https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/norwegian airlines/ Norwegian Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:21:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-group-had-1.75-million-passengers-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-group-had-1.75-million-passengers-in-december/ In December 2025, Norwegian had 1.45 million passengers, while Widerøe had 304,000 passengers, totalling 1.75 million for the Group. Both airlines delivered solid operational performance, with improved regularity and punctuality. Norwegian and Widerøe had a total of 27.3 million passengers in 2025. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:59:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-purchase-11-cfm-leap-1b-spare-engines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-purchase-11-cfm-leap-1b-spare-engines/ Norwegian has entered into an agreement to purchase 11 LEAP-1B spare engines from CFM International. These fuel-efficient engines will support Norwegian’s growing fleet of modern Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The transaction represents an important step in the long-term fleet strategy of Norwegian, helping to secure the operational resilience of the airline in a cost-efficient manner. Deliveries are scheduled in 2027 and 2028 and are tailored to Norwegian’s expected operational requirements. This adds to the two LEAP-1B spare engines that Norwegian currently owns. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-expands-munich-flights-to-spanish-hotspots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-expands-munich-flights-to-spanish-hotspots/ Norwegian Airlines announces the expansion of its flight offerings from Munich, adding two Spanish destinations, Alicante and Malaga, to its schedule effective April. Amid the ongoing recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, the airline’s subsidiary, Norwegian Air Sweden, operating under the code “D8,” will introduce flights to Alicante twice a week and Malaga thrice weekly, aiming to cater to the increasing demand from German travelers seeking sun-soaked beaches and vibrant city life. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:28:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-norwegian-group-had-1.5-million-passengers-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-norwegian-group-had-1.5-million-passengers-in-february/ In February, Norwegian had 1,281,212 passengers, while Widerøe had 257,826 passengers, totalling 1,539,038 passengers for the group. Norwegian increased its load factor to 86 percent in February, up 2 percentage points compared to the same period last year and close to the highest ever load factor Norwegian has recorded for the month of February. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-airlines-purchases-widere-in-landmark-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-airlines-purchases-widere-in-landmark-deal/ Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced a groundbreaking deal with WF Holding AS to acquire Widerøe, the oldest airline in Norway. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:16:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-and-strawberry-to-establish-shared-currency-for-loyalty-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-and-strawberry-to-establish-shared-currency-for-loyalty-programme/ Norwegian and Strawberry are to establish a joint company that will provide a wider selection of services to the members of the companies’ respective loyalty programmes. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:17:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-limits-loss-in-low-season-prepares-for-historically-strong-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-limits-loss-in-low-season-prepares-for-historically-strong-summer/ Norwegian has reported its results for the first quarter of 2023. The figures demonstrate Norwegian’s ability to reduce capacity in the quieter winter period before ramping up towards the end of the quarter with the start of the summer programme. Tue, 16 May 2023 06:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-partners-with-norsk-e-fuel-to-build-new-e-fuel-plant-in-norway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-partners-with-norsk-e-fuel-to-build-new-e-fuel-plant-in-norway/ Norwegian has announced a landmark partnership with Norsk e-Fuel to build the world’s first full scale e-fuel plant in Mosjøen, Norway. The plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), marking an important milestone towards Norwegian’s target of 45 percent emissions reduction by 2030. Thu, 04 May 2023 09:13:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-announces-routes-for-the-winter-season-2023-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-announces-routes-for-the-winter-season-2023-2024/ 144 routes to 65 destinations are on the schedule for the next winter season, and Norwegian continues to fly to Nordic citizens’ favourite cities and vacation spots in southern Europe. Tickets are available for immediate booking. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:59:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-lease-six-boeing-737-max-8-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-lease-six-boeing-737-max-8-aircraft/ Norwegian has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft which are in addition to the three 737 MAX 8 aircraft which Norwegian previously agreed to lease from ALC of which one has already been delivered to Norwegian. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:05:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-had-1.3-million-passengers-in-december-domestic-christmas-travels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-had-1.3-million-passengers-in-december-domestic-christmas-travels/ In December, Norwegian had more than 1.3 million passengers, an increase of 41 percent compared to December 2021. During 2022 Norwegian had 18 million passengers. Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-purchase-50-boeing-737-max-8-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-purchase-50-boeing-737-max-8-aircraft/ Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft. Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-limits-losses-and-protects-cash-position-in-the-first-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-limits-losses-and-protects-cash-position-in-the-first-quarter/ Norwegian reported its first quarter 2022 results, showing a strong cash position, despite the impact of the omicron virus and the war in Ukraine. Mon, 16 May 2022 12:50:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/significant-increase-in-norwegians-passenger-figures-for-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/significant-increase-in-norwegians-passenger-figures-for-april/ Norwegian’s traffic figures showed it flew 1.4 million passengers in April, approximately 50 percent more than in March. Thu, 05 May 2022 12:10:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-remove-all-face-mask-requirements-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-remove-all-face-mask-requirements-next-week/ For the first time since June 2020, the mandatory requirement of wearing a face mask will be lifted on every flight across the Norwegian network as a result of revised guidance across Europe. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:13:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-recruit-staff-for-finland-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-recruit-staff-for-finland-expansion/ As part of the preparations for the summer season, Norwegian has started recruitment of more than 150 air crew that will be based at Helsinki Airport. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:15:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seems-demand-hold-up-into-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seems-demand-hold-up-into-february/ Traffic figures at Norwegian show that the number of passengers has remained stable over the second month of the year. Bookings were also at the highest level since the start of the pandemic. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:07:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomed-january-boost-to-passenger-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomed-january-boost-to-passenger-figures/ Traffic figures for January show that almost 640,000 passengers flew with Norwegian. This represents a significant increase compared to the same month last year. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:40:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-new-trondheim-flight-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-new-trondheim-flight-this-summer/ Norwegian has announced it will add a twice-weekly direct flight between Manchester and Trondheim in Norway from August 15th. The destination is currently the European Region of Gastronomy. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:18:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-grow-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-grow-passenger-numbers/ Monthly traffic figures for December show that more than 930,000 passengers flew with Norwegian. However, the figure was hit by new Covid-19 travel restrictions. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:53:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-continue-to-grow-at-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-numbers-continue-to-grow-at-norwegian/ New figures from Norwegian reveal the carrier welcomed over one million passengers in November for the second consecutive month. In addition, the load factor in November was 76 per cent. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:51:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-welcome-boeing-737-max-back-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-welcome-boeing-737-max-back-to-fleet/ Norwegian has continued to selectively grow its fleet and has entered into an agreement to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. They will fly during the summer season. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:11:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wibstad-to-take-up-chief-financial-officer-role-with-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wibstad-to-take-up-chief-financial-officer-role-with-norwegian/ Hans-Jørgen Wibstad has been appointed chief financial officer of low-cost carrier Norwegian. He will take up the position no later than June next year. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:13:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-returns-to-profit-in-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-returns-to-profit-in-third-quarter/ Norwegian has reported a net a profit of NOK169 million (£14 million) for the third quarter of financial 2021. The figure compares to a loss of NOK980 million for the same period last year. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-rebuild-from-near-death-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-rebuild-from-near-death-experience/ Traditional booking patterns are beginning to return, while the carrier said it was seeing more people planning ahead and booking to travel to popular city break and winter sun destinations. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:26:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-return-to-manchester-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-return-to-manchester-airport/ Manchester Airport will welcome back Norwegian today, as the airline resumes its twice weekly service to Oslo. The carrier becomes the sixteenth airline to operate from the new terminal two. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:30:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-see-recovery-in-european-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-see-recovery-in-european-aviation/ The number of future bookings has continued to increase in line with an expanding route network as more people are fully vaccinated and EU countries accept Covid-19 certificates for travel. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:04:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-begins-to-turn-corner-following-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-begins-to-turn-corner-following-restructuring/ Norwegian has reported a profit before tax of NOK1,590 million (£133 million) for the first half of 2021 as the aviation sector begins to reopen in Europe. