Norwegian says it will pursue compensation from Boeing after the low-cost carrier grounded its fleet of 737 MAX 8 aircraft following Sunday’s Ethiopian Airlines’ crash.
It was the second fatal crash in five months for the MAX 8, and Boeing has now implemented a worldwide suspension.
The ban has forced Norwegian to ground its 18 MAX 8 jets, causing disruption for its passengers.
In a video released yesterday, Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos, said "Our colleagues in Norwegian are working tirelessly to find solutions for passengers who have been affected.
"We are combining flights, reallocating aircraft and booking customers to other departures. Many have asked questions about how this affects our financial situation. It is quite obvious that we will not take the cost related to the new aircraft that we have to park temporarily.
"We will send this bill to those who produce this aircraft."
TUI has also been forced to ground its MAX 8, five of which operate in the UK, mainly on long-haul routes out of Manchester. It said it had drafted in other aircraft to maintain operations.
