Norwegian Airlines News
Norwegian reports highest ever passenger figures in 2017
Norwegian has reported its highest ever passenger figures in a single year, with more than 33 million passengers and a load factor of 87.5 per cent in 2017. The launch of 54 new routes and a substantial increase of intercontinental traffic contributed considerably to the growth.
Karlsen takes up chief financial officer role as Norwegian rejigs top team
Geir Karlsen has taken up the role of chief financial officer with Norwegian, as the low-cost carrier rejigs its management team. Karlsen joins Norwegian following his former role as group chief financial officer at the London-based shipping company Navig8 Group.
Norwegian to open Los Angeles crew base as route expansion continues
Norwegian has announced further expansion of its long-haul networks with four new routes between Europe and the United States to Europe.
Norwegian acquires 28 Gatwick slots to aid 2018 expansion
Norwegian has acquired an additional 28 weekly slots at London Gatwick Airport from summer 2018. The take-off and landing slots, purchased from Small Planet Airlines, will allow Norwegian to plan for continued growth at Gatwick as the airline heads into its busiest ever year in the UK in 2018.
Norwegian sees strong increase in passenger numbers for November
Norwegian carried 2.5 million passengers in November, an increase of 11 per cent compared to the same month last year. Norwegian’s long-haul routes had a 52 per cent passenger growth.
Travelport signs new long-term deal with Norwegian
Travelport has signed a new multi-year renewal agreement with Norwegian, the sixth largest low-cost carrier globally.
Norwegian reports net profit of £94m for third quarter
Norwegian has reported net profit of NOK1 billion (£94million) for the third quarter of 2016, an improvement of four per cent compared to the same quarter previous year. The load factor increased to 92 per cent.
Norwegian Reward partners with Groupon in UK
Norwegian Reward has added Groupon UK to its growing list of partners where members can earn points toward discounted and free Norwegian flights. The award-winning loyalty programme is fast approaching one million UK members who benefit from exclusive bonuses and discounts.
Norwegian welcomes 3.1m passengers in September
More than 3.1 million passengers travelled with low-cost carrier Norwegian in September, an increase of 14 per cent compared to the same month previous year. The growth is strongest on Norwegian’s intercontinental routes and the load factor has increased to 90 per cent.
Norwegian launches longest low-cost flight, to Singapore
Norwegian has launched its first route from London Gatwick to Asia, with a special themed celebration to mark the carrier’s inaugural flight to Singapore.
Norwegian UK given foreign air carrier permit by US department of transport
Norwegian has welcomed news that its British subsidiary has been granted a foreign air carrier permit by the US department of transportation. The permit allows Norwegian UK to operate flights between the UK, Europe and the United States.
easyJet goes global with new connections service
easyJet has launched Worldwide by easyJet, the first global airline connections service by a European low fares airline. Legacy airlines have traditionally offered connectivity through costly and complex interline and codeshare agreements and procedures.