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Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates its inaugural flight from London Gatwick to New York JFK

Norse Atlantic Airways on August 12 celebrated the inaugural flight between London Gatwick and New York JFK marking a new era for UK customers seeking affordable transatlantic travel between the UK and the US.

Additionally, on the same day, Norse Atlantic launched flights between London Gatwick and Oslo allowing customers the ability to purchase tickets as part of a continuous service between Oslo and New York via London. The daily late morning flights between London and Oslo, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners offering both our Premium and Economy cabins, are available to book now with fares from only £74 return including taxes. Our London to Oslo flights will not only provide the most comfortable option to travel to Norway they will also allow UK customers to take advantage of our flights from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Los Angeles.

Norse Atlantic Airways recently announced that customers looking to explore the world for less now have access to even greater choice and convenience following the launch of the airline’s connectivity partnership with easyJet, Norwegian and Spirit Airlines. The virtual interline agreement, powered by Dohop, will provide over 600 weekly connections to Norse’s transatlantic services at our key international hubs Oslo, London, Berlin, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Los Angeles.

The large and spacious Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state of the art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.

Fares to New York start from £357 return for the remainder of the summer schedule, including all applicable taxes. Norse Atlantic will offer a daily service between the UK and the US. Other US destinations will be announced soon.

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Norse Atlantic arrives in Los Angeles

Norse Atlantic Airways on August 9 arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

We have officially landed at #LAX for the first time from #Oslo! Hello #losAngeles WE ARE NORSE! #flynorse pic.twitter.com/jMI0CvCAhn

— Norse Atlantic Airways (@flynorse) August 9, 2022

Norwegian and Norse Atlantic Airways agree to closer cooperation

Norwegian Air Shuttle and Norse Atlantic Airways have entered into an agreement that will allow customers to purchase tickets with connecting flights on both airlines in one transaction.

The Islandic software company, DoHop, is providing the platform to facilitate the close integration between Norse and Norwegian’s flight itineraries. Norwegian operated flights throughout the Nordics and Europe will efficiently connect with Norse’s transatlantic flights.

Norse Atlantic Airways is a new long-haul airline headquartered in Norway. It was founded in March 2021 and commenced operations in June 2022. Today, Norse operates affordable, long-haul flights to New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Orlando, Oslo, Berlin and London with continued expansion expected.

In 2022, Norwegian celebrates its 20th anniversary. Norwegian operates domestic flights in Norway and the Nordics and connects the Nordics to 104 destinations throughout Europe on 450 flights each day.

We’ve partnered with @SpiritAirlines @Fly_Norwegian & @easyJet to offer you over 600 weekly connections. See https://t.co/U9cvRW6o0Q for details. #flynorse pic.twitter.com/Nlf41P2OZe

— Norse Atlantic Airways (@flynorse) July 28, 2022

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Norse Atlantic Airways launches operations with Boeing Digital Flight Operations Solutions

Norse Atlantic Airways today announced that it has selected several of Boeing’s digital solutions to streamline operations and increase flight deck efficiency as the new airline commences Transatlantic service this summer.

Norse will integrate the following solutions to support their new 787 fleet as part of a five-year agreement that covers the entire fleet:

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
Ground Controls and Tailored Maps
Aviator / FliteBrief
Onboard Performance Tool (OPT)
Ops Data and FMS NavData

These digital tools enable flight crews to perform real-time weight and balance and takeoff and landing calculations that reduce maintenance costs, optimize payload capacity, and streamline cockpit operations. Jeppesen’s digital navigation chart services increase flight deck efficiency and integrate key aviation functions efficiently, in a self-service environment.

FliteDeck Pro is a mobile navigation application used by more than 80% of commercial pilots around the globe. The fleet agnostic app for tablet devices provides pilots with all the aeronautical maps, charts, manuals and documents needed for paperless flying.

This agreement builds on a previously-announced agreement with Norse as the launch customer for Boeing Mobile Logbook, as well as Software Distribution Manager and Maintenance Performance Toolbox. These solutions are part of Boeing’s extensive portfolio of digital maintenance management solutions that provide a simplified approach with accelerated results.

