https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases Mynewsdesk news feed straight from the source https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 en 15 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:07:27 +0000 Today, Norwegian and OSM Aviation have signed an agreement that give Norwegian 100 per cent ownership of the crew companies in Spain, the UK and the US. The agreement ends the joint ownership of OSM Aviation Limited between OSM Aviation and Norwegian Air Resources. The agreement settles all outstanding claims, terminating the commercial relationship between the two companies. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-exits-osm-aviation-and-assumes-full-ownership-of-crew-provision-companies-in-the-us-the-uk-and-spain-3022211?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-exits-osm-aviation-and-assumes-full-ownership-of-crew-provision-companies-in-the-us-the-uk-and-spain-3022211?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:35:52 +0000 The global outbreak of COVID-19 that took hold across the aviation industry throughout March has heavily influenced Norwegian´s traffic figures. The company experienced a dramatic drop in demand following government-imposed travel restrictions and a general travel decline. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-march-traffic-figures-heavily-influenced-by-covid-19-measures-2988945?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-march-traffic-figures-heavily-influenced-by-covid-19-measures-2988945?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:42:08 +0000 The COVID-19 situation is escalating by the hour and due to stagnating demand and enforced travel restrictions by authorities worldwide, Norwegian will gradually cancel most of its flights and temporarily lay off a major share of its workforce. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-to-cancel-85-percent-of-its-flights-and-temporarily-layoff-approximately-7300-colleagues-2982325?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-to-cancel-85-percent-of-its-flights-and-temporarily-layoff-approximately-7300-colleagues-2982325?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:37:51 +0000 Due to the COVID-19 situation, Norwegian is preparing to cancel approximately 3000 flights between mid-March and mid-June. This represents approximately 15 percent of the total capacity for this period. The company has also put several other measures in place, including temporary layoffs of a significant share of its workforce. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-to-cancel-approximately-3000-flights-and-implement-temporary-layoffs-due-to-the-effects-of-covid-19-2980521?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-to-cancel-approximately-3000-flights-and-implement-temporary-layoffs-due-to-the-effects-of-covid-19-2980521?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Norwegian’s traffic figures for February show that the company continues to deliver on its strategy of moving from growth to profitability, with significant improvements in unit revenue and a better punctuality. Due to the COVID-19 virus Norwegian currently experiences reduced demand on some routes and have decided to cancel 22 flights between Europe and the U.S. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-and-improved-punctuality-in-february-2979034?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-and-improved-punctuality-in-february-2979034?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:34:50 +0000 Norwegian today reported its full year and fourth quarter 2019 results. Year on year, unit revenue increased in nine consecutive months, driven by maturing routes and the optimization of Norwegian's global route network. The punctuality has improved considerably during the past six quarters, and in the fourth quarter 2019 it was up 3.1 percentage points to 82.6 percent. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-doubles-2019-underlying-operating-result-before-ownership-costs-and-achieves-cost-reduction-target-2972304?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-doubles-2019-underlying-operating-result-before-ownership-costs-and-achieves-cost-reduction-target-2972304?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Norwegian’s traffic figures for January show that the company continues to deliver on its strategy of moving from growth to profitability with significant improvement in unit revenue, load factor and record high punctuality. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-record-high-punctuality-and-higher-load-factor-2969595?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-record-high-punctuality-and-higher-load-factor-2969595?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:05:06 +0000 To ensure that everyone travelling with Norwegian has a smooth, comfortable flight that departs on time, the company is today implementing a new hand baggage policy. Bookings made before January 23rd will not be affected by the new policy. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-implements-new-hand-baggage-policy-2963544?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-implements-new-hand-baggage-policy-2963544?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Norwegian’s traffic figures for 2019 show that the company is delivering on its strategy of moving from growth to profitability. The planned capacity reduction and optimisation of the route network have had a positive impact on the figures. In 2019, the capacity, in terms of seat kilometre, was 1 percent higher than the previous year; a little over the previously announced zero growth. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-better-on-time-performance-and-lower-co2-emissions-in-2019-unit-revenue-increase-by-21-percent-in-december-2958092?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-unit-revenue-better-on-time-performance-and-lower-co2-emissions-in-2019-unit-revenue-increase-by-21-percent-in-december-2958092?