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:36:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-rebuilds-uk-ireland-flight-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-rebuilds-uk-ireland-flight-schedule/ Norwegian has confirmed it will continue to increase flights between the UK and Ireland to destinations across Scandinavia as the airline releases the summer 2022 flying programme. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:13:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-first-modest-steps-toward-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-first-modest-steps-toward-recovery/ In June, 225,509 passengers flew with Norwegian, which is approximately 100 per cent more than at the same time last year. The carrier operated just 15 planes last month, however. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:50:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-partners-with-amadeus-for-health-verification-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-partners-with-amadeus-for-health-verification-tool/ The Amadeus solution will be embedded within the passenger self-service check-in experience, whether done through the airline app or website. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 01:03:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karlsen-to-lead-norwegian-after-schram-sacked/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karlsen-to-lead-norwegian-after-schram-sacked/ Geir Karlsen has been appointed new chief executive of Norwegian Air Shuttle, effective immediately. Karlsen has held the position of chief financial officer with Norwegian since early 2018. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:20:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-plot-gradual-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-plot-gradual-recovery/ Passenger numbers at the low-cost carrier have shown a noticeable increase in volume in line with vaccination roll-outs and changes to entry restrictions and quarantine regulations. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:23:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-completes-financial-restructuring-process/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-completes-financial-restructuring-process/ The company said it can now look ahead with a significantly strengthened balance sheet and a right-sized aircraft fleet, as well as a simplified and effective structure. Thu, 27 May 2021 08:24:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-struggle-with-low-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-struggle-with-low-demand/ Traffic figures for Norwegian in April were significantly impacted by government travel restrictions and therefore low demand. Just 59,431 customers flew with the low-cost carrier last month. Fri, 07 May 2021 05:02:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reveals-plan-to-raise-new-funds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reveals-plan-to-raise-new-funds/ Norwegian has updated the market on the forthcoming capital raise, setting an upper limit of NOK6 billion (£500 million). The low-cost airline said cash would be used to sharply reduce debt. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:28:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oslo-county-court-approves-norwegian-financial-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oslo-county-court-approves-norwegian-financial-restructuring/ The court reached a positive conclusion after the creditors approved the Norwegian reorganisation plan in a reconciliation period that ended on Friday. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:40:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-financial-rescue-approved-in-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-financial-rescue-approved-in-ireland/ A High Court judge in Ireland has approved the next steps in the financial reconstruction of low-cost carrier Norwegian. The airline will now send the same proposal for voting in Norway. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:50:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-veteran-dunne-takes-up-new-norwegian-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-veteran-dunne-takes-up-new-norwegian-role/ Adrian Dunne will join Norwegian as the new executive vice president, operations. He has more than thirty years of experience as a leader within the aviation industry. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:33:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-next-steps-on-financial-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-next-steps-on-financial-restructuring/ If the plan is approved by the Irish and Norwegian courts in the coming weeks, the company can continue the reconstruction processes and initiate a capital raise next month. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:15:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-limp-along-amid-pandemic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-limp-along-amid-pandemic/ In February, 61,374 customers flew with the low-cost carrier, a decrease of 97 per cent compared to the same period last year. The load factor was 38 per cent, down 44 percentage points. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:29:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-1.4bn-loss-for-fourth-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-1.4bn-loss-for-fourth-quarter/ Out of a current fleet of 131 aircraft, the low-cost carrier said an average of 15 were operational during the fourth quarter, mainly on domestic routes in Norway. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:07:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-operated-just-eight-aircraft-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-operated-just-eight-aircraft-in-january/ Jacob Schram, chief executive of Norwegian, said: “The pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our business as travel restrictions remain.” Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:29:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-financial-support-of-norway-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-financial-support-of-norway-government/ The low-cost airline said the decision to offer new capital would significantly increase its chances of working through the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:22:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-abandon-long-haul-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-abandon-long-haul-operations/ Low-cost carrier Norwegian has outlined a simplified business structure and dedicated short haul route network as it plans a return from the Covid-19 shutdown. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:21:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-fight-for-survival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-fight-for-survival/ Norwegian has revealed traffic figures for December continued to be heavily influenced by lower demand caused by continued travel restrictions across Europe. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:33:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-files-for-reconstruction-in-oslo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-files-for-reconstruction-in-oslo/ The carrier was made subject to an examinership process in Ireland on December 7th, and now wants to enter into a supplementary Norwegian reconstruction process. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:17:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-boosted-by-summer-bookings-by-woes-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-boosted-by-summer-bookings-by-woes-continue/ Traffic figures at the low-cost carrier continue to stagnate, while plans have been unveiled to raise €375 million in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:25:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-wins-bankruptcy-protection-in-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-wins-bankruptcy-protection-in-ireland/ Norwegian has won High Court protection from creditors for its key Irish subsidiaries as the carrier begins the latest bid to salvage its struggling operations. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:20:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-1600-jobs-as-government-rejects-funding-plea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-1600-jobs-as-government-rejects-funding-plea/ Norwegian argues its operations are unsustainable in light of travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which actively discourage passengers from travelling. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:01:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-of-norwegian-uncertain-as-government-denies-further-aid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-of-norwegian-uncertain-as-government-denies-further-aid/ With the low-cost carrier having previously stated further aid was necessary to maintain operations throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the future of the airline has been thrown into doubt. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:14:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-struggle-as-covid-19-restrictions-tighten/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-struggle-as-covid-19-restrictions-tighten/ Traffic figures for October from low-cost carrier Norwegian have been heavily influenced by lower demand caused by continued travel restrictions across Europe, with several new red zones. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-air-continues-to-struggle-in-wake-of-covid-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-air-continues-to-struggle-in-wake-of-covid-19/ September traffic figures at Norwegian have been heavily influenced by lower demand caused by new and stricter travel restrictions across Europe. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:31:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-unveils-new-sustainability-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-unveils-new-sustainability-strategy/ Norwegian has launched a new sustainability strategy that will see it seek to cut CO2 emissions by 45 per cent by 2030. The carrier said goals were in line with the Paris Agreement. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:17:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-dramatically-in-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-dramatically-in-august/ The carrier has reported new traffic figures heavily influenced by the Covid-19 outbreak. The total number of customers carried in August was 313,316, a decrease of 91 per cent. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-battle-covid-19-fallout/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-continues-to-battle-covid-19-fallout/ With the Covid-19 pandemic taking a huge toll on the airline, passenger numbers fell 71 per cent to 5.3 million during the first six months of the year. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:31:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-return-to-flying-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-return-to-flying-in-july/ Having survived a near-death experience during the Covid-19 lockdown, low-cost carrier Norwegian has unveiled plans to return to operation. The airline will operate flights from London Gatwick and Edinburgh to Oslo and Copenhagen from July 1st. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:21:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schram-overhauls-norwegian-structure-as-rebuild-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schram-overhauls-norwegian-structure-as-rebuild-begins/ Norwegian chief executive, Jacob Schram, has announced a new management structure for the low-cost carrier. The decision follows a successful financial reorganisation of the airline, which allowed for access to £230 million in support from the Norwegian government. Thu, 21 May 2020 08:26:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-secures-state-aid-following-restructuring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-secures-state-aid-following-restructuring/ Norwegian has completed a complex restructuring allowing the low-cost carrier to access a state loan guarantee of £230 million. However, the coming months will remain “challenging,” the airline said earlier. Wed, 20 May 2020 08:05:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-close-to-winning-approval-for-rescue-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-close-to-winning-approval-for-rescue-plan/ Reports suggest shareholders have backed key elements of the proposal, with about 95 per cent of votes cast supporting converting debt into equity. Mon, 04 May 2020 09:39:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-crunch-approaches-for-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/financial-crunch-approaches-for-norwegian/ Battered low-cost carrier Norwegian has said virtually all of its fleet will likely remain grounded until 2021. The news comes as the airline seeks to persuade shareholders to accept a government-backed rescue plan that will wipe out most other investors. