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  About Prague

One of the most popular destinations to go backpacking across, Prague, is one every traveller's list. The city has seen invasions, fires, floods and a lot of overthrows at around 870 AD. Prague is one of the most delightful and charming cities and the most popular European destination, too. The city is known for its magnificent castles, synagogues and towers. It also makes for one affordable trip and hosts a lot of backpackers on a budget every year. It has also been named as one of the largest castle complexes in the world by the Guinness Book of Records. You will also come across a lot of stunning cathedrals and museums that maintain the old-time charm of the city. Even if you are not into architecture a lot, you will find yourself admiring the beautiful structures in Prague.

Best Time to Visit Prague

Spring, from March to May, is an ideal time to visit Prague. The temperature ranges from approximately 0 to 17 degree Celsius throughout the months. The weather is pleasant and mild. You can book a hotel in Prague at reasonable prices. Since it is only the beginning of summer, make sure you do carry some warm clothes to tackle the cold breezes and wind chill. Spring also has a lot of festivals and events that you can attend, like the Prague Marathon in April, Prague Food Festival and Prague International Music Festival in May and June. You can also sign up for Prague Proms in May. If you are staying in hostels, you will even end up making new friends from all over the world.

June to August is summer in Prague, and it is also said to be the best time to plan a trip to Prague. The temperature ranges from 15 to 28 degree Celsius. Booking a hotel room in Prague during this season might be a tad bit expensive if not done in advance. You can even get a decent deal on flights to Prague online if you are planning it way in advance. But if you want a budget-friendly trip, make sure you plan it during Spring or Autumn. Since this is also peak season, you'll find the streets quite crowded and buzzing with tourists. You can also attend Venetian Nights, an open-air music festival that takes place in July.

September and October is also a favourable time to plan a trip to Prague. It is Autumn, and the weather is also quite pleasant. November through February is winter and the least favourable time since it is winter. However, if you want to spend your Christmas and New Year's Eve in the European city, you might get cheap flight tickets to Prague. But you will not be able to enjoy sightseeing or even exploring some of the popular tourist attractions in the city. If you are going to Prague during Christmas, do not miss the Christmas Market. You will also not find a lot of crowd during this time.

Places to Visit in Prague

Prague has a lot of charming castles and cathedrals to its credit. One of the best ways to get around the city is to either take public transport or just walk around. Prague has a well-functioning metro that is connected well within the city. It is yet another efficient way to get around the city, along with trams. The Prague Castle is a major tourist attraction here. The castle has buildings constructed over the last 1000 years, and all of them are connected. It also houses the President of the Czech Republic. You will also get a great view of the city from here. The Charles Bridge that is built over the Vltava river is another popular place for tourists. Late evenings and early mornings are the best time to visit the bridge since you will find a lesser crowd during this time. You will also find a lot of vendors and street artists for your amusement and shopping needs.

The St Vitus Cathedral overlooks the entire city of Prague from over a hilltop. The architecture is magnificent, and you will learn a lot about Prague's history here. The construction of the church was completed in 1929. Old Town Square is another most visited tourist attraction where the famous Astronomical Clock was built in 1410. The climb to the top of the tower can be quite difficult, and it is highly recommended that you avoid it if you are not fit. It also makes for a great spot to take pictures. You can also visit the Prague Zoo that is home to endangered Przewalski's horse, also called the Mongolian wild horse. The zoo has over 4200 animals, and you can pay a visit if you are travelling with your kids. For all the art lovers, there is the National Gallery in Prague that has curated some of the best and classy artwork.

Things to do in Prague

If you travel to Prague during the right season, that is summer, a lot of options will be open for you to go sightseeing. You can either hire a taxi or a guide; you can also walk to most of these places and discover the lesser-known tourist spots. Prague is surrounded by hills and going mountain biking is a popular activity that tourists take up here. If you are done with sightseeing and want to do something adventurous, you can try mountain biking. If you want to make your visit to Prague Castle, you can hike through the Chotkovy Sady. It will be an experience of a lifetime with breathtaking views as you reach the castle.

Hot air ballooning is also a popular activity that attracts tourists in Prague. You can also visit the Náplavka Farmer's Market to binge on some delicious snacks or just stroll across the River Vltava to soak in the view. You can also catch the ballet or an opera show at the National Theatre. The John Lennon wall is also pretty popular among young travellers and fans of the Beatles. An activist had painted an image of the lead singer on a wall right opposite the French embassy after John Lennon was killed in 1980.

Foods and Restaurant in Prague

You are certainly going to love the food in Prague. Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian food, you will find everything here, and you will love it, too. Bramborák is basically potato pancake but with a lot of flavours. Head to a deli to pick this up, and it will leave you wanting for more. You must also try the Goulash in Prague, a bowl of meat and potato stew with a lot of herbs. You can try the goulash at Mlejnice. Halušky is yet another dish popular in the Czech that is actually a traditional Slovakian dish. It's a kind of dumpling that is topped with ham and fresh herbs.

