Avianca vs Sichuan Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Avianca | Sichuan Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat | Business Class Lie-Flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | None |
| IATA | AV | 3U |
| Hubs | Bogota (BOG) | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) |
Avianca — Pros & Cons
- + Star Alliance hub in South America
- + 787 fleet with lie-flat
- + Good value for Latin America
- − Small long-haul fleet
- − Limited lounge quality
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 Avianca and Sichuan Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Avianca offers Lie-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.