Norse Atlantic Airways offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. Norse has a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Berlin and Paris. The company’s first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.

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Norse Atlantic Airways takes off with its first flight from Oslo to New York

Norse Atlantic Airways on June 14 celebrated the first commercial departure of flight NO 01 from Oslo to New York JFK.

This flight also marked the formal opening of the new non-Schengen terminal at Oslo Airport which, following the first Norse departure, will welcome passengers to a modern and efficient new airport experience. Both of these milestones were celebrated at the terminal by invited guests, passengers and colleagues from across the airline and airport.

“Norse Atlantic Airways has now entered a new chapter, we are delivering on our promise to offer affordable value and a quality travelling experience to all. Our first Norse Atlantic Airways flight to New York from Oslo is the culmination of months of preparation and hard work by dedicated colleagues across all departments. This marks a proud moment for us all at Norse as we now look ahead to ramping up our network for the benefit of customers, businesses and local economies” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways.

The full flight from Oslo to New York, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed at 19.50 and touched down at 22.00 local time in New York JFK following an eight hour flight time.

Flights from Oslo to New York commenced on June 14 and will ramp up to daily flights from July 4, with one-way fares starting from NOK 995.
Flights from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will commence on June 18 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1497.
Flights between Oslo and Orlando will commence on July 5 operating three weekly flights, one-way fares start from NOK 1497.
Flights from Oslo to Los Angeles will commence on August 9 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1797.

Traveling Editor Jay Selman was on the inaugural flight and will be his observations in a new report.

Watch our beautiful @BoeingAirplanes 787 take off on its inaugural flight from @Oslolufthavn to New York JFK pic.twitter.com/c93PUfAzso

— Norse Atlantic Airways (@flynorse) June 15, 2022

Norse Atlantic Airways to launch flights between London Gatwick and New York JFK on August 12

Norse Atlantic Airways has made this announcement:

Norse Atlantic Airways has opened ticket sales for flights between London Gatwick and New York JFK on www.flynorse.com. UK customers will be able to take advantage of affordable fares and enjoy a quality service on board modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The daily direct service will commence on August 12, 2022.

Fares will start from as low as £255 return, including all applicable taxes. The first flight departing London Gatwick to New York (JFK) will take place on 12th August 2022. Norse Atlantic will offer a daily service between the UK and the US. Other US destinations will be announced soon.

The daily flight will depart from London at 13.00 and arrive in New York at 15.55 local time. The return departs New York at 17.55 and lands in London Gatwick at 06.20 local time the following day.

Temporarily from August and throughout the summer Norse Atlantic will also operate flights between London Gatwick and Oslo. The daily morning flights between London and Oslo, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners offering both our Premium and Economy cabins, are available to book now with fares from only £41 one way including taxes. Our London to Oslo flights will not only provide the most comfortable option to travel to Norway they will also allow UK customers to take advantage of our flights from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Orlando and Los Angeles.

Photo: Malcolm Nason.

Norse Atlantic to start operations on June 14

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced the start dates of its first routes and fares.

The first inaugural flight will be launched on June 14.

Fares will start from an unprecedented NOK 995 and $129 one-way, including all applicable taxes. The first flight departing from Oslo to New York (JFK) will take place on June 14. The airline will also serve Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood (FLL), Orlando (MCO) and Los Angeles (LAX) from Oslo.

Norse will operate between Oslo, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Orlando and Los Angeles.

Flights from Oslo to New York will commence on June 14, 2022 ramping up to daily flights from 4th July, with one-way fares starting from NOK 995.
Flights from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will commence on June 18, 2022 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1497.
Flights between Oslo and Orlando will commence on July 5, 2022 operating three weekly flights, one-way fares start from NOK 1497.
Flights from Oslo to Los Angeles will commence on August 9, 2022 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1797.

First group of flight attendants:

Norse Atlantic to start flying in June, leases out its idle Boeing 787s

Norse Atlantic Airways (Oslo) is now planning to launch operations in June. The delay is due to the on-going war in Ukraine.

The new airline made this announcement:

Norse Atlantic Airways and Spanish airline Air Europa have signed a term sheet for the sublease of four aircraft, two Boeing 787-8s and two Boeing 787-9s. The agreement will generate positive cash flow for Norse for a period of 18 months.

