This week Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the inaugural flight from Berlin to New York-JFK and Los Angeles. Additionally, the carrier announced new three times weekly service between Berlin and Fort Lauderdale with one-way fares from only €228.
On Thursday (August 18, 2022), Norse Atlantic Airways announced the start of inaugural flights from Berlin (BER) to New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). Additionally, from December 7, 2022, the carrier will launch new service between Berlin and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida with three weekly flights and one-way fares from only €228. One-way fares on daily nonstop flights from Berlin to New York-JFK start from only €209, while one-way fares on three weekly direct flights from Berlin to Los Angeles start from only €255.
In Thursday’s announcment, Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, said,
“We are very pleased to now be able to welcome customers from across Germany on board our state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners to New York and Los Angeles. With the addition of our Fort Lauderdale route commencing in December we will be the largest long haul carrier operating out of Berlin. Our affordable fares will boost transatlantic travel between Europe and the US benefitting local economies on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Also commenting on the launch of Norse’s Berlin service, Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Hoff Andersson, added,
“Varm velkomst to NORSE. We could not be happier to welcome Norse Atlantic Airways at BER Airport. It makes us very proud the airline picked our airport and will be the largest long haul carrier in the capital region of Germany right from the start. This not only demonstrates the ambitions of Norse Atlantic Airways it also shows that Berlin Brandenburg Airport is a highly attractive destination for transatlantic connections. The flights from BER to New York, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale will contribute to a strong transatlantic partnership and cultural exchange between Germany and the US while providing a boost to the economic prosperity of both countries.”
Norse Atlantic Airways also recently announced connectivity partnerships with easyJet, Norwegian and Spirit Airlines, with virtual interlining powered by Dohop. The partnerships provide over 600 weekly connections to and from Norse’s transatlantic services at international hubs in Oslo, London, Berlin, New York, Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles.
Norse Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners are configured with Economy and Premium cabins, and customers can choose between Light, Classic and Plus fares. Light fares represent the best value, while Plus 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 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 serves or will serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Paris, London and Berlin. The airline's first flight between Oslo and the U.S. departed on June 14, 2022.
Source: Norse Atlantic Airways / Cision