Norse Atlantic Airways opened ticket sales for transatlantic services between Norway and the US. Flights are bookable at www.flynorse.com. Norse Atlantic US schedules kick off with Oslo to New York service on June 14, ramping up to daily flights from 4 July. The airline will also serve Fort Lauderdale ,Orlando and Los Angeles from Oslo this summer. “The introduction of affordable flights between Europe and the United States, will benefit both local tourism and businesses. We are supporting job creation across the wider tourism and service industry”, said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways. Flights are operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Economy and Premium options. Routes and fares from London and Paris to the United States will be announced soon.

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Norse Atlantic Airways has opened ticket sales for flights between Oslo, Norway, and...

 

New York (JFK) 14th - 1 daily flight from 4th July  (one-way fares starting from NOK 995/$129 taxes included)

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 18th June - 3 weekly flights (one-way fares starting from NOK 1497/$162 taxes included)

Orlando (MCO) 5th July - 3 weekly flights (one-way fares starting from NOK 1497$162 taxes included)

Los Angeles (LAX) 9th August - 3 weekly flights (one-way fares starting from NOK 1797/$195 taxes included)

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New long haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways has secured key landing slots at London Gatwick Airport. The routes from Gatwick are still to be confirmed, but the airline has secured two slot pairs from the airport to launch UK services. The new airline plans to offer affordable fares on long-haul flights, and has a fleet of 15 fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline’s first flights are expected to take off in summer 2022. That is a delay on its initial plans. CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways, Bjorn Tore Larsen said: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded slots to operate flights as it gives us access to one of the most attractive markets in Europe.” “We look forward to working closely with the team at Gatwick so that we may offer travellers affordable fares to exciting destinations.” Norse Atlantic hopes to serve destinations including New York, Florida, Paris, London and Oslo, among others.

  Norse Atlantic Airways is gearing up for the launch of affordable transatlantic flights. The airline aims to launch ticket sales by the end of March and the first commercial flight to take off in the second quarter from Oslo to a U.S. destination. Pilot training has commenced, and cabin crew training will start shortly.   “Future customers and supporters on both sides of the Atlantic are reaching out to us every day asking about when they can start buying tickets, when we will be airborne and not least what routes we will be offering. We are thrilled about the interest in the market and can confirm that our goal is to launch ticket sales by the end of March and our first flight to take off in the second quarter,” said CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen of Norse. The first flight will depart from Oslo to a U.S. destination.   “We are working on finalizing our route network and look forward to announcing our destinations when we open for sale,” he added.   Pilot and cabin crew recruitment   The company received more than 3,000 applications to its initial 50 pilot positions based in Oslo and training has now commenced. The first cabin crew base will be established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and training of the first class of a total of more than 400 team members will start in a few weeks. Cabin crew bases in other locations will be established in line with increased operation.   “Our people will be our competitive advantage. We are building a high-performance culture and creating an environment where we value diversity, ensuring that all colleagues feel a sense of belonging. We are very pleased with the colleagues we have recruited so far,” Larsen said.   Norse has signed collective bargaining agreements with pilot and cabin crew unions in Norway, the U.S. and UK.   Dreamliner fleet   Norse has a fleet of modern and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The company has taken delivery of four aircraft that are currently parked at Oslo Airport. The remaining 11 will be delivered consecutively in the coming months. The company will start cautiously and gradually add capacity in line with demand.   “We believe that transatlantic travel will resume with full force once the pandemic is behind us. People will want to explore new destinations, visit friends and family and travel for business. Norse will be there to offer attractive and affordable flights on our more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners to both leisure and cost-conscious business travelers,” Larsen added.   Norse received its Air Operator Certificate by Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority in December 2021. The airline received a Foreign Air Carrier Permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation in January.

  Today the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) approved Norse Atlantic Airways’ application for the operation of flights between Norway/The European Union and the United States.   “We are thrilled by the Department of Transportation’s approval of our affordable transatlantic flights. This significant milestone brings Norse one step closer to launching affordable and more environmentally friendly service to customers traveling between Europe and the United States. We appreciate the USDOT's constructive and prompt approach, and we look forward to working with them in the months ahead,” said Norse CEO and Founder Bjørn Tore Larsen.   Norse Atlantic will deliver many jobs to American workers, including hundreds of U.S.-based flight attendants, and will partner with local communities, tourism organizations, businesses, and labor to stimulate economic growth in regions throughout the United States and Europe. In May, Norse Atlantic reached a historic pre-hire agreement with the U.S. Association of Flight Attendants.   “Our people will be our competitive advantage. We are building a high-performance culture and creating an environment where we value diversity, ensuring that all colleagues feel a sense of belonging. We look forward to start recruiting our new colleagues in the U.S.,” Larsen said.   Wide support for affordable transatlantic flights    Since its inception, Norse Atlantic has received wide support from communities, airport authorities, and labor organizations on both sides of the Atlantic.   “We are grateful for the support from community and labor leaders who are enthusiastic about the service we will deliver. We believe that transatlantic travel will resume with full force once the pandemic is behind us. People will want to explore new destinations, visit friends and family and travel for business. Norse will be there to offer attractive and affordable flights on our more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners to both the leisure and cost-conscious business traveler,” Larsen added.   In December 2021, Norse received its Air Operator's Certificate by Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority and took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.   Norse plans to start commercial operation in spring 2022 with the first flights connecting Oslo to select cities in the U.S.