You will find some great Halušky at Mincovna. Cafe Savoy is a great place to head to for a delicious breakfast. Ensure that you make a reservation in advance since it is a popular place. Portfolio Restaurant is also famous for its excellent choice of wines, interiors and their service. Bistro à Table is a French restaurant that specialises in traditional French cuisine like filet mignon and frog legs. Don't forget to treat yourself to a glass of wine here. Sansho is yet another popular restaurant that serves authentic Asian food. Do try the six-course dinner menu that is served at communal tables family-style. Kmotra is where you head to if you are in the mood for some pizza and delicious homemade pasta. Prague also has a restaurant that specialises in Afghan cuisine called Kabul Restaurant. The menu is translated into different languages, so you are not surprised with what lands on your table.

How to reach Prague

Václav Havel Airport Prague, which was earlier called Prague Ruzyn? International Airport is the international airport in the Czech Republic's capital, Prague. The flight connectivity to Prague from India is excellent. While there are no direct flights to Prague, there are several connecting flights that have layovers at Istanbul and Munich. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have frequent flights to Prague from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. LOT Polish Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines take off from Delhi to Prague. You also have Qatar Airways and Lufthansa taking off from Bangalore quite frequently. Istanbul, Munich and Doha are some of the popular routes to Prague since most flights to Prague have a layover at these airports. If you are travelling during summer or winter, there are high chances that you will get cheap flight tickets to Prague. Getting around the city from the airport is also not very tedious since you get cabs right outside the airport. If you are travelling from another European city or country, trains are the best and most preferred option. It is quite convenient, well-connected and offers you the best view across the continent, something you will cherish for a long time.

  About Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines, popularly referred to as SAS, is the flag carrier for Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The abbreviation SAS stands for Scandinavian Airlines System, also formally known as Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden. One portion of the headquarters is at the SAS Frösundavik Office Building, located in Solna, Sweden. The main hub of Scandinavian Airlines is located at the Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport. It has connections with about 109 international destinations. The second-largest hub for Scandinavian Airlines is at Stockholm Arlanda Airport while the third one is at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Some of the smaller hubs for Scandinavian Airlines include Sola, Flesland, Göteborg Landvetter Airport, Trondheim Airport, Værnes, Bergen Airport, to name a few. Reportedly, in 2017, Scandinavian Airlines accommodated 28.6 million passengers and eventually achieved a revenue of 40 billion Swedish kronor. SAS is the eighth-largest airline in the European continent and the largest in Sweden and Denmark.

Founded in 1946, Scandinavian Airlines was birthed by a consortium to bring forth transatlantic operations for Denmark's airline Det Danske Luftfartselskab, Sweden's airline Svensk Interkontinental Lufttrafik and Norway's Det Norske Luftfartselskap. Two years from the genesis, the consortium also extended its cooperation to accommodate European and domestic operations. Eventually, in 1951, the airlines merged under the consortium to create the Scandinavian Airlines System. SAS is also known to be an icon of Swedish-Norwegian-Danish cooperation. SAS is also one of the founding members of the major airline alliance, Star Alliance. They joined the league in 1997, along with Air Canada, Thai Airways International, Lufthansa and United Airlines. Government holdings of SAS have changed with Sweden having 21.4 per cent shares while Norway and Denmark hold 14.3 per cent respectively. The remaining 50 per cent shares are publicly held as they are traded in the stock market. Much recently, Norway announced that they are giving up all the shares to the organisation.

Much recently, the airlines revealed its new livery, which will be rolled out to the whole fleet by 2024. It was initially showcased on their new A350 and A320neo. SAS aircraft is predominantly white with a light beige fuselage that has "Scandinavian" written above the windows and "Airlines" etched below the windows. The airline has used the typeface Rotis SSemi Serif. The classic white SAS logo has been imprinted on the vertical stabiliser and winglets, in blue.

Fleet size of Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines System fleet comprises of 180 aircraft and has aircraft such as Airbus A319, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 737 Next Generation, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A340. The airline also has wet leases ATR 72, A320neo and Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. The airline has been working on expansion plans for short-haul and long haul flights that fall under its fleet. In 2011, the Scandinavian Airlines announced to order 30 new A320neo aircraft to harmonise their fleet. Their vision is to have an all-Airbus fleet at both its bases in Stockholm and Copenhagen. The plan to have mixed A320neo and A320ceo fleet operations from both the airline bases. As for their Oslo base, SAS plans to keep all the Boeing 737-800 aircraft operations. SAS plans to achieve their eventual goal to have an all-Airbus fleet by 2023.

