Norse Atlantic Airways has today opened tickets sales for flights from London Gatwick to Barbados, as well as to both Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica. The carrier's winter 2023/24 Schedule will also include service between Oslo and Bangkok.
On Wednesday (May 3, 2023), Norse Atlantic Airways announced the launch of ticket sales from London Gatwick to Barbados and Jamaica for winter 2023/24. The carrier will offer daily service to Barbados from October 29th with return fares from £449. Service to Kingston will operate three times weekly from October 31st with return fares from £579, while flights to Montego Bay will operate four times weekly from October 29th with return fares from £559. All quoted fares include taxes. The three new Caribbean routes join other popular destinations in Norse’s winter flying program, including New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Boston, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, which are also already on sale. Additionally, Norse Atlantic Airways will launch twice weekly service between Oslo and Bangkok starting November 2, 2023.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, said,
“We are very pleased to announce the launch of these new winter sun routes from London Gatwick. More travellers will now be able to experience these amazing destinations thanks to our low fares and those wishing to reunite with friends and family will have greater choice during this traditionally high demand period of travel. This winter Norse Atlantic will proudly become the second largest long haul carrier at London Gatwick by seat capacity and we are looking forward to welcoming on board both returning and new customers.”
Also commenting on Norse's new Caribbean routes, London Gatwick Airport’s Vice President – Aviation Development, Stephanie Wear, added,
“We are really excited to see Norse expanding its range of destinations this winter. Having more opportunities for passengers to enjoy some winter sun in Barbados and Jamaica, at fantastic value, is great news for people across London and the South East.”
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 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, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Washington, San Francisco, Boston, Oslo, Paris, Rome, London, Berlin, Bangkok and Barbados, as well as Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica
Source: Norse Atlantic Airways / Cision