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Norwegian Now Largest International Airline Serving New York City
Press releases • Oct 09, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian has become the largest foreign (non-North American) airline in the New York City area, based on passenger numbers. The airline carried 1.67 million international passengers to and from three of New York City’s airports according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s most recent traffic report, surpassing British Airways to reach the top spot.
Norwegian reports strong passenger growth in September
Press releases • Oct 04, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian reported strong passenger growth as it carried almost 3.5 million passengers in September. The total number of passengers increased by 9 percent compared to the same month previous year.
Norwegian soars to 250,000 passengers on flights from U.S. to Dublin
Press releases • Sep 28, 2018 12:53 EDT
Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Airline of the Year 2017, has reached an important milestone in its continued growth on routes from the United States to Dublin with more than 250,000 transatlantic passengers since the launch.
Norwegian Named Four-Star Low-Cost Airline by APEX
Press releases • Sep 25, 2018 10:02 EDT
Norwegian has been named a Four-Star Low-Cost Airline by The Airline Passenger Experience (APEX), the highest honor for low-cost airlines. Their Official Airline Ratings™ was the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback and Norwegian was one of ten low-cost airlines worldwide to receive the honor.
Norwegian Named Most Fuel-Efficient Airline on Transatlantic Routes for a Second Time
Press releases • Sep 12, 2018 00:03 EDT
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its white paper analyzing the fuel efficiency of the 20 leading airlines on routes between the U.S. to Europe in 2017.
Norwegian reports strong passenger growth and high load factors in August
Press releases • Sep 06, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian reported strong passenger growth as it carried more than 3.6 million passengers in August. The total number of passengers increased by 10 percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was approximately 90 percent on the entire route network and 94 percent on the company’s long-haul routes, operated by the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Norwegian reports record high passenger figures and high load factors in July
Press releases • Aug 06, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian reported a new passenger record in July as it carried more than 3.7 million passengers in a single month. The total number of passengers increased by 13 percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was 93 percent.
Norwegian Increases Transatlantic Flights to Ireland from North America by over 35% next summer
Press releases • Jul 23, 2018 06:30 EDT
Norwegian continues its growth in Ireland by announcing its new expanded 2019 summer schedule with 37% more weekly departures from the United States and Canada. Last month, Norwegian also announced upcoming service from Hamilton/Toronto to Dublin, commencing March 31, 2019.
Norwegian once again recognized as ‘World's Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ and ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’
Press releases • Jul 17, 2018 08:44 EDT
Norwegian was today named ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ for the fourth consecutive year and ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’ for the sixth year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London.
Norwegian’s New Flights to Madrid Now in Service
Press releases • Jul 16, 2018 12:00 EDT
Norwegian has launched its first flight from the United States to Madrid. The airline's first-ever nonstop flight to Madrid-Barajas Airport from the U.S. departed Los Angeles International Airport Sunday night, and operates four times per week. Additionally, service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Madrid launches July 17, and will also operate four times per week
Norwegian reports solid profit in Q2
Press releases • Jul 12, 2018 01:00 EDT
Norwegian (NAS) today reported its second quarter earnings for 2018 with a net profit of NOK 300 million, despite the highest growth in the company’s history. Going forward, the growth will slow down and ramp-up costs will decrease, in line with Norwegian’s strategy.
Norwegian and UNICEF’s Fifth Humanitarian Aid Flight Will Depart for Chad This Fall
Press releases • Jul 11, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian and its corporate social responsibility partner, UNICEF, have selected Chad as the destination for its fifth “Fill a Plane” campaign that will take place this September. Chad is one of Africa’s poorest countries, and has suffered from decades of poverty and conflict, including the recent and growing threat from Boko Haram, and the essential Lake Chad has shrunk by more than 95%.
Norwegian Named Favorite Budget Airline by Global Travel Magazine
Press releases • Jul 06, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian has won the “Favorite Budget Airline” award in the 2018 Trazees Awards survey by Global Travel magazine. The winners were announced in the magazine’s July issue and the award itself will be presented at the annual GBTA Party in San Diego on August 14.
Norwegian reports 14 percent passenger growth in June
Press releases • Jul 05, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian carried almost 3.5 million passengers in June, an increase of 14 percent compared to the same month previous year.
Norwegian named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 at the World Travel Awards
Press releases • Jul 02, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 for the fourth consecutive year at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry's most prestigious awards.
Norwegian CEO Bjørn Kjos receives U.S. Ambassador’s Award for strengthening bilateral relations between Norway and the U.S.
Press releases • Jun 28, 2018 10:06 EDT
Today, Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos was awarded the 2018 Ambassador’s Award by Kenneth J. Braithwaite, the United States Ambassador to Norway, for significantly contributing to building U.S.-Norway relations and growing the countries’ economies.
Norwegian introduces new slimline seats to transatlantic flights on 737 MAX
Press releases • Jun 27, 2018 09:00 EDT
Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft with an upgraded cabin of new slimline seats that are specifically designed for more comfort on longer routes and will give taller passengers even more personal space. The airline will also retrofit the existing fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX aircraft delivered last year.
Norwegian Welcomes Tampa Bay to its Ever-Growing U.S. Network
Press releases • Jun 25, 2018 06:00 EDT
Norwegian Air announced today it will add Tampa International Airport to its ever-growing United States route network. Twice weekly service to London Gatwick will launch on October 31, 2018, and operate Wednesdays and Saturdays. Launch fares will start as low as $214.90 one-way in Economy, and from $604.90 in Premium, both fares including taxes.
Norwegian Air Enters Canada; Launches Routes to Europe and the French Caribbean
Press releases • Jun 21, 2018 04:00 EDT
Norwegian announced today its entry into the Canadian market with three new routes. The airline will launch seasonal service from Montréal to the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in late October. Additionally, Norwegian will launch the only transatlantic flight out of Hamilton International Airport near Toronto, in March 2019, with daily service to Dublin, Ireland.
Norwegian Air Enters Canada; Launches Routes to Europe and the French Caribbean
Press releases • Jun 21, 2018 04:00 EDT
Norwegian announced today its entry into the Canadian market with three new routes. The airline will launch seasonal service from Montréal to the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in late October. Additionally, Norwegian will launch the only transatlantic flight out of Hamilton International Airport near Toronto, in March 2019, with daily service to Dublin, Ireland.