By name: flight-research description: Best practices for researching and comparing flights for a family of 6 from Copenhagen. Covers Google Flights, SAS, Momondo, layover rules, seat selection, and EuroBonus optimization.
Flight Research Skill
Search Strategy
- Always search Google Flights first for a market overview: CPH → destination, target dates, 6 passengers
- Then check SAS.dk specifically — SAS flights earn EuroBonus points for Peer's membership; note the EuroBonus earning tier for each fare class
- Check Momondo.dk as a price comparison aggregator to catch deals not visible on Google Flights
Filtering Rules (from family profile)
- Max 1 layover (prefer direct)
- Max 3 hours layover duration
- Preferred airlines: SAS, Norwegian, Lufthansa — prioritise these but don't exclude others if significantly cheaper
- Flight times: prefer departures between 07:00-11:00 (manageable with 4 children); avoid red-eye flights
Seat Selection Strategy
- Peer: aisle seat
- Spouse: window seat
- Children: window seats where possible (per Peer's note)
- Try to keep the family grouped: ideally 1 row of 3 + 1 row of 3, or 2 adjacent rows
- On wide-body aircraft: centre block of 4 + 2 aisle/window pair
Baggage Comparison
- Note included baggage per fare class (cabin bag, checked bag weight limits)
- Flag if checked bags cost extra — calculate the add-on cost for 6 passengers
- Family of 6 typically needs 6 checked bags (23kg each)
EuroBonus Optimization
- SAS flights earn EuroBonus points — note the earning rate per fare class
- SAS Go vs SAS Plus: compare the price difference against extra points earned + included extras (bags, seat selection, meals)
- If a non-SAS flight is significantly cheaper, note the EuroBonus trade-off
Presentation
- Present flights in a comparison table with: airline, route, times, layovers, price/person, total (6 pax), baggage included, EuroBonus eligible
- Always include a booking URL for each option