“This sublease agreement with Air Europa provides a compelling opportunity to generate positive cash flow from aircraft that we were not planning to fully utilize in our start-up phase. The agreement strengthens our already solid financial position as we continue to stay true to our strategy of cautiously entering the market and ramping up based on customer demand,” said Norse CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen.

The aircraft will be delivered to Air Europa in the second quarter. The sublease is subject to completion of documentation, expected to occur around the end of April.

Norse commences ticket sales later this month and the first flight will take off in June. Norse plans to serve destinations including Oslo, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles and Florida. The route network will be announced when ticket sales are launched.

Norse Atlantic Airways secures London Gatwick slots and adapts launch plans

Norse Atlantic Airways made this announcement:

The current market situation is heavily impacted by the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine that have resulted in increased fuel prices and uncertainties relating to travel demand. To ensure that the Company enters the market at the right time, Norse has adjusted its launch of ticket sales and initial route offering; the company plans ticket sales to commence in April and first flight is expected to be in June 2022. At the same time, the Company has secured important slots at London Gatwick Airport.

“The tragedy unfolding in Ukraine creates uncertainties within international air transport that we take seriously. Norse’s flexible fleet arrangements, low cost base and strong financial foundation allow us to take a careful approach to launch. We are in a unique position as we have not yet started flying, which gives us the advantage to enter the market cautiously in line with demand and quickly adapt to unforeseen events. A gradual approach where ramp-up is exclusively driven by demand, will enable us to preserve our strong, debt-free balance sheet and cost base,” said CEO and Founder Bjørn Tore Larsen of Norse.

Norse intends to commence flights in June, flying between Norway and select destinations in the U.S. It plans to add other European destinations, such as Paris and London, as soon as the market situation allows. Recently securing important slots at London Gatwick Airport gives the airline access to one of the most attractive markets in Europe. The slots were awarded to Norse at no cost by the UK airport slots coordinator.

“We’re thrilled to have been awarded slots to operate flights to and from London Gatwick Airport as it gives us access to a very attractive market. We look forward to working closely with the great team at Gatwick Airport,” Larsen said.

The route network will be announced when ticket sales are launched.

“We have the necessary flexibility to quickly adapt to unforeseen events and ramp up with more aircraft and affordable flights to exciting destinations as soon as the market situation allows. A highly motivated Team Norse and the fact that we currently only pay for our aircraft when they are in operation also gives us a competitive advantage,” Larsen added.

“The current global situation makes it challenging to predict the demand for transatlantic travel. However, we strongly believe that the demand will bounce-back with full force because people will want to explore new destinations, visit friends and family and travel for business. Norse will be there to offer attractive and affordable flights on our more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners to both leisure and cost-conscious business travelers,” Larsen said.

Pilot and cabin crew recruitment

Norse has secured pilots and cabin crew sufficient for the initial routes. A pilot base has been established in Oslo and the first cabin crew base has been established in Fort Lauderdale. Training of the pilot and cabin crew instructors has commenced with a steady ramp-up planned for crew to start to ensure that Norse only takes on crew cost immediately before take-off. The company has also started cabin crew recruitment in Oslo and will establish crew bases in several locations in line with increased operation.

Norse has signed collective bargaining agreements with pilot and cabin crew unions in Norway, the US and UK.

Dreamliner fleet

Norse has a fleet of modern, more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Company has taken delivery of nine aircraft that are currently parked at Oslo Airport. The remaining six will be delivered consecutively in the coming months. The company will start utilizing its fleet cautiously and gradually add capacity in line with demand.

Norse received its Air Operator Certificate by Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority in December 2021. The airline received a foreign air carrier permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation in January.

Norse Atlantic’s 5th 787 Dreamliner is named ‘Everglades’

Norse Atlantic Airways has taken delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

LN-FNC is named “Everglades”.

The new airline made this announcement on social media yesterday:

Our fifth longship ‘Everglades’ arrived tonight in Oslo to join our other Dreamliner’s. Named after Florida’s famed subtropical national park, she will soon fly explorers visiting the United States’ many sunny destinations and we can’t wait!