SAS in SAS Plus, Stockholm to London Heathrow
Flight: SK531
Departure time in Stockholm (ARN): 11:10
Arrival time in London (LHR): 12:50
Aircraft: Boeing 737-600
Seat: 2F
Duration: 2h 40m
Date of flight: December 21, 2013
* Award travel,
Business Class flight #41
SAS has recently introduced SAS Plus and SAS Go which correspond to the old business and economy class, respectively. It was actually my first time flying in SAS Plus so I was a bit curious in finding out more about it. Well, it is pretty much like SAS Go with exactly the same seats. The only difference is that the meals for SAS Plus passengers are included.
Check-in, Desk 88
Check in desks for Star Alliance Gold members/Business Class Passengers
SAS Gold Lounge, Arlanda T5
Since I have Star Alliance Gold card, I was able to use the
SAS Gold Lounge with the entrance located on the left side of the reception. On the other hand, those flying in SAS Plus without Star Alliance Gold card normally have access to the
SAS Business Lounge located on the right side of the reception.
Aircraft, Boeing 737-600
Boarding, Gate F63
Boarding started on time at Gate F63 with the Star Alliance Gold members and SAS Plus passengers being called first.
Business Class Cabin, SAS Plus
The first two rows were SAS Plus while all the seats behind were SAS Go.
The flight to London that Saturday morning had seven of the nine seats occupied.
Seat 2F
Seat pocket with inflight magazines and safety card
Some newspapers and magazines were available but no personal TV screen.
Dining
My light lunch consisted of a sandwich with smoked ham and emental cheese, Green Blacks chocolate and a glass of mineral water.
Lavatory
The lavatory was kept clean.
View
Landing in Heathrow
Upon landing in Heathrow, I was able to see lots of aircraft from the window among them, the Emirates Airbus 380-800.
Exploring London
After collecting my luggage and having them deposited in the luggage storage, I did not waste any minute and took the train to downtown. It was raining on and off but still I was able to visit the Buckingham Palace, London Eye and the Big Ben 😍
CONCLUSION
There it was, the new SAS Plus service of SAS. I thought that the meal was a lot better when they still had the business class. Also, the middle seats were no longer left vacant and the toilet which used to be only for business class passengers was for both classes. Overall, a nice flight 😉
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