Air Canada vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Air Canada | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | SkyTeam |
| IATA | AC | SK |
| Hubs | Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Air Canada — Pros & Cons
- + 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access on all long-haul aircraft
- + Door suites on 787 Dreamliner
- + Strong Star Alliance partner network
- − Older 777 product still on some routes
- − Lounge network outside Canada is limited
SAS Scandinavian Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + New A350 product
- + Strong Scandinavian network
- + SkyTeam partner benefits
- − Older A330 product on some routes
- − Recently switched from Star Alliance to SkyTeam
The verdict
Air Canada takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for SAS Scandinavian Airlines. Air Canada stands out with its Reverse Herringbone Suite with Sliding Door, while SAS Scandinavian Airlines offers Lie-flat. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.