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Norwegian Eyes South American Flights from Spain

March 23, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Norwegian announced it has been granted seven weekly frequencies between Spain and Peru by the Spanish General Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) . If flights commence, the Oslo born carrier will become the fourth airline to

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Europe Reacts to the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crash

March 12, 2019 James Dinsdale

Following the devastating crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 on Sunday, multiple airlines and aviation authorities have announced groundings of and restrictions to the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Here, we round up which airlines have

Airports

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

February 10, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

For the ninth consecutive year, Austin Bergstrom International Airport has reported a year-over-year rise in passenger numbers. The Central Texas airport welcomed 15,819,912 passengers in 2018, a 13.9 percent increase over 2017 passenger numbers. For

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Norwegian Releases Shares in Hopes of Long-Term Sustainability

January 30, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Norwegian’s troubled financial situation is no news; as its rapid transatlantic expansion that set pace for an increasingly dynamic and cost-driven market between North America and Europe is passing the bill with fierce competition, volatile

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Norwegian to Offer Free WiFi on Medium and Long-haul Fleet

January 10, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Norwegian Air has announced it will begin offering complimentary WiFi on its medium and long-haul aircraft. The airline currently offers complimentary WiFi on its intra-European flights operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft but is currently being

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Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

January 6, 2019 John Flett

Three weeks after diverting en route to Oslo, Norway from Dubai, U.A.E., a Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 is reportedly still unserviceable on the ground in Shiraz, Iran. The aircraft with 192 passengers

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Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

December 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Last week, during the inaugural flight of the new route between Buenos Aires and Bariloche, we got a chance to speak with Norwegian Air Argentina’s CEO. Onboard LV-ISQ, NAA’s third Boeing 737-800, we reviewed the

Airlines

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

December 16, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

2018 has been a transformative year for aviation in South America; with the emergence and development of new travel options that mark a milestone for aviation in the region and a new chapter; offering more

Airports

Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

December 11, 2018 Will Lee

London’s Gatwick Airport is seeing an increase in popularity from long-haul airlines as China Eastern Airlines recently launched three times weekly services from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Gatwick, in addition to its already scheduled service

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Norwegian Air Argentina Begins Operations

October 18, 2018 Pablo Diaz

October 16 is a date that will be remembered in Argentina as the day the commercial aviation market changed forever. Norwegian Air Argentina, the local branch of the European holding, started operations with three flights

Airports

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

October 15, 2018 Connor Sadler

London’s Gatwick Airport had its busiest September on record this year, with passenger numbers reaching 4.5 million. The airport, which was ranked as the U.K.’s second busiest airport by passenger numbers, said in a press

Airlines

LATAM De-Bundles Fares on Some International Flights, Signalling South American Market Change

October 12, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

LATAM Airlines, the market leader in South America with bases in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Colombia, announced it will be changing its fare structure on some international flights, following recent changes implemented in domestic

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Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

August 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In December 2016, Brazil’s national aviation authority, ANAC, issued the famous “resolution 400,” which was an attempt to align the Brazilian aviation rules to the international standards. Among other changes, the most noticeable is the

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Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

August 3, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Passengers traveling on low-cost transatlantic airline Norwegian Long Haul on select flights between New York and London will be getting an upgrade to the Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently operating the route. Due to continued problems

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Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

July 16, 2018 Daniel Morley

Norwegian Air Shuttle has proved controversial since their introduction to the international market in 2013. In the United States especially, the airline has been met with criticism from legacy carriers and unions. Groups in the

Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

July 9, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Beginnings In the U.K,, Ryanair is the face of low-cost travel. It became, and still is, a household name in Great Britain for having some of the cheapest airfares around. The airline serves 37

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Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

June 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and

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Norwegian Rejects Two Buyout Offers From IAG

May 4, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Norwegian Air Shuttle confirmed on Friday that it has rejected two separate offers from International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling. The news comes just weeks after

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IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released this morning, IAG Group, the holding company that controls British Airways and Iberia, among other companies, confirmed that it took a major step towards the acquisition of Norwegian Air Shuttle. The

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Norwegian Begins Flights to First Texas Destination

April 3, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

One week ago, Norwegian’s DI7181 landed in Austin for the first time, marking the airline’s arrival into the Lone Star State. The flight, operated by Norwegian Air UK, a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, started

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Norwegian Eyes South American Flights from Spain

Europe Reacts to the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crash

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

Norwegian Releases Shares in Hopes of Long-Term Sustainability

Norwegian to Offer Free WiFi on Medium and Long-haul Fleet

Norwegian 737 MAX Remains Stuck in Iran Three Weeks After ‘Safety Landing’

Interview: Norwegian Air Argentina CEO Ole Christian Melhus

‘Lowcostization’ in South America: A Glimpse at What This Year Has Brought

Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

Norwegian Air Argentina Begins Operations

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

LATAM De-Bundles Fares on Some International Flights, Signalling South American Market Change

Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

Norwegian Rejects Two Buyout Offers From IAG

IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

Norwegian Begins Flights to First Texas Destination

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