Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
As most everyone knows, Norwegian had been in bad shape long before this coronavirus crisis began. Things have naturally only gone downhill in the last couple months. If the airline’s survival was in doubt previously, you’d think now it would be near impossible. You’d be wrong. Norwegian keeps pulling rabbits …
Read MoreWritten by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Norwegian Air is having an extraordinary stockholder meeting in Oslo today where the current equity owners will be effectively wiped clean, and the bondholders will convert most of the old debt to equity and take over. The airline reached an agreement with the majority of bondholders but is still working to win over the leasing […]
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Norwegian Air is in the process of trying to convince bondholders and aircraft lessors to convert $1.2B debt into equity. The airline is holding an extraordinary general meeting on Monday next week. The airline currently operates only 7 aircraft down from 147 and has 200 staff members. Norwegian stopped paying all but non-essential bills and […]
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
Following the news and updates around the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines were forced to suspend or reduce their daily operations. We have the latest information from airlines and hotels all around the world. Unfortunately, many airlines are struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. First, we saw the news that Virgin Australia had to file […]
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Read MoreWritten by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Norwegian’s Swedish and Danish pilot and cabin crew companies have filed for bankruptcy. The airline has also terminated its agreement with jointly owned OSM Aviation subsidiaries that have provided the airline with crew in Spain, UK, Finland, Sweden, and the US. This move removes 1,571 pilots and 3,134 cabin crew, and the airline is left, […]
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Just a few weeks later the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news, many airlines were forced […]
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Read MoreWritten by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
The Norwegian government decided last week to guarantee up to 6 billion NOK ($540M) of airline loans, of which half would go to the Norwegian Air that provides much-needed connectivity within the mountainous country. The package comes in three tranches, and guarantees are released when specific benchmarks with creditors are reached. The airline released a […]
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Just a few weeks later the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news, many airlines were forced […]
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Several European Union states have closed their borders for non-essential travel in the past few days. Some have also announced that they soon would do the same. The European Commission proposes that the non-essential travel to the union would be restricted for 30 days, which later could be extended. Every European Airline is taking a […]
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Read MoreWritten by Sinead @ Head for Points
Following our updates this morning regarding Virgin Atlantic and IAG’s suspension of services, Norwegian have just announced they will be cancelling 85% of their flights and temporarily laying off approximately 90% of its workforce. The statement is below but here is a summary: Norwegian will […]
Written by Stephen Pepper @ Frequent Miler's Quick Deals
If you’re interested in visiting Europe this spring, can pack light and don’t mind flying in economy, Norwegian is offering 20% off flights from the US to Europe when using promo code LOVESPRING2020. You’ll need to be quick though as flights have to be booked by February 13, 2020. The Deal Save 20% on flights from the US to Europe on Norwegian. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Book by February 13, 2020 11:59 PM…
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Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
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Interview: Avianca CEO Applauds Airline Consolidation In Latin America – Airways
Keep your eyes on Avianca. With United’s support, Avianca has the time and resources to restructure. The new CEO is assembling a team to really make some noise. I’m expecting to see good things out …
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Norwegian Air on Thursday instituted new baggage charges that are in effect immediately for tickets issued on or after January 23, 2020. Travelers can no longer use an overhead compartment free of charge, but their complimentary 10-kilo allowance must be used for an under the seat bag. You can access Norwegian’s page for the announcement […]
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Watching Norwegian this year has been like watching a completely new airline. In the first part of this year, the airline really tried to start tightening things up. It stopped trying to grow so fast, it made some prudent route decisions, and it shed itself of its misguided CEO. …
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Flying on Thanksgiving Weekend can be a crazy experience. But this year it seems someone took one of those idiotic “how to get upgraded for free” stories a bit further than they probably should have.
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Flying on Thanksgiving Weekend can be a crazy experience. But this year it seems someone took one of those idiotic “how to get upgraded for free” stories a bit further than they probably should have.
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Citing slipping foreign exchange returns and a general lack of profitablility Norwegian is exiting the Argentinian domestic market. The carrier sold its entire operation to JetSMART, effective immediately.
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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Citing slipping foreign exchange returns and a general lack of profitablility Norwegian is exiting the Argentinian domestic market. The carrier sold its entire operation to JetSMART, effective immediately.
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Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Norwegian Air today announced that it would discontinue long-haul flying from Denmark and Sweden in early 2020. The airline would continue to fly to long-haul destinations from Norway and number of European gateway cities. Here’s an excerpt from the AP (access their piece here): Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said Wednesday it is ending some […]
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Norwegian made many changes in recent months as it sought to shore its finances. The latest news from the airline, however, is a massive shift. Reports indicate that the airline will halt long-haul operations from Stockholm and Copenhagen effective wit…