  Today Norse Atlantic Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The arrival of the aircraft was celebrated at Oslo Airport and the new airline is on track to start transatlantic flights in spring 2022.     “The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks an important milestone for us at Team Norse as it brings us one step closer to the launch of attractive and affordable transatlantic flights,” said Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO and founder of Norse Atlantic Airways.   The flight from Warsaw, Poland was operated by Norse’s own captains Kjetil Risan, Derek Spicer, Dean Kitchen and Ulf Heikmann.   Norse’s first aircraft is a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and is leased from BOC Aviation, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies. The airline’s aircraft will be named after popular national parks, and this plane is named Rondane (one of Norway’s largest national parks).  Norse’s planned fleet of aircraft consists of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and three Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The next deliveries will continue until April and all aircraft will be initially parked at Oslo Airport.   “We believe that transatlantic travel will resume with full force once the pandemic is behind us. People will want to explore new destinations, visit friends and family and travel for business. Norse will be there to offer attractive and affordable flights on our more environmentally friendly Dreamliners to both the leisure and cost-conscious business traveler,” Larsen added.   Norse plans to start commercial operation in spring 2022 with the first flights connecting Oslo to select cities in the U.S.   The aircraft lease is at attractive rates and payment terms, allowing the Company a flexible implementation during start-up of its operation, with Norse only paying on a “power by the hour” basis at the outset.   Building a new aviation adventure – with the right people  Norse Atlantic Airways is building a new airline that will offer affordable transatlantic flights. Our vision is to be ‘The Explorer’s Airline’. We are building a high-performance culture and creating an environment where we value diversity, and all colleagues feel a sense of belonging. Not only are we going to work smarter, better, and faster than our competitors, but we will also be known for our excellent customer service. Our unique Team Norse culture will be our competitive advantage. Thousands of talented people have already applied for positions, and we currently have 25 new job openings at our head office in Arendal and our office in London. When all our 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners are in the air, we expect to be a dedicated team of 1,600 in the air and on the ground. https://careers.flynorse.com/

New Scandinavian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways has inked an agreement with the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) that they hope will lead to hundreds of new UK jobs. The new airline is targeting flights launching from Europe and North America in 2022, with a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. BALPA's National Officer Terry Brandon, said: "This is a glimmer of hope for the struggling UK aviation industry that is much needed. We are pleased to welcome Norse Atlantic to London and the new jobs they will deliver at this critical time." The two parties haven't disclosed how many positions Norse expects to create at the London base. "Our negotiating team has been incredibly impressed with the company's business plan as it will provide sustainable long-term careers for our members on its transatlantic route network." "We are thrilled to be collaborating with BALPA to offer pilots the opportunity to return to the cockpit and create hundreds of new jobs in the UK, especially following a tough time for the entire aviation industry," said Norse Atlantic´s CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen.  

Norse Atlantic Airways (“Norse”) and the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) have entered into an agreement that will deliver hundreds of jobs in the UK.

 

Norse plans to commence affordable flights between Europe and North America in 2022, with a fleet of more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

 

Norse Atlantic Airways´ CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen said:

 

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with BALPA to offer pilots the opportunity to return to the cockpit and create hundreds of new jobs in the UK, especially following a tough time for the entire aviation industry.”

 

“The passion and professionalism demonstrated by the BALPA team are exactly what we are looking for at Norse as we build a Team Norse culture throughout the entire airline which will be our lasting competitive advantage.”

 

BALPA’s National Officer Terry Brandon, said:

 

“This is a glimmer of hope for the struggling UK aviation industry that is much needed. We are pleased to welcome Norse Atlantic to London and the new jobs they will deliver at this critical time.”

 

“Our negotiating team has been incredibly impressed with the company’s business plan as it will provide sustainable long-term careers for our members on its transatlantic route network. This collective agreement will facilitate a fruitful relationship between BALPA and Norse to ensure that Norse is a great place to work.”