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:11:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-subsidiaries-file-for-bankruptcy-leaving-4700-jobs-in-jeopardy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-subsidiaries-file-for-bankruptcy-leaving-4700-jobs-in-jeopardy/ Pilot and cabin crew companies owned by low-cost carrier Norwegian in Sweden and Denmark have filed for bankruptcy. The move comes against a backdrop of the ongoing spread of Covid-19, with most countries having advised against or banned non-essential travel. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:04:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seeks-to-reconfigure-debts-to-access-government-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seeks-to-reconfigure-debts-to-access-government-support/ Norwegian has unveiled plans to strengthen its balance sheet by converting debt to equity in order to meet the requirements of the Norwegian state guarantee program. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:28:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-by-two-third-in-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-by-two-third-in-march/ The global outbreak of Covid-19 has decimated the latest traffic figures from Norwegian. The company experienced a dramatic drop in demand last month following government-imposed travel restrictions and a general travel decline. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:41:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chancellor-sunak-rules-out-support-for-uk-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chancellor-sunak-rules-out-support-for-uk-aviation-sector/ Having previously pledged to work with carriers to overcome the financial difficulties created by the coronavirus pandemic, chancellor Rishi Sunak has now advised airlines to find other forms of funding. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:32:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-secures-nok3-billion-in-government-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-secures-nok3-billion-in-government-support/ The Norwegian government last week proposed a guarantee of NOK6 billion for the Norwegian airline industry, of which up to NOK3 billion is directed to Norwegian. The guarantee scheme will consist of three tranches with a maximum two years maturity. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:26:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norway-offers-bailouts-to-domestic-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norway-offers-bailouts-to-domestic-airlines/ The government of Norway has moved to support the flatlining aviation sector in the country, offering more than US$550 million in bailout funds. Some US$250 million will be directed at embattled budget operator Norwegian. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:37:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-lay-off-90-per-cent-of-workforce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-lay-off-90-per-cent-of-workforce/ Norwegian will gradually cancel most of its flights and temporarily lay off a majority of its workforce due to stagnating demand and enforced travel restrictions in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:53:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-cut-workforce-by-half-as-cancellations-grow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-cut-workforce-by-half-as-cancellations-grow/ Norwegian has confirmed it will temporarily layoff 50 per cent of its workforce as flight cancellations spiral in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak – a number the low-cost carrier warned could increase Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:53:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-flights-announces-layoffs-in-face-of-coronavirus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-flights-announces-layoffs-in-face-of-coronavirus/ Norwegian will cancel approximately 3,000 flights between mid-March and mid-June as travel demand slumps in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak. This represents approximately 15 per cent of the total capacity for the period. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:13:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-long-haul-flights-as-coronavirus-hits-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cuts-long-haul-flights-as-coronavirus-hits-demand/ Norwegian has confirmed it will cancel a number of planned flights in response to the spread of the coronavirus. The low-cost carrier said it had decided to cancel 22 long-haul flights between Europe and the United States from March 28th to May 5th. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:09:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-new-greece-connection-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-new-greece-connection-this-summer/ Norwegian is launching a new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Aktion Airport, which serves both Preveza and Lefkada in Greece. The first flight will depart on May 3rd. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:43:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-increase-hand-luggage-charges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-increase-hand-luggage-charges/ As a part of the new policy, Norwegian has also increased the size of the underseat bag, increased the weight of checked baggage from 20 to 23 kilos. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:55:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-george-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-george-appointed-chief-commercial-officer-with-norwegian/ Marty St. George has been appointed interim chief commercial officer at Norwegian. He has extensive experience from the aviation industry, recently holding the position of chief commercial officer at Jet Blue Airways. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:23:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schram-appointed-chief-executive-with-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/schram-appointed-chief-executive-with-norwegian/ Jacob Schram has been selected as the new chief executive of low-cost carrier Norwegian. Geir Karlsen, who has led the airline on an interim basis following the surprise departure of Bjørn Kjos in July, will continue in the role of chief financial officer and deputy chief executive. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:25:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seeks-further-cash-from-investors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-seeks-further-cash-from-investors/ Norwegian Air has unveiled plans for a $175 million bond issue. The struggling airline said it hoped the move would raise enough cash to meet it needs through 2020 and beyond. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:11:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-signs-airbus-a320neo-joint-venture-with-china-construction-bank/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-signs-airbus-a320neo-joint-venture-with-china-construction-bank/ Struggling low-cost carrier Norwegian has agreed to establish a joint venture with China Construction Bank Leasing Corporation. The deal is designed to assist Norwegian with the finance for aircraft it has on order, with both partners taking an ownership stake in planes due to be delivered to the carrier. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:19:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-jetblue-partnership-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-launch-jetblue-partnership-next-summer/ Norwegian and JetBlue have signed a letter of intent for an interline agreement. The partnership will allow customers to combine low fares in a convenient single booking for connecting flights between Europe and the Americas. Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:55:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-focus-on-united-states-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-focus-on-united-states-for-summer-season/ Norwegian has announced frequency increases between London Gatwick and United States destinations such as San Francisco and Tampa. The increases will take affect from March 29th next year and run throughout the summer 2020 schedule. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-wins-financial-space-as-bondholders-agree-to-payment-delay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-wins-financial-space-as-bondholders-agree-to-payment-delay/ Bondholders at low-cost carrier Norwegian have accepted a plea to postpone payment of up to US$380 million by up to two years. Having offered lucrative take-off and landing slots at Gatwick Airport in London as security, the deal will provide the airline with some financial relief. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:28:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-buenos-aires-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-buenos-aires-argentina/ Considered among the top destinations in Latin America, Buenos Aires offers a unique blend of European elegance and Latin American passion. Famous as the birthplace of tango, the city is also home to world-class opera, theatre and art. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole dives in for a three-day tour Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-strengthens-partnership-with-edreams-odigeo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-strengthens-partnership-with-edreams-odigeo/ The close partnership between the two companies will provide travellers booking their trips on eDreams, Opodo, GO Voyages and Travellink with greater access to Norwegian’s fares, offers, and ancillary services. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:46:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kjos-steps-down-as-chief-executive-of-norwegian-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kjos-steps-down-as-chief-executive-of-norwegian-air/ Bjørn Kjos has stepped down as the chief executive of Norwegian Air. The 72-year-old has led the organisation for 17 years, seeing it grow from a small regional airline to become one of the largest low-cost carriers in Europe. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:54:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-737-max-grounding-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-at-norwegian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-737-max-grounding-sees-passenger-numbers-fall-at-norwegian/ Passenger numbers slipped slightly at Norwegian in June as the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max continued to take a toll. Some 3,475,337 passengers chose to fly with Norwegian in June; 21,948 less than the same month last year. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 08:06:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-holidays-relaunches-follows-tripx-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-holidays-relaunches-follows-tripx-partnership/ Norwegian Holidays has relaunched, offering passengers a package experience to more than 100 destinations. The Scandinavian carrier has partners with TripX for the move. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:31:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-gate-to-gate-wi-fi-across-whole-global-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-gate-to-gate-wi-fi-across-whole-global-fleet/ Customers travelling on any route across Norwegian’s global network will now be able to stay connected for the entire duration of the flight from pushback to arrival at the gate. Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:50:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smedegaard-nominated-as-norwegian-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smedegaard-nominated-as-norwegian-chairman/ Niels Smedegaard has been nominated for the role of chairman at Norwegian Airlines ahead of the annual general meeting on May 7th. Born in 1962, Smedegaard is currently the president and chief executive of DFDS. