Ethiopian Airlines vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Ethiopian Airlines | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Cloud Nine | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | SkyTeam |
| IATA | ET | SK |
| Hubs | Addis Ababa (ADD) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Ethiopian Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Largest African carrier network
- + Modern all-Boeing/Airbus fleet
- + Strong connectivity within Africa
- − Lounge below Gulf/European standards
- − Service inconsistency
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 Ethiopian Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Ethiopian Airlines offers Cloud Nine 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.