Budget carrier Norwegian is expanding at Billund Airport in Western Denmark after Ryanair decided to close its base at the airport.
Norwegian is to introduce a new route from Billund to London Gatwick Airport from 30 June, as well as adding more flights to Alicante and Malaga in Spain.
The airline’s Billund-Gatwick route will operate up to six times per week during the summer, while the twice-weekly Alicante summer service will become a year-round route and flights to Malaga will increase from weekly to three times per week next winter.
“With Ryanair’s recent exit, we now have a unique opportunity to strengthen our presence in Billund and Western Denmark,” said Sara Neergaard, director of communications and public affairs at Norwegian Denmark.
“The new route to London Gatwick is just the first step, and we are continuously evaluating opportunities to expand our offerings from Billund."
Jennifer Newman, airlines relations manager at Gatwick, added: “This route provides essential connectivity for both business and leisure travellers, further strengthening Gatwick’s extensive European and long-haul network.”