Air Europa vs Sichuan Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Air Europa | Sichuan Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Business Class Fully Flat | Business Class Lie-Flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | None |
| IATA | UX | 3U |
| Hubs | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) |
Air Europa — Pros & Cons
- + Competitive fares on transatlantic routes
- + SkyTeam partner benefits
- + Dreamliner fleet for long-haul
- − Limited route network compared to Iberia
- − Older A330 cabins less refined
- − Hub only in Madrid
Sichuan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A350 fleet
- + Growing international network
- + Competitive Chinese pricing
- − Limited brand awareness outside China
- − Variable product quality
- − Language barriers
The verdict
Both Air Europa and Sichuan Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Europa offers Business Class Fully Flat while Sichuan Airlines features Business Class Lie-Flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.