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:08:22 +0000 Norwegian’s latest project with UNICEF helps children in need, provides work for immigrant women and reduces the company’s environmental impact. By upcycling the company’s uniforms, thousands of items can be saved from the bin – a crucial move in the fight against textile waste. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-upcycles-uniforms-into-a-series-of-new-sustainable-products-2954221?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-upcycles-uniforms-into-a-series-of-new-sustainable-products-2954221?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000 Norwegian’s traffic figures for November shows an increased unit revenue for the eighth consecutive month and was up 18 percent compared to the same month previous year. At the same time, the capacity was reduced, which is in line with the company’s strategy. The load factor was 83 percent, up by 4.2 percentage points. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegians-unit-revenue-increased-by-18-percent-in-november-2950663?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegians-unit-revenue-increased-by-18-percent-in-november-2950663?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:34:52 +0000 Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed an agreement for the sale of 100 per cent of its Argentinian subsidiary Norwegian Air Argentina (NAA) to JetSMART Airlines. “We’re taking necessary steps to return to profitability,” said acting CEO Geir Karlsen. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-sells-argentinian-subsidiary-to-jetsmart-airlines-2950545?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-sells-argentinian-subsidiary-to-jetsmart-airlines-2950545?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:37:47 +0000 Norwegian’s Board of Directors has today appointed Jacob Schram as CEO of Norwegian, starting January 1st 2020. Geir Karlsen will continue as CFO and Deputy CEO. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/jacob-schram-appointed-new-ceo-of-norwegian-2945550?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/jacob-schram-appointed-new-ceo-of-norwegian-2945550?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Norwegian will open 16 new routes from Scandinavia this summer, half of which are from Poland. Passengers travelling from Gdansk, Poznan, Szczecin and Wroclaw will see new direct routes to the Scandinavian cities Oslo, Trondheim, Stockholm and Copenhagen. The first flight takes off on March 31st. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-launches-eight-new-routes-from-poland-to-scandinavia-2941335?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-launches-eight-new-routes-from-poland-to-scandinavia-2941335?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:56:34 +0000 Norwegian has raised NOK 2.5 billion in gross proceeds through a private placement and a convertible bond issue of USD 150 million. After the completion of the transactions, Norwegian is fully funded through 2020 and beyond. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-has-raised-new-capital-2940347?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-has-raised-new-capital-2940347?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:56:10 +0000 Norwegian’s traffic figures for October shows an increased unit revenue for the seventh consecutive month and was up six percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was up by more than two percent. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-load-factor-and-unit-revenue-in-october-2939974?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-higher-load-factor-and-unit-revenue-in-october-2939974?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:30:27 +0000 Norwegian Reward partners with Synchrony and Mastercard to offer a credit card in the U.S. The goal is to offer an even better loyalty program in one of Norwegian’s most important markets. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reward-launches-credit-card-in-the-us-2939761?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reward-launches-credit-card-in-the-us-2939761?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:30:00 +0000 Norwegian has expanded its Eastern European network with the addition of a new non-stop service between Palanga and Bergen, Norway. The first flight has now taken off from Palanga International Airport. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/the-first-flight-from-palanga-to-bergen-has-taken-off-2934691?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/the-first-flight-from-palanga-to-bergen-has-taken-off-2934691?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:30:00 +0000 Norwegian has expanded its Eastern European network with the addition of a new non-stop service between Gdansk and Bergen, Norway. The first flight has now taken off from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/the-first-flight-from-gdansk-to-bergen-has-taken-off-2934552?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/the-first-flight-from-gdansk-to-bergen-has-taken-off-2934552?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000 ​Norwegian’s third quarter results are characterized by improved profitability, higher unit revenue, lower unit cost and reduced growth, in line with the strategy. Profit before tax improved by 38 percent to NOK 2.2 billion compared to the same quarter last year. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-its-best-ever-quarterly-result-with-a-profit-before-tax-of-nok-2-dot-2-billion-2935525?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease https://www.mynewsdesk.com/norwegian/pressreleases/norwegian-reports-its-best-ever-quarterly-result-with-a-profit-before-tax-of-nok-2-dot-2-billion-2935525?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Norwegian