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Norse Atlantic Airwaysflew its inaugural flight from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022 and since then has expanded to offer nonstop flights from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando and Miami to Europe. The Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline has a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft taking passengers to six destinations in Europe along with Cape Town International Airport (direct from LGW) and Bangkok Airport (direct from Oslo). The airline is proud to exclusively operate Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as they offer a 25% lower CO2 emissions, a 50% quieter experience, modern LED lighting and enhanced humidity compared to older aircraft models still in use globally.
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Making long haul travel affordable for all, “The Explorer’s Airline” offers two cabin choices, Premium and Economy, allowing travelers to tailor their bookings and pay for only what they need. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Flextra, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Flextra fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services, an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility. Starting September 2024, all economy light bookings will now also include a 22-pound carry-on bag in addition to the personal under seat item, offering customers even greater value and convenience than before.
Their 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. Each plane offers 56 wider Premium seats which provides guests with priority check-in lanes and premium boarding, as well as complimentary meals and drinks and free entertainment on your personal screen.
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Norse offers a wide variety of flights to popular European destinations during the fall, with many restarting in May 2025. Flights that run throughout the winter include New York to London Gatwick, the new Las Vegas to London Gatwick route and you can fly to Paris, Rome and Oslo from New York until January Departing five times a week during the spring and summer, “this new route will enable more holiday makers to take advantage of the beautiful country of Greece, whether that’s to enjoy its rich culture and history or connect on to the world-renowned beautiful Greek islands for a holiday of a lifetime,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways.
And in September 2024, Norse announced their new direct flights from Las Vegas to London Gatwick running all year round from just $299 in Economy and $699 in Premium, one-way including all taxes and fees. The airline was proud to see their highest-ever load factor, passenger numbers and cargo volume carried in August since their inception. “These achievements are a powerful testament to our value for money proposition and the dedication of our entire team,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen.
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Staying true to their exploring nature, the airline recently completed a landmark flight between Norway and Darwin, Australia, marking the first time for a nonstop flight from Norway to Australia. They were also the first to land a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Antarctica back in 2023 when the airline teamed up with the Norwegian Polar Institute and Aircontact and safely transported crucial research gear and scientists to the remote Troll research station in Queen Maud Land. Watch the documentary here.
