Norwegian has just concluded a record setting summer, announcing mainline passenger traffic of 2.4 million in August.
It marked the end of a record peak season.
This is particularly true for regional subsidiary Widerøe, which set a new passenger record in each of the summer months.
In August Widerøe carried 366,216 travellers bringing the group total to 2,78 million.
Norwegian will announce the summer 2026 programme later this month.
“August was a strong conclusion to a record summer, demonstrating that our preparations for the peak season were successful. Our network was well adapted to demand,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
Norwegian’s capacity (ASK) in August was 3,979 million seat kilometres, up 2% from last year.
The load factor was up slightly to 86%.
Norwegian operated an average of 91 aircraft during August.
Norwegian and Widerøe’s punctuality – departing within 15 minutes of scheduled time – was 81.2% percent and 91.8% respectively.
Norwegian’s summer programme will comprise destinations in more than 35 countries across Europe and beyond.
“Next summer we will offer more than 300 routes to over 120 destinations, giving our customers a wide choice of travel opportunities,” Karlsen added.
The airline group says onward bookings are solid, and demand continues to pick up.
During the summer, Norwegian took delivery of six new Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.
