Cathay Dragon vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Cathay Dragon | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Regional Business Class | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | No | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld (via Cathay Pacific) | SkyTeam |
| IATA | KA | SK |
| Hubs | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Cathay Dragon — Pros & Cons
- + Cathay Pacific quality
- + Good regional network
- + Oneworld benefits
- − No lie-flat on regional routes
- − Brand discontinued
- − Now operated as Cathay Pacific
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
Both Cathay Dragon and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Cathay Dragon offers Regional Business Class while SAS Scandinavian Airlines features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.