Norwegian voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World”
Norwegian has been voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World” by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday evening.
Norwegian has been voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World” by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday evening.
Norwegian carried more than 1.5 million passengers in February 2014, an increase of 22 percent compared to February last year. The load factor has also increased, despite strong capacity growth.
Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2013. The company reports a pre-tax profit (EBT) of 437 MNOK. The company’s total fourth quarter result was -283 MNOK. The year has been characterized by strong passenger growth and international expansion, and additional costs related to the start-up of the long-haul operation.
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This means that the company has ordered 14 wide-body aircraft in total; three of which are already in service. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Today Irish authorities issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license to Norwegian’s subsidiary Norwegian Air International Limited, which is based in Dublin.
Today Norwegian took delivery of Boeing’s 1,000th 737-800 aircraft with the sleek Sky Interior. The interior is more spacious and comfortable and has more room for carry-on luggage.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA`s presentation of the fourth quarter results 2013 will take place at 8:30 AM on Thursday February 13th at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The results will be presented in Norwegian by the CEO, Bjørn Kjos.
Norwegian carried more than 1.5 million passengers in January 2014, an increase of 24 percent compared to January last year. The load factor increased despite major capacity growth.
Norwegian continues to expand internationally and is currently establishing new crew bases in New York and Fort Lauderdale. More than 5,500 Americans are competing for 300 jobs as cabin crew on Norwegian's routes between the U.S. and Europe and Asia. “We’ve encountered a luxury problem,” said Norwegian’s HR Director, Gunnar Martinsen.
Norwegian has been awarded “Best European low-cost airline” by AirlineRatings.com. The jury praises Norwegian’s ability to offer its passengers an innovative quality product at a low fare.
The European airline Norwegian will soon open its first crew base in New York. The next base in Fort Lauderdale will be opened during the first quarter of 2014. Norwegian is the first European carrier to establish crew bases in the Unites States and to offer several hundred jobs to American crew. Norwegian’s entry into the U.S. market will also create millions of jobs.
Norwegian (NAS) carried more than 1.6 million passengers in December. The last month of the year was characterised by solid passenger- and capacity growth and a higher load factor.