China Airlines vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| China Airlines | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout on A350 | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | SkyTeam |
| IATA | CI | SK |
| Hubs | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
China Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A350 business class product
- + Refined Taiwanese service and cuisine
- + Good value premium fares from Asia
- − Older 777 and A330 products less competitive
- − Brand sometimes confused with mainland Chinese carriers
- − Limited long-haul network
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 China Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. China Airlines offers Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout on A350 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.