Norse Atlantic Airways’ inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town took to the skies on Monday October 29th, with both Premium and Economy cabins fully booked.
On Wednesday (October 30, 2024), Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the launch of their inaugural flight between London Gatwick and Cape Town, South Africa. The inaugural flight took to the skies on Monday (October 28th) with both Premium and Economy cabins fully booked, and arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday, October 30th. Norse Atlantic’s new Cape Town route will now operate up to three times weekly with return fares from £219, including taxes. Marking the inaugural departure at London Gatwick on Monday, speeches were given by Stephanie Wear, Vice President of Aviation Development, Norse Atlantic Airways’ Founder and CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, and Ms. Dineo Mathlako, the Deputy High Commissioner of South Africa to the UK.
Speaking at the London Gatwick launch ceremony on Monday, Norse Atlantic Airways’ Founder and CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, said,
“We’re thrilled with the amazing response to our new London to Cape Town route. A fully sold-out inaugural flight shows just how much people want affordable, direct long-haul travel. Cape Town is a beautiful destination, and we’re excited to offer our passengers the chance to visit while enjoying great value and comfort.”
After touching down in Cape Town on Tuesday, Airports Company South Africa’s Regional General Manager, Mark Maclean, said,
“The arrival of Norse Atlantic Airways at Airports Company South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport reflects our shared vision of strengthening global connectivity and enhancing the passenger experience. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Norse, which will certainly bring new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural ties through increased connectivity between Cape Town and London. As we celebrate this inaugural flight, we are excited about the future and the continued expansion of our international air service offerings.”
Norse Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are configured with Economy and Premium cabins, and customers can choose between Light, Classic and Flextra fares. Light fares represent the best value, while Flextra fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services and an enhanced airport and onboard experience and added ticket flexibility. Each seat is equipped with a state-of-the art inflight entertainment (IFE) experience, and Premium cabin seats feature a generous 43-inch seat pitch and a comfortable 12-inch recline.
Founded in March 2021 by major shareholder and CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic Airways offers affordable transatlantic and European flights. The airline’s first flight between Oslo and the U.S. departed on June 14, 2022. The company’s head office is located in Arendal, Norway, and Norse has a second office in London. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The carrier offers service to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Bangkok, Cape Town, Oslo, Athens, London, Berlin, Rome and Paris.
Source: Norse Atlantic Airways/Cision
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