Philippine Airlines vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Philippine Airlines | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Suite on Airbus A350-900 | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| IATA | PR | SK |
| Hubs | Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Philippine Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A350 business class with enclosed suites
- + Warm Filipino hospitality
- + Competitive fares from Manila
- − Older 777 product still in service
- − Manila airport experience is challenging
- − Not part of any alliance
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 Philippine Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Philippine Airlines offers Lie-flat Suite on Airbus A350-900 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.