Norwegian experienced strong passenger growth last year and flew 18 per cent more passengers than the previous year. In total, 63 new routes were established; 30 in Denmark, 18 in Sweden and 15 new routes in Norway.
The total number of passengers flown in December 2009 was 815,562 compared to 651,895 last year, an increase of 163,667 passengers (25 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 24 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 21 % - The load factor was 76 %, up 2 p.p.
The financial calendar for Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA for the financial year 2010 is attached to this notification.
Total number of passengers flown in November 2009 was 933,371 compared to 731,131 last year, an increase of 202,240 passengers (28%)
Norwegian flew more than 933 000 passengers in November. This is an increase of over 200 000 passengers or a 28 percent increase from the same month last year.
Total number of passengers flown in November 2009 was 933,371 compared to 731,131 last year, an increase of 202,240 passengers (28%)
Norwegian is targeting tourism in western Norway and the business market from Bergen by adding an additional aircraft and six new routes from March. The new destinations are Copenhagen, Stockholm, Barcelona, Roma, Chania-Crete and Antalya in Turkey. There will also be more departures to London, as well as to Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia.
Norwegian is today launching an entirely new frequent flyer program which will benefit both leisure and business travellers in all three Scandinavian countries. The frequent flyer program offers all travellers the possibility to earn CashPoints, up to 10 percent on Full flex tickets.
Norwegian set a new passenger record with 1,049,200 passengers in October. This is an increase of over 200,000 passengers or a 25 percent increase from the same month last year.
The Board of Directors of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has resolved to issue up to 1,620,000 new shares, which corresponds to approximately 5 percent of the shares outstanding. The proceeds will strengthen the company's balance sheet and position Norwegian well for future growth opportunities.
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The total number of passengers flown in October 2009 was 1,049,203 compared to 837,891 last year, an increase of 211,312 passengers (25 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 19 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 20 % - The load factor was 78 %, down -1 p.p.
