Low cost overseas, where Norse flies from.
Norse Atlantic continues to increase routes and connections, from Europe to the U.S. However, there are currently no plans [...]
Norse Atlantic Airways
Norse Atlantic continues to increase routes and connections, from Europe to the U.S. However, no connection from Italy is currently planned.
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It is a Low Cost long-range with based in Norway, was founded in February 2021 and its maiden flight was just before summer, on June 14, 2022. Its main base is located at the airport in Oslo, but also has 3 other bases: one at London's Gatwick and two others overseas, Fort Lauderdale in Florida and New York.
Norse Atlantic Airways' Fleet.
Initially Norse was to manage 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner previously owned by Norwegian Air Shuttle, slowdowns and restrictions caused by Covid have held the company back. Currently, 8 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are operational with 3 on order and another 3 Boeing 787-8 orders.
Norse's classes
Since it is a Low Cost we certainly cannot expect great things, but since it is also long-range there are options to consider.
On board there are currently 2 classes, Economy and Premium Economy, let's see what they are all about.
The most economical class has classic Economy seats, which on an overseas trip is not the best of comfort. It is divided into 3 rates: the Light Where there is virtually no nothing (no sane person would take it for a long route); theEconomy Classic in which hand luggage, checked luggage and 1 meal are included; theEconomy Plus in which seat selection, priority boarding and refundable fare are added.
As for the Premium Economy we already begin to reason and can be considered for an overseas trip. The seats are reclining and have the 35% of extra space, comfortable table and on-demand entertainment. Here again we have 3 options: light, premium and plus. The light in this case is more reasonable: it has no checked baggage, only carry-on baggage and bag, but it has 2 meals, premium boarding and priority. The fare premium also includes checked baggage, while premium plus has 2 extra checked bags, choice of seat and refundable ticket.
Norse's Premium Economy Cabin (official website photo)
In terms of onboard services, the following is available meals, drinks alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks and snacks. If we chose the no meal included rate, we can order it separately when booking (you can also take it by plane, but it is subject to availability, so it is better to think about it beforehand).
In the Premium we have movies and TV programs available thanks to the display present in each seat, as well as a power outlet and USB charger for our devices, also present in the Economy cabin.
Norse Airways routes.
Since this is an airline still in the process of launch and development, the routes are not a lot but include interesting connections between northern Europe and the United States, as well as European flights.
Here are the links Of Norse Atlantic Airways:
We checked out some of the tariffs, If we wanted to go in the middle of November from Berlin a Miami, by choosing the Premium Economy version Light (Economy is not to be considered for travel of this kind) so with carry-on, bag, 1 checked bag, 2 meals and priority, we would go for about 870€.
On the other hand, if we want to go in mid-November from London a New York, same class and Light rate, we would spend about 750€. For low-cost domestic flights in Europe, on the other hand, you spend around the 150/200€ depending on fares, the carrier, however, claims to have agreements with other airlines in Europe and thus to offer over 600 destinations different, we tried a couple of them, but it seems that "there are currently no flights available."....who knows. We'll see what it offers in the coming months.
What do you think of these rates? Too much? Fair price? Would you try it out? Let us know in the comments!
