Hawaiian Airlines vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Hawaiian Airlines | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 2-2-2 Layout on A330 | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 19 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | SkyTeam |
| IATA | HA | SK |
| Hubs | Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Hawaiian Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Hawaiian hospitality and island-inspired service
- + Lie-flat seats to Hawaii on A330
- + Incoming 787-9 fleet with new premium product
- − 2-2-2 layout lacks direct aisle access
- − Limited route network beyond Hawaii
- − Seat width narrower than competitors
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 Hawaiian Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Hawaiian Airlines offers Lie-flat Seat in 2-2-2 Layout on A330 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.