Norse Atlantic secures Gatwick slots
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.
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