Norwegian is expanding its low-cost long-haul transatlantic network with a 55 per cent rise in the number of flights to the US.
The airline will boost its network from 22 to 34 flights a week from Gatwick as it predicts “rapid growth” in 2017.
From 10 August, Norwegian’s daily service from Gatwick to New York will double, with two flights per day now being offered.
From April, its London to LA route will increase to 7 flights per week, becoming Norwegian’s second US destination to be served daily. Also from April, Norwegian’s Oakland-San Francisco route will climb to five-weekly departures.
The airline is also offering three-weekly services to Orlando and two-weekly flights to Ft. Lauderdale.
Thomas Ramdahl, chief commercial officer at Norwegian said: “By expanding the number of transatlantic flights from Gatwick, we are giving tourists and business passengers more flexibility, attractive fares and convenient schedules.
“With nine more 787 Dreamliners entering our fleet next year, this will be just the beginning of our UK expansion.”
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