 

“With some government restrictions now being lifted, we hope the newest member of the BALPA family flourishes, and our new agreement with Norse provides opportunities for hundreds of our members.”

Seabourn Venture's new inaugural itineraries, the Wild & Ancient British Isles Voyage and Scottish and Norse Legends Expedition, setting sail in April 2022 are now live for booking. The first of the line's purpose-built expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture is scheduled to depart for its inaugural voyage on April 10, 2022, exploring the UK with a 12-day Inaugural Wild & Ancient British Isles voyage from Greenwich to Leith (Edinburgh). The ship will then sail on a 12-day Scottish and Norse Legends Expedition out of Leith on April 22, 2022, This is an international sailing exploring both coastal Scotland and  Norway. From Tromso, Seabourn Venture will embark on its previously announced deployment for its first summer season in the Arctic, starting on May 4, 2022. The ship will set sail in the Arctic  sxploring destinations in Svalbard, the North Cape and other locations in Norway, as well as Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Guests are able to combine the two new itineraries into a 24-day British Isles &  Norse Legends Expedition voyage. "We're looking forward to the dawn of a new era of expedition cruising, and our inaugural Seabourn Venture itineraries through the British Isles, Scotland and Norway are the perfect beginning," said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. Highlights from Seabourn Venture's inaugural voyages include a call in Dublin, the island of Iona, watching puffins on Lunga Island and archaeological sites on the Orkney Islands. The Scottish and Norse Legends Expedition includes Mousa, Bergen, Lofoten Islands by zodiac and the Vega Archipelago.  

London Gatwick Airport gained a jobs boost, following news that Norse Atlantic Airways will start operating from the airport next year. It is a much needed boost for the UK aviation industry, as the sector navigates its way out of the pandemic, says union Unite. Unite says the airline is expected to hire former employees of Norwegian Air UK which stopped its UK operations earlier this year. Photo credit:  Norse Unite regional officer Claire Simpson said: "It is a much needed boost for Gatwick Airport in particular and the UK aviation sector generally which is still going through a torrid time economically." "Norse Atlantic Airways is looking to start operations next year and this will be a vital opportunity for former Norwegian Air Resources employees, many of them Unite members, who were made redundant in January." "Unite met with Norse Atlantic Airways last week and is set to agree a timetable for further discussions on the collective bargaining agreements for our members, following the signing of the recognition agreement earlier this year," Simpson added.

  Photo credit: Norse New low-cost Scandinavian startup Norse Atlantic Airways is targeting early 2022 to launch flights. Norse was only established in March this year and plans to fly transatlantic from London, Oslo and Paris to New York, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, FL. CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen, said it hopes have its entire fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners operational by the summer of 2022. The airline will start a recruitment drive for pilots and crew by the end of this year.   Read full story

Norse Atlantic Airways today gave an update on its plans to launch low-cost long-haul operations. The company believes that demand for transatlantic travel will be back by late Q1 or early Q2 and anticipates that all its 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be flying customers between Europe and the U.S. next summer.

 

“We strongly believe that there is a need for a new and innovative airline serving the low-cost intercontinental market with modern, more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient aircraft as the world gradually reopens. Our plans are on track and operations will commence when travel restrictions are lifted and demand for transatlantic travel is back,” said CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen.

 

“Based on the current situation, we anticipate that all our 15 Dreamliners will be flying customers between Europe and the U.S. next summer. We will launch our ticket sales approximately three months prior to first flight and will offer exciting destinations that have proven to be attractive,” Larsen added.

 

Since its launch in March, there has been tremendous interest in Norse from the travelling public, people who want to be a part of the team, airports, tourism organizations, media, politicians, and authorities – on both sides of the Atlantic.

 

“We are grateful for that interest, which translates to a very motivated Team Norse,” said Larsen.

 

All employees will be permanently employed by the airline. The company emphasizes a fruitful employer-employee relationship and has entered into an agreement with the largest U.S. flight attendants’ union, AFA. In addition, the company is in dialogue with unions in other countries.

 

The management team and all nominated postholders required to obtain an air operator’s certificate (AOC) are in place. Norse has applied for a Norwegian AOC and is in the process of applying for a British AOC.

 

Norse will have approximately 1,600 employees by summer 2022.

Aircraft livery and brand

 

Norse also today presented its livery and basic elements of its brand. A small in-house team and a local agency have developed the first part of the brand identity.

 

“Like the Norsemen who traveled and explored the world with their state-of-the art longships, Norse Atlantic Airways will give people the opportunity to explore other continents by offering affordable flights on board modern and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners,” said Larsen. For more information and to download images, please visit www.flynorse.com.

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