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Norwegian reports record high passenger figures and solid load factor in July
Press Releases • Aug 07, 2014 02:05 EDT
Norwegian carried approximately 2.5 million passengers in July 2014, an increase of 17 percent compared to the same month previous year. This is the highest number of passengers Norwegian has carried in a single month. The load factor was 88.2 percent.
Norwegian reports strong production growth and record high load factor
Press Releases • Jul 17, 2014 02:30 EDT
Norwegian (NAS) today reported a second quarter 2014 net profit of 128 MNOK. The second quarter is characterized by strong growth and a record high load factor, and influenced by significant, one-off costs, a weak Norwegian currency and high oil prices. The strike from labour union Parat earlier this year alone cost Norwegian over 100 MNOK in lost revenue.
Norwegian is voted Europe’s best low-cost airline for the second year running
Press Releases • Jul 15, 2014 08:07 EDT
For the second year running, Norwegian has been voted «Best low-cost airline in Europe» by the renowned SkyTrax World Airline Awards. It is the passengers themselves who have evaluated over 200 airlines worldwide in what is described as the most prestigious award in the airline industry. Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos received the prize today at Farnborough Air Show.
Norwegian’s low-cost service from LA, New York and Fort Lauderdale to London takes off
Press Releases • Jul 03, 2014 14:12 EDT
This week Norwegian celebrates its first ever flights between the U.S. and London Gatwick. Wednesday evening, the first flight between Los Angeles and London Gatwick took off, while Norwegian’s first flight between New York’s Kennedy Airport and London took off this evening. Friday evening, the airline celebrates its inaugural flight from Fort Lauderdale to London. All the flights are almost full.
Opening the skies to Norwegian Air International (NAI) Means Lower Fares to Europe, More U.S. Jobs and Boost in Tourism
Press Releases • Jun 27, 2014 10:30 EDT
NAI responds to former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood's distorted op-ed. Norwegian Air International’s application to operate to the US is long overdue and is being opposed by several large airlines and their powerful labor unions in an attempt to block competition. However, Norwegian’s opponents know that the application is in full accordance with the US-EU Open Skies accord.
Norwegian Air Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of U.S. Service – And Sets the Record Straight About its Operation
Press Releases • Jun 04, 2014 06:15 EDT
Norwegian Air has for the past year offered 100,000 Americans the ability to fly affordably between the United States and Scandinavia on its fleet of brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Norwegian has also carried 200,000 passengers to the U.S., giving a boost to American tourism.
Norwegian Air Celebrates Inaugural Flight between Los Angeles and Oslo
Press Releases • Jun 02, 2014 01:43 EDT
Norwegian Air’s first ever flight from Los Angeles to Oslo, Norway, took off this evening from LAX airport. The flight was fully booked. No other airlines offer non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Oslo.
Norwegian Celebrates Inaugural Flight between Orlando and Oslo
Press Releases • May 30, 2014 01:21 EDT
Norwegian Air’s first ever flight between Orlando and Oslo, Norway, took off Thursday evening. The first flight was almost fully booked. Norwegian is the only carrier that offers non-stop flights between Orlando and Scandinavia.
Norwegian Celebrates Inaugural Flight between San Francisco and Oslo
Press Releases • May 29, 2014 04:35 EDT
On Wednesday evening, the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Oslo, Norway, took off from Oakland International Airport (OAK) in California. This is the first ever direct route between California and the capital of Norway.
Norwegian Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between San Francisco Bay and Stockholm
Press Releases • May 04, 2014 04:24 EDT
Saturday evening, the first direct flight between the San Francisco Bay and Stockholm, Sweden, took off from Oakland International Airport (OAK) in California. This is the first ever direct route between Northern California and the capital of Sweden.
Norwegian Air Celebrates Inaugural Flight between New York and Bergen, Norway
Press Releases • May 03, 2014 11:49 EDT
Norwegian’s first ever flight from New York’s JFK airport to Bergen, Norway took off this evening. Bergen is known as «The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway» and has proved to be a popular destination for Americans.
New U.S. Cabin Crew Set the Record Straight on U.S. Jobs and Affordable Transatlantic Service
Press Releases • Mar 25, 2014 19:13 EDT
More than 60 new United States-based Norwegian Air International employees have signed letters enthusiastically and unequivocally supporting new service by the airline to the U.S. Many of the new employees have deep experience flying with both domestic and foreign airlines, and are thrilled with the positive, energetic and cooperative work environment the airline offers.
Norwegian Air International Recruits U.S. based Dreamliner Pilots
Press Releases • Mar 13, 2014 09:10 EDT
Norwegian Air continues to expand internationally and is currently recruiting pilots for its crew base at New York’s JFK airport. The company is recruiting captains and first officers to operate the state-of-the art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The low-cost airline offers non-stop flights from several U.S. cities to Europe.
Norwegian voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World”
Press Releases • Mar 10, 2014 11:35 EDT
Norwegian has been voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World” by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday evening.
Norwegian reports continued passenger growth and high load factor
Press Releases • Mar 06, 2014 02:34 EST
Norwegian carried more than 1.5 million passengers in February 2014, an increase of 22 percent compared to February last year. The load factor also increased, despite strong capacity growth.
Norwegian Air Celebrates Inaugural Flights between Los Angeles and Scandinavia
Press Releases • Feb 28, 2014 06:50 EST
Norwegian Air’s first ever flight from Los Angeles took off this evening en route to the Swedish capital Stockholm. The first flight to Copenhagen, Denmark will depart tomorrow. No other airlines offer non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Scandinavia.
Norwegian reports a full year result of 437 MNOK in 2013
Press Releases • Feb 13, 2014 08:30 EST
Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2013. The company reports a pre-tax profit (EBT) of 437 MNOK. The company’s total fourth quarter result was -283 MNOK. The year has been characterized by strong passenger growth and international expansion, and additional costs related to the start-up of the long-haul operation.
Norwegian orders four new 787-9 Dreamliners
Press Releases • Feb 13, 2014 06:00 EST
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This means that the company has ordered 14 wide-body aircraft in total; three of which are already in service. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Norwegian has been granted an Operating License and Air Operator’s Certificate in the EU
Press Releases • Feb 12, 2014 16:20 EST
Today Irish authorities issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license to Norwegian’s subsidiary Norwegian Air International Limited, which is based in Dublin.
Norwegian takes delivery of Boeing’s 1,000th 737-800 aircraft with Sky Interior
Press Releases • Feb 11, 2014 14:00 EST
Today Norwegian took delivery of Boeing’s 1,000th 737-800 aircraft with the sleek Sky Interior. The interior is more spacious and comfortable and has more room for carry-on luggage.