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SAS or Norwegian: which airline is better for flights in Norway?

Fare types, baggage, alliances and loyalty programmes side by side.

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Short answer

Neither airline is better for every trip: SAS and Norwegian both fly major Norwegian routes such as Oslo to Tromsø, so compare fare, baggage and loyalty benefits. The cheapest tickets on both, SAS Light and Norwegian LowFare, include no checked bag. SAS is in the SkyTeam alliance, while Norwegian has its own free Norwegian Reward programme.

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Why

  1. SAS's economy fares are Light, Standard and Flex, and Standard adds a carry-on bag and one checked bag of up to 23 kg.
  2. Norwegian's fare types are LowFare with no checked bag, LowFare+ with one 23 kg bag and Flex with two 23 kg bags.
  3. SAS describes itself as a SkyTeam alliance member and lets you pay tickets with EuroBonus points, while Norwegian Reward collects CashPoints, Norwegian and Widerøe's own currency.

Details

Within Europe, SAS Light includes only one small bag under the seat, and Norwegian LowFare includes one bag under the seat of up to 10 kg. SAS Premium adds two checked bags, priority boarding and lounge access within Europe where available. In Norwegian Reward you reach a new level for every eight flights within 12 months, with benefits such as free baggage and Fast Track.

Tip

Compare the total price with the bags you need: a cheap Light or LowFare ticket can end up costing more than the next fare once you add a checked bag.

What may differ

If you collect points with SkyTeam airlines, SAS may suit you better, while CashPoints from Norwegian Reward can also be used with Widerøe.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Fares and baggage rules can change, so check SAS and Norwegian before you book.

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