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:45:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-off-for-brazil-with-new-rio-de-janeiro-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-takes-off-for-brazil-with-new-rio-de-janeiro-route/ The flight schedule will also offer Norwegian customers in both Europe and Brazil opportunities to connect via the carrier’s short-haul network of European flights. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-net-loss-for-financial-20181/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-net-loss-for-financial-20181/ Norwegian has reported a full-year net loss of £131 million for financial 2018, a figure the carrier said had been adversely affected by engine issues, fuel hedge losses and tough competition. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:42:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-norwegian-shares-as-carrier-reveals-plans-to-raise-funds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-norwegian-shares-as-carrier-reveals-plans-to-raise-funds/ Norwegian Air has seen its share price fall sharply after confirming plans to raise fresh funds. Shares in the low-cost carrier slipped 15 per cent, to just under €13, after revealing it would seek three billion Norwegian kroner (roughly £268 million) from investors. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:23:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-roll-out-complimentary-wi-fi-on-long-haul-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-roll-out-complimentary-wi-fi-on-long-haul-flights/ Norwegian customers flying between Europe, USA, South America and Asia will be able to stay connected in the skies with the rollout of free and premium high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity on the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:34:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-breaks-passenger-record-in-2018-but-clouds-loom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-breaks-passenger-record-in-2018-but-clouds-loom/ Norwegian has reported its highest ever passenger figures in a single year, with more than 37 million travellers flying with the low-cost carrier in 2018. However, Norwegian also revealed today it made a loss of US$232 million for the October-December quarter from fuel hedging. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:57:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-flights-to-san-francisco-and-miami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-flights-to-san-francisco-and-miami/ From March, Norwegian will serve Miami International Airport and San Francisco International Airport from London Gatwick, replacing its existing flights to Fort Lauderdale and Oakland airports. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:04:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-offer-low-cost-flights-to-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-to-offer-low-cost-flights-to-brazil/ Norwegian has launched the UK’s first low-fare flights to Brazil with a brand-new direct route from London to Rio de Janeiro. Norwegian offers a growing network of long-haul flights from London Gatwick to 12 popular USA destinations and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:50:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sebastian-slobayen-minister-tourism-investment-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sebastian-slobayen-minister-tourism-investment-argentina/ As low-cost flights with Norwegian from Heathrow open up Argentina to a whole new travelling demographic, Sebastian Slobayen, minister for tourism investment for the country, here tells Breaking Travel News what impact he expects the route to have. With the value of the peso also recently falling, he tells us now is the time to visit during World Travel Market 2018 in London. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:25:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-flights-to-tampa-bay-florida/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-launches-flights-to-tampa-bay-florida/ Norwegian’s non-stop service to Tampa Bay has commenced, offering consumers an affordable way to access Florida’s west coast. The new service will operate twice-weekly from London Gatwick to Tampa International Airport. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:56:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martinique-welcomes-new-connection-to-montreal-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/martinique-welcomes-new-connection-to-montreal-canada/ Norwegian Air has inaugurated non-stop flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 14:25 from Montreal Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau International Airport to Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:47:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-increase-in-new-profits-for-third-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reports-increase-in-new-profits-for-third-quarter/ Norwegian has reported earnings before tax of £149 million for the third quarter of 2018. The company continued to reduce its unit costs despite a capacity growth of 33 per cent. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:27:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reward-launches-new-partnership-with-avis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-reward-launches-new-partnership-with-avis/ Norwegian Reward, the loyalty programme of Norwegian, is continuing its growth by adding a new car rental partner, Avis Car Rental. Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:33:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-prepares-to-launch-domestic-flights-in-argentina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-prepares-to-launch-domestic-flights-in-argentina/ Initially commencing on the October 16th with routes to Cordoba and Mendoza, services to Iguazu and Neuquen will start on November 19th with Bariloche and Salta following on December 3rd. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:58:46 +0000