Review of SAS flight from Copenhagen to Prague in Business

Hi welcome back! I want to share the second part of my SAS business class experience with you in this post.

After arriving on time in Copenhagen airport, I had a about three hours layover in the airport. When you can access the lounge, a layover often becomes a pleasure. For all the SAS business passenger of regional flights, it is eligible to enter the SAS business lounge for the Schengen Zone. I wonder if there is a specific name for this lounge, if so please let me know :)

This lounge is located around the C section. The structure of Copenhagen airport is a little bit complicated. It took me some time to find and walk from the gate I arrive to the beautiful lounge. I wasn't required to hold an invitation to the lounge. Instead, all I need to do is scan the bar code on my ticket at an automatic machine.

Don't forget SAS is now the member of Skyteam. Go and check if you are able to get in with your Skyteam membership.

The lounge was soooo big. There were two floors with similar functions. On the first floor, there were two big canteen areas, some soft sofas, the shower room (it was a pity that I forgot to check), some meeting rooms, and a discussion zone. On the second floor, an eating area, a work zone, and one pour over coffee bar.

There is a rest zone just next to the gate. There was someone sleeping inside at that moment. However, the lounge is not operational 24h, so it is impossible to sleep for a whole night. Well, it is okay to stay in the lounge for a whole day, because it is so good and actually no time limitation.

Only one-third of the seats were occupied. Even though I was not that hungry, I headed to the buffet corner to seek for something tasty. Meat and vegetable salads were served, with a large selection of bread. A hot beef soup is also served. What's more, you can also have some soft drinks or alcohol. (but I picked the wrong choice - this orange-colored juice tastes strange…) The only thing I want to claim is that there is only two options of fruit, the whole apples or the whole mandarin.

The WiFi in the lounge is fast. I spent most of my time talking with my friend on the phone, telling him how surprised I was to take the flights and enter such a lounge. I have to mention that I could only find one flight display panel, which was somehow inconvenient.

Before I stepped out the lounge, I found a notice board highlighting that SAS is going to introduce a new Schengen area lounge. I walked to my gate and found that I have to take the shuttle bus with no exception for business class passengers. If you were taking a CRJ aircraft, mostly you are sent to a remote apron. Though, I still own the priority to get on board the shuttle bus first. And there were only 4 business class passengers for the flight at that day.

The flight was operated by CityJet. I was a little bit confused when I first see this elegant jet. After I glimpsed a SAS car parking next to it to upload some cart and found the crew were wearing SAS uniform, I thought I figured out their collaboration mode.

The boarding speed was slow. My seat was at the first row but I waited a long time out of the aircraft. At the same time, the luggage cart was next to us to send the luggage.

The whole plane, whatever class you are, was in a 2-2 configuration. The difference between business and economy is the front spacing and the seat. It was quite obvious that you can find the jet is going to celebrate its midlife birthday. But it is still comfortable if you are sitting in the first row like me with a jacket. We were waiting for another shuttle bus to take the rest of the passengers, so the door of the plane was open. That was not an interesting experience for people who were sitting at the first row.

There wasn't welcome drink at this time. I think it is because there were only two crews who were both very busy. After their safety demonstration, the flight took off with some turbulence.

I was thinking what kind of food or snacks SAS is going to provide on a regional jet. I was delighted when the entire platter was brought. I rarely eat cheese in my daily life, but I want to tell you that the cheese is pretty nice. I think SAS has tried their best to provide some local cheese with their characteristics and hospitality. The ham and the salad were decent, too. Personally, the desert was even better than the cheesecake I had on the first flight.

I still want to emphasize this menu card again. They don't have to make it, but they made it. That's how to make you feel sitting in a business cabin in a regional jet. The same selection of drinks was served, together with the same chocolate after the meal. It is a kind of refreshment when you open a can of Coke on a flight.

Detail again. The showing of Scandinavian logo on the glass.

The flight was short. So I won't complain why doesn't SAS provide a hot meal on a one-hour flight. Of course, it isn't impossible because in Asia airlines like EVA or Starlux they make it even for economy passengers. However, in Europe, when you are served with a dinner like this, you should be satisfied.

After landing on Prague, I found some lovely TUI livery aircraft parking. Finishing my whole day flight with smile is great!