As part of their long-haul aircraft plan, in 2013, the airlines and Airbus signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) where it was stated that the airline plans to buy twelve new-generation aircraft along with six options. As part of the agreement, the plan was to replace the ageing A340-300s with A350-900s and A330-300Es. The first eight Airbus A350-900s for Scandinavian Airlines is expected to be delivered by 2019 with long haul options kickstarting at the beginning of 2020. The new Airbus fleet operating for SAS is set to follow international routes by connecting with cities such as Tokyo, San Francisco, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York and Shanghai.

 Scandinavian Airlines Baggage Allowance

Scandinavian Airlines' baggage allowance varies depending on the ticket type of passenger. If you are a EuroBonus member, which is their mileage plan, the baggage perks are better compared to a regular economy class passenger. According to the Scandinavian Airlines standards, the maximum weight of the checked bag is 32 kg. The passenger will have to pay a nominal fee if the weight exceeds the said number. Simultaneously, the dimensions of the check-in baggage stand at 158 cm (this includes the length + width + height). Strollers or pram can also be considered as checked baggage and will need to adhere to the weight check of 23 kg and not more than that. Depending on the weight of the baggage, if it exceeds the standard margin, the passenger will have to pay an extra fee to accommodate the baggage. Details of the fees for extra baggage can be found on the official website of the Scandinavian Airlines System website. Usually, delicate and fragile items such as sporting equipment, strollers and musical instruments are allowed onboard, often they are sent in the checked baggage. Hence, it is essential to pack them properly and avoid any damage or mishandling of the equipment.

Baggage that can be carried onboard is also limited as one bag, and a small handbag/laptop bag is allowed with the passenger. The rule applies to all the classes and should be followed. The weight and size of the luggage that is being carried for overhead and under the seat need to be checked beforehand. The weight and size will be mentioned and might vary depending on the economy class and business class. Hence, the best way to approach this would be to check for more details at the airlines or peruse through their website. All the details concerning the baggage have been mentioned by them. The clauses for baggage also differ depending on the country or continent you are travelling to or from.

Scandinavian Airlines In-flight services

SAS Business - Scandinavian Airlines' in-flight services for the business class, are quite elite. The services range from a massage seat installed onboard which converts into a fully flat bed to being pampered with a champagne flute along with a three-course meal. The overall experience of flying in business class of SAS is quite good. They have entertainment systems installed as well with 15.4" HD screen for entertainment, free seat selection and free WiFi services. The private seat further offers power outlets too for individuals to charge laptops, phones and other electronic gadgets.

SAS Plus - SAS Plus is more like the Premium Economy class for Scandinavian Airlines. The cabin is blessed with exquisite in-flight services that range from piping hot meals to chilled beer. You can choose your seat for free too. Not to mention how the airline also has double checked-in baggage allowance reserved for passengers flying from SAS Plus. The wide-body aircraft seating is configured in a 2-3-2 pattern. The seats are also wide than the ones you would find in the economy. The premium economy class ticket also enables you to access the lounges as well as fast track security procedures at the airport. The seats are comfortable and reclining with adjustable headrest and entertainment system of 12" HD screen.

SAS Go - SAS Go is the economy class of Scandinavian Airlines. The airline touts the economy class to be their best value class which offers great in-flight services as well as promises a comfortable journey. At the economy class, you are eligible to purchase snacks and light meals, including beverages from the airlines' menu. A pre-order for the meal can also be made while purchasing the air ticket. WiFi is available for free at the economy class. If you need to choose a seat, you will need to pay a certain fee. The airline offers personal entertainment systems to the passengers along with meals that are included if you are travelling from the US and Asian countries. There are power outlets to charge electronic gadgets too along with great reclining seats.

Popular routes and top cities for Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines has terminated some of its domestic routes and international routes following some cost-cutting. They have completely terminated flights to the Middle Eastern cities. However, they still are well-connected to some of the big international cities in the world. These include Stockholm, Geneva, Bangkok, Istanbul, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Zurich, Madrid, Saint Petersburg, Warsaw, Oslo, Alta, Amsterdam, Luxembourg City, Riga, Tokyo, Milan, Rome, Dublin, Budapest, Delhi, Athens, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Paris, Nice, Helsinki, Hong Kong and Beijing, to name a few. Much of the flights from Scandinavian Airlines are well-connected with European cities.

Why travel by Scandinavian Airlines?

Scandinavian Airlines has some limited connectivity as it does not primarily cater to various international destinations. However, when it comes to domestic route connections, the airline is perfectly networked. Some of the biggest perks of travelling via SAS is the ability to reach Scandinavian cities without much stress. You can book Scandinavian Airlines flights on their website as well as on some specific travel portals. Further on their website, you can also do your web check-in, find out about the flight status and know more about the Scandinavian Airlines' flight schedule.