LOT Polish Airlines vs SAS
On the best documented aircraft, LOT Polish Airlines scores 5/10 for the business seat and SAS 8/10. The aircraft on your booking decides whether those seats apply.
By Jon Miksis · comparison updated
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What matters for your booking
Business fares
Of 29 shared business routes, LOT Polish Airlines was cheaper on 18, SAS on 11, and 0 were the same price.
Economy fares
Of 4 shared economy routes, LOT Polish Airlines was cheaper on 0, SAS on 4, and 0 were the same price.
Start with your route and cabin. A fare advantage in economy does not establish a business-class bargain, and a better seat does not establish that a connection or a higher fare is worth it for your trip.
The business seats being compared
These are each airline’s best-scoring documented business aircraft. The fare grid does not identify aircraft, so the seat below is not promised with any fare in the table. Service and food require a separate firsthand review.
LOT Polish Airlines
787-8 / 787-9
- Seat layout
- 2-2-2
- Fully flat bed
- Yes
- Direct aisle access at every seat
- No
- Privacy door
- No
- Seat score
- 5/10
- Wi-Fi
- Paid in the recorded product
- Lounge access
- Included in the recorded fare
- Checked bags
- 2
Cabin checked .
Recorded source: One Mile at a Time LOT 787 business (Safran Aura Lite, 2-2-2, window passengers climb over the aisle seat).
SAS
A330-300 / A350-900
- Seat layout
- 1-2-1
- Fully flat bed
- Yes
- Direct aisle access at every seat
- Yes
- Privacy door
- No
- Seat score
- 8/10
- Wi-Fi
- Paid in the recorded product
- Lounge access
- Included in the recorded fare
- Checked bags
- 2
Cabin checked .
Recorded source: SAS long-haul business pages, A330 and A350 seat maps.
Seat scores describe bed, aisle access and privacy door only. Read the scoring method. A tie does not compare comfort, food, service or reliability.
Check the aircraft on SAS
A330-300 / A350-900: 8/10 for the seat. This record covers the two named widebodies. SAS also documents an A321LR business cabin; this row does not establish its layout or the seat on a European connection. Check both directions of your booking. Recorded August 30, 2026.
Compare the fares and the routing
Each row compares the same airports, cabin, travel dates and observation date. It can still compare a nonstop against a connection. Journey times, aircraft, baggage allowances and change rules were not recorded with these fares; check those before treating the price difference as a saving.
Showing 12 of 29 matched business routes. Round trip per person in USD, for travel November 8–14, 2026.
| Route and observation date | LOT Polish Airlines | SAS | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
New York (JFK) → Malta (MLA) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,151Connects via WAW | $5,574Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $1,423 less |
New York (JFK) → Oslo (OSL) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,181Connects via WAW | $4,865Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $684 less |
New York (JFK) → Athens (ATH) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,182Connects via WAW | $5,175Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $993 less |
New York (JFK) → Budapest (BUD) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,432Connects via WAW | $6,023Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $1,591 less |
New York (JFK) → Hamburg (HAM) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,560Connects via WAW | $5,946Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $1,386 less |
Miami (MIA) → Berlin (BER) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,632Connects via WAW | $5,175Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $543 less |
Miami (MIA) → Hamburg (HAM) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,636Connects via WAW | $5,179Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $543 less |
Miami (MIA) → Budapest (BUD) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,647Connects via WAW | $8,554Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $3,907 less |
Miami (MIA) → Vienna (VIE) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,714Connects via WAW | $5,000Connects via CPH | LOT Polish Airlines was $286 less |
Chicago (ORD) → Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,060Connects via KRK | $4,756Connects via CPH | SAS was $304 less |
New York (JFK) → Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,359Connects via WAW | $4,793Connects via CPH | SAS was $566 less |
Miami (MIA) → Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,201Connects via WAW | $4,871Connects via CPH | SAS was $330 less |
Your airport missing? Check the full route tool for the airlines we observed there. Confirm current fares, journey time, baggage and ticket rules before booking.
Before paying for the ticket
- Check the exact operating airline and seat map on every long flight, including the return. An airline name or business-class label alone does not guarantee a flat bed or aisle access.
- Compare total journey time and connection length. A lower fare may buy a much longer trip.
- Reprice with your bags, preferred seats and change rules included. These observations do not establish that the tickets have identical restrictions.
- Check other airlines on the route. Being cheaper than the other airline on this page does not establish the cheapest fare in the market.
Common questions
- Is LOT Polish Airlines or SAS better in business class to Europe?
- On the best documented aircraft, LOT Polish Airlines scores 5/10 for the business seat and SAS 8/10. The aircraft on your booking decides whether those seats apply. Of 29 shared business routes, LOT Polish Airlines was cheaper on 18, SAS on 11, and 0 were the same price. Service and food are not scored in this comparison. These are observations for travel November 8–14, 2026, not current quotes.
- Which is cheaper, LOT Polish Airlines or SAS?
- Of 29 shared business routes, LOT Polish Airlines was cheaper on 18, SAS on 11, and 0 were the same price. Of 4 shared economy routes, LOT Polish Airlines was cheaper on 0, SAS on 4, and 0 were the same price. Both counts refer to travel November 8–14, 2026. A cheaper fare may involve a connection; compare the itinerary as well as the price.
- Will I get the business seat shown here?
- These cards describe the named aircraft in our cabin records, not a seat guaranteed on every flight. At least one of these airlines has a recorded aircraft or cabin variation. Check the operating airline, seat map and aircraft for every segment before paying; equipment can change. The fare observations do not record the aircraft.
- Has Jon flown these business cabins?
- LOT Polish Airlines business class is not on Jon’s confirmed flown roster. SAS business class is not on Jon’s confirmed flown roster. That records the airline and cabin, not every aircraft or itinerary. This page compares documented specifications and dated fares.
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