SAS improve economy class on long haul flights

Premium-economy, or "Economy Extra" as its known on SAS flights, is a step-up from economy class, but not to the level of business class and not anywhere to the level of first class.

In the new improved class provides flyers with a greatly improved menu, a dedicated crew, bigger seats, priority boarding, fast-track security and a larger baggage allowance.

The menu will provide a wide range of starters, main courses and desserts - all made form improved ingredients - and also a large second meal - which on other airlines and long haul flights is normally a snack.

The CEO of SAS said [quote] "Economy Extra is a unique selling point for SAS and is a service class that attracts both business travellers and leisure travellers wanting an alternative to economy," commented Lars Sandahl Sorensen, chief executive of SAS."

SAS has recently announced that it wil be introducing biometric testing at Stockholm Airport which will capture fingerprints during check-in and verify these on boarding the plane.

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