1:39 am
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https://www.sas.dk/hjaelp-og-kontakt...asks-on-board/ (in Danish)
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
Ha ha ha my thinking exactly, so I just took some masks and popped them in my carry on and probably just use them over and over again since as far as I can tell its only to make other people feel secure and provides no real protection whatsoever. Its like carrying some religious text or symbol...it makes your mum feel safer and perhaps yourself but actually does nothing whatsoever.
I give it a few months...although I though the same with the liquids and gels thing and that has persisted despite how stupid it is.
Sadly this sort of sillyness is just so difficult to fight. Its emotional rather than logical...
May 20, 2020, 2:28 am
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https://www.sas.dk/hjaelp-og-kontakt...asks-on-board/ (in Danish)
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
No scarfs, homemade masks and masks made of any type of "clothes" . These are not accepted, it has to be an "actual mask". But if you've used the same useless mask for 3 days it's no problem.
May 21, 2020, 2:38 am
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SAS expects that passengers will bring their own face masks. Otherwise, it's denied boarding. They will approve self-made masks, but not scarves. FHI says that medical masks should be reserved for medical staff, while non-medical masks should not be used on board airplanes. Masks have to be replaced when they become wet, and you have to wash your hands when doing this. Which means that the lavatory lines on SAS flights will be longer than usual.
https://www.nrk.no/nordland/flyselsk...var-1.15017192
https://www.fhi.no/nettpub/coronavir..._i_luftfarten/
In addition, wearing a mask for a prolonged period of time means that you will inhale an excess amount of CO2. A likely side effect of that is a headache.
https://www.nrk.no/nordland/flyselsk...var-1.15017192
https://www.fhi.no/nettpub/coronavir..._i_luftfarten/
In addition, wearing a mask for a prolonged period of time means that you will inhale an excess amount of CO2. A likely side effect of that is a headache.
May 21, 2020, 3:06 pm
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English summary of main changes:
1. Face masks mandatory for passengers aged six years old or older on all flights with SAS from May 18 to August 31.
2. New boarding routines: passengers with rear seat seats board the aircraft first.
3. All non-essential loose items in the cabin have been removed, such as reading material in the seat pocket, pillows, blankets and who knows what else.
4. No food service.
5. Hand luggage is limited to one item per passenger.
1. Face masks mandatory for passengers aged six years old or older on all flights with SAS from May 18 to August 31.
2. New boarding routines: passengers with rear seat seats board the aircraft first.
3. All non-essential loose items in the cabin have been removed, such as reading material in the seat pocket, pillows, blankets and who knows what else.
4. No food service.
5. Hand luggage is limited to one item per passenger.
Johan
May 22, 2020, 3:14 am
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I find the changes to be SAS’s dog and pony show act within the public health security theater. But a lot of things in the world are done to convince the public that something is being done to address the public’s concerns. And SAS may have the additional burden of having to satisfy its three home markets’ governments and the public.
SAS is looking to get bailout money from Norway too, and that’s easier done when keeping in mind the public relations aspect of things too.
SAS is looking to get bailout money from Norway too, and that’s easier done when keeping in mind the public relations aspect of things too.
Jul 19, 2020, 9:10 am
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I plan to travel with SAS in August. My masks are not homemade (well some are) but hand made in a shop, thus reusable. Are they strict about that point and it is surgical mask only ? The rules are clear but in reality do they check if the mask is professionally sewn or hand made ?
Jul 19, 2020, 3:21 pm
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I am just off some SAS flights some inter-scandinavia some of the few long short haul flights as well.
Most people I saw had medical reusable masks.
On the inter-scandinavia there was a sports team. They by the looks of it had custom made masks with logos. They had no problems sitting with them. Some people also had diamonds masks.
So I would say that the main requirement is that it covers your mouth and nose isn't visibly badly made.
As there is no service most of what the crew did was walk though the cabin to check if people are wearing masks. Don't think you can have it just for embarking if you fall asleep they will wake you up to make you put your mask on.
Most people I saw had medical reusable masks.
On the inter-scandinavia there was a sports team. They by the looks of it had custom made masks with logos. They had no problems sitting with them. Some people also had diamonds masks.
So I would say that the main requirement is that it covers your mouth and nose isn't visibly badly made.
As there is no service most of what the crew did was walk though the cabin to check if people are wearing masks. Don't think you can have it just for embarking if you fall asleep they will wake you up to make you put your mask on.
