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American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof vs SAS Lounge
American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for SAS Lounge. American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity; SAS Lounge is ahead on workspace and views & light. Both are in Terminal 5 at ARN. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof | SAS Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 5 | Terminal 5 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | E1 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 7:30 PM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | American Express Platinum and Centurion card members departing ARN. Platinum: 1 guest; Centurion: up to 2 guests. No paid entry. | SAS/SkyTeam business class passengers, EuroBonus Gold/Diamond/Pandion and SkyTeam Elite Plus members with a same-day SAS or SkyTeam flight. Gold/Diamond: 1 guest or up to 4 immediate family on the same flight. Paid entry 399 SEK online 3+ h ahead, 449 SEK later or at the door, or 4,300 EuroBonus points (subject to space). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof
- Centurion Lounge
- Only SAS Lounge
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof or SAS Lounge?
American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for SAS Lounge. American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity; SAS Lounge is ahead on workspace and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof and SAS Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof admits through Centurion Lounge, and SAS Lounge through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access.
Are American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof and SAS Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.