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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.

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