SAS Passengers Surprised by Wet Lease on Boeing 737 Flight

A passenger on a SAS flight from Zürich to Copenhagen was surprised to see a Boeing 737 operating their flight, despite SAS having retired its Boeing fleet in 2023. The aircraft was actually operated by Jettime, a Danish charter and wet-lease carrier, under a contract with SAS.

The Jettime Boeing 737 lacked many amenities found on regular SAS flights, including Wi-Fi, USB charging, and electrical outlets. The seats were also less comfortable than those typically found on SAS aircraft.

The passenger noted that while the flight was fine, the experience was not what they had expected from an SAS flight. They pointed out that wet leases can be a useful way for airlines to cover seasonal demand or operational disruptions, but from a passenger perspective, it's not equivalent to flying with the airline itself.