Norwegian Airlines News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.