Norwegian Airlines News

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Norwegian boosted by Christmas 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.

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.

Norwegian cuts 1,600 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.

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.

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.

Norwegian Air continues to struggle in wake of Covid-19 slowdown
September traffic figures at Norwegian have been heavily influenced by lower demand caused by new and stricter travel restrictions across Europe.

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.