I will never fly SAS business class again. Here’s why.
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- After this business class flight, I will never fly SAS again. This return trip from Los Angeles to Copenhagen features many more service issues than the outbound trip from CPH to LAX. But why I will not fly SAS Business is not exactly related. This video also features the United Polaris Lounge and the Star Alliance Lounge at LAX.
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✈️ Trip details:
Route: Los Angeles LAX to Copenhagen CPH
Date: Dec. 29-30, 2023
Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SK)
Aircraft type: Airbus A330
Class of service: Business class
Frequent flyer status: Star Alliance Gold (TK Elite)
Paid with: Cash
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The outbound trip: • SAS Business Class A33...
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⌚ Sections in this video (I will never fly SAS business class again. Here’s why.):
00:00 | SAS business class to CPH
00:55 | Check-in at LAX terminal B
02:22 | Security screening at TSA
02:50 | Walk to terminal 7 Polaris Lounge
04:07 | Many schedule changes by SAS
05:22 | United Polaris Lounge at LAX
07:29 | Non-inclusive policy on personal data
08:52 | Star Alliance Lounge at LAX
11:04 | Boarding area gate 159
11:23 | Bad news for this flight
12:55 | Cabin layout SAS A330 business class
13:34 | A service issue arises
14:23 SAS financial problems
15:16 | Seat privacy in business class
16:02 | Meal service
17:46 | Business class seat features
19:05 | Power supply problems
19:57 | Mood light and other details
20:44 | In-flight entertainment system
21:30 | Lavatory tour
22:14 | Snack bar in business class
22:53 | Bed mode
23:59 | Service issues summary
24:50 | Breakfast service before landing
25:33 | Did I get my coat back?
26:04 | Why I will not fly SAS again
26:35 | Arrival at Copenhagen airport
27:51 | SAS on short-haul routes
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We're just back on an A330 and had great service from the crew - both outward and return they were warm and attentive. The overhead bins were all pretty much empty so I was quite happy to gently fold my coat and put it in there. Unlike most airlines the even numbered seats have a wide table / platform between the seat and aisle and this made it feel exceptionally spacious and private particularly when you are partially reclined or in flat bed mode. There were only 4 seats across by 8 lines with 4 stewards.
I'm happy you had a great experience! And yes, the seat is nice!
And 2+ weeks after seeing the thumbnail teasing me about a February premiere, I finally get to watch you be snarky in another business class seat. The cherry on top to a snow day here in Denver. Cheers, Markus!
Snarky is my brand!
Thanks for watching though. I wish we had snow here in Basel too. I've only been to Denver once, and I enjoyed it. It's the only city I've visited that has a saddle shop on the main shopping street. Plus I loved the airport!
Seems to me like you wont fly them again because they're leaving Star Alliance in favor of Skyteam. Which is far enough, but it's not reflected in the title.
Yes, that's correct. One of the constant challenges of UA-cam is to come up with clickable titles. For the outbound video I used a much more neutral title to see what works best.
@@MarkusTravels Clickbait will be your downfall, even if you make great videos.
Clickbait is how you lose your audience. But I guess it is a valid short-term strategy.
Actually you can access the aisle when the tray table is out in business , though only at the seats that face the aisle.. You can lower the armrest an get out that way without putting the tray away...
That's a great point!
Thank you for the detailed video!
Thanks for watching!
All airlines have bad moments, for sure. I've had a really bad Emirates experience in the past, and they are considered top tier, especially their businesses/first class.
I've only flown Emirates once, and was very impressed. But it's true, you get good days and bad days.
I can't quite afford to tell Quantas or Singapore to sod off, I live in Sydney. 😅
Norway ditched SAS many years ago. It is Swedish and Danish now. They are not so rich.
In this latest round, Sweden also got out. Denmark is still in, with KLM.
We run out of gaffa- Good luck KLM@@MarkusTravels
Markus. Great Video. Very informative
Thanks for watching!
«There isn’t really a very strong sense of privacy» he says, after filming the person next to him.
It was a pretty good illustration of the point, wasn't it?
@@MarkusTravels If the person consented to having their face uploaded to UA-cam, then yes. Else it’s just a violation of the persons right to privacy.
Hej Markus! Thanks for your nice review of SAS and its Biz-product. I agree with you, crew is not the very best on all flights and the privacy is not the best either. I go for the food and drinks which I think is perfect. Charles Heidsieck is for me the best non vintage champagne in the air right now. I´m *A Gold I will stay SAS as long as I can and keep on my Eurobonus Gold status lifetime.
Inget om Gott och Blandat denna gången?!
I think SAS is a loss for Star Alliance. Especially since they were a founding member.
The Gott & Blandat was just in the clip. Those who know, know!
Labels are pretty straight forward. I think you have volume increase, volume decrease, light on/off, cancel steward, call steward (top to bottom). Why is that hard to understand? The title is completely misleading, leaving an airline because it changes alliance? More accurate tile (and not click bait) is SAS Business Class is adequate, but leaving Star Alliance. Not certain I will watch another video.
Thanks for your feedback Buc!
It s little bit akward,every one is going to copenhagen(is he that famous?) everyone is okay but copenhagen what is happening can someone tells what is happening?
I'm not sure what you're referring to specifically, but Copenhagen certainly is a nice city!
their Business Class is quite inexpensive
You're right about that. I didn't mention it in the video, but the price was actually one reason I chose SAS on this trip.
I don't think that Scandinavia has a larger % of vegetarians than other countries. I don't know where you get the idea .... Also, you complain too much.
For a more positive review, see here: ua-cam.com/video/62XkS4lGTj0/v-deo.html
It's not easy being a victim, now is it?
Thanks for watching my video. What's your experience in SAS business class?
Just ATROCIOUS.
Thanks for watching!