Press Releases

Norwegian launches new CSR initiative

Press Releases   •   Oct 18, 2017 13:00 EDT

“Plant for the Planet” is the new slogan under which Norwegian has launched a new environmental initiative. In cooperation with the organization Global Climate Institute Norwegian will plant 7000 trees in the UK and Spain – one for each of the company’s employees. Later this year, Norwegian will plant tens of thousands of trees in other parts of the world.

Norwegian named ‘Airline of the Year’ at 2017 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence

Press Releases   •   Oct 12, 2017 18:00 EDT

Norwegian was selected by the judging panel at the Centre for Aviation – CAPA for being at the forefront of low-cost long-haul travel, opening nearly 30 intercontinental routes in the past year between Europe, USA and Asia. CAPA also recognised Norwegian for its pioneering use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on underserved transatlantic routes which is creating demand in new markets.

Norwegian reports international growth and 14 percent more passengers in September

Press Releases   •   Oct 05, 2017 12:00 EDT

Norwegian once again carried more than three million passengers in a single month. More than 3.1 million passengers travelled with the company in September, an increase of 14 percent compared to the same month previous year. The growth is strongest on Norwegian’s intercontinental routes and the load factor has increased to 90 percent.

Norwegian’s Fourth Humanitarian Aid Flight with UNICEF Now on its Way for Yemen with Emergency Aid

Press Releases   •   Sep 25, 2017 14:00 EDT

Norwegian and its decade-long corporate social responsibility partner, UNICEF, departed with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft filled with emergency aid for children in need in Yemen this morning. The aircraft used for this mission was delivered to Norwegian just last week and is the airline’s first 787 with a UNICEF livery. The aircraft’ entire cargo belly is filled with emergency aid.

DOT Gives Norwegian UK Final Approval for Transatlantic Operations

Press Releases   •   Sep 22, 2017 19:56 EDT

Norwegian’s Nonstop Service from Denver and Seattle to London Takes Off This Weekend

Press Releases   •   Sep 16, 2017 08:00 EDT

Norwegian will this weekend launch its first flights from Denver International Airport and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Flights will launch on September 16 from Denver and from Seattle, Norwegian will operate four weekly flights from September 17.

Norwegian's Long-Haul Network to Connect with easyJet's European Routes as Airlines Partner

Press Releases   •   Sep 13, 2017 08:00 EDT

Norwegian today announced its partnership with British low-cost carrier easyJet, allowing passengers to connect a Norwegian long-haul flight with an easyJet short-haul flight in one single booking.

Norwegian’s global expansion continues with a passenger growth of 14 percent in August

Press Releases   •   Sep 06, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian has yet again hit the three million passenger mark. In August, the airline carried almost 3.3 million passengers, an increase of 14 percent compared to the same month previous year. The strongest growth is on Norwegian’s long-haul routes and in the Spanish market. The load factor increased to 91 percent in August.

Norwegian’s Nonstop Service from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona Takes Off

Press Releases   •   Aug 23, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline for the third consecutive year and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the fifth consecutive year, last night launched its first flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Norwegian’s Double Daily JFK to London Service Takes Off

Press Releases   •   Aug 10, 2017 08:00 EDT

Norwegian today launched its double daily service from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to London's Gatwick Airport. The new morning flight complements the existing late-night flight and will operate daily, besides Wednesdays.

Norwegian reports record high passenger figures and high load factors in July

Press Releases   •   Aug 04, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian marked another milestone in July, as the company carried more than 3.3 million passengers in a single month. The total number of passengers increased by 15 percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was 94 percent.

Norwegian’s Nonstop Service from Orlando to Paris Takes Off

Press Releases   •   Aug 01, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian, last night launched its first flight from Orlando International Airport to Paris’ Charles De Gaulle Airport. Flights will operate once per week on Mondays, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Norwegian now offers more European connections from Orlando than any other airline. 

Sojourner Truth Graces Tailfin of Norwegian’s Newest Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Press Releases   •   Jul 28, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian announces its first black and first American female tailfin hero, Sojourner Truth. The image of the notable abolitionist and activist will be featured on the tailfin of the airline’s next Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Norwegian Announces New Low-Fare Nonstop Flights from Denver to Paris

Press Releases   •   Jul 20, 2017 07:00 EDT

Norwegian connects the City of Lights to the Mile High City with new service from Denver to Paris with an introductory fare of $229 one-way including taxes.

Norwegian Announces First American tailfin Hero: Benjamin Franklin

Press Releases   •   Jul 18, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian announces Benjamin Franklin as its first American tailfin hero. The likeness of the inventor and statesman, who was often called the “first American” because of his tireless campaigning to unify the colonies, will adorn the airline’s newest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Norwegian Reports a Pre-Tax Result of 861 million NOK and High Load Factor

Press Releases   •   Jul 13, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian reported its second quarter results for 2017. The pre-tax result (EBT) was 861 million NOK. This is slightly down from last year’s result, mainly due to higher oil prices and the air passenger tax implemented by the government in Norway last year. The overall performance was positive in all of Norwegian’s main markets during the second quarter.

Norwegian carried a record three million passengers in June

Press Releases   •   Jul 06, 2017 06:00 EDT

Norwegian reached a new milestone in June, flying more than three million passengers in one single month. Since Norwegian first started flying in 2002, the airline has now carried over 200 million passengers.

Norwegian Adds Routes from Chicago and Austin to London; and from Boston, Newark and Oakland to Paris

Press Releases   •   Jul 05, 2017 11:00 EDT

Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline for the third consecutive year and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline for five consecutive years, today announced it will commence service from both Austin and Chicago to London and it will add new routes from Boston and Oakland to Paris.

Norwegian Takes Delivery of First Two Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Press Releases   •   Jun 29, 2017 13:00 EDT

Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline for a third consecutive year and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the fifth year in a row, today took delivery of two of its 110 737 MAX-8 aircraft on order from Boeing. The airline will take delivery of an additional four MAX aircraft this year.

Norwegian Once Again Named the ‘World's Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ and the Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’

Press Releases   •   Jun 20, 2017 09:30 EDT

Norwegian was named the ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ for the third consecutive year and the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’ for the fifth year in a row today at the renowned Skytrax World Airline Awards.