BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated its first commercial departure flight from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Oslo, Norway on June 20, 2022. This exciting milestone follows Norse's inaugural flights between Oslo and New York's JFK airport on June 14.
"Norse Atlantic Airways has now entered a new chapter, we are delivering on our promise to offer affordable value and a quality traveling experience to all. Our first Norse Atlantic Airways flight from Fort Lauderdale to Oslo is the culmination of months of preparation and hard work by dedicated colleagues across all departments. This marks a proud moment for us all at Norse as we now look ahead to ramping up our network for the benefit of customers, businesses, and local economies" said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways.
The full flight from Fort Lauderdale to Oslo was operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, this afternoon and is due to touch down in Oslo at 6:35AM CET.
In celebration of the first flight from Fort Lauderdale to Oslo, a ribbon-cutting was held at Gate G3 in Terminal 4 ahead of the inaugural flight. Remarks were made by Norse CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen, Broward County Mayor, Michael Udine, FLL CEO Mark Gale, and Visit Lauderdale EVP, Tony Cordo. With dozens of guests at the event, Mayor Udine proclaimed June 20th as Norse Atlantic Airways Day and presented Larsen with the Keys to the County.
"Norse's debut at FLL is an important milestone for our airport as it marks the return of transatlantic service and a direct link to Europe that has been missing for a few years," said Mark Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation. "We're thrilled to welcome Norse to our portfolio of international carriers and look forward to a mutually beneficial and successful partnership for many years to come. South Florida travelers now have a new affordable flight option for traveling between FLL and Oslo, and we hope to see more European service from Norse in the near future."
"Our connections to the world from Greater Fort Lauderdale continue to grow with this new direct service between FLL and Oslo on Norse," said Stacy Ritter, president, and CEO of Visit Lauderdale. "In Greater Fort Lauderdale we welcome everyone under the sun, and we are excited to introduce many more people from the Scandinavian region of Europe to our warm, sunny, and friendly destination."
· Flights from JFK to Oslo started on June 14 and will ramp up to 7 flights a week from July 4th, with one-way fares starting from $200
· Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Oslo will ramp up to 3 flights a week from July 3rd, with one-way fares starting from $149
· Flights between Orlando and Oslo will commence on July 5th operating three weekly flights, one-way fares starting from $149
· Flights from Los Angeles to Oslo will commence on August 9th operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from $202
"The combination of affordable transatlantic flights offered by Norse Atlantic and the return of transatlantic service to and from FLL means that passengers now have the ability to explore further for less and enjoy the convenience and choice of an efficient, quick, and modern link between the United States and Norway," continued Bjorn Tore Larsen.
Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic, and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse's value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience, and increased ticket flexibility.
The large and spacious Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state-of-the-art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry-leading 43" seat pitch and 12" recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.
For more information and to book visit www.flynorse.com
· All fares are one-way including taxes and surcharges and subject to availability.
· Details of Light, Classic, and Plus fares can be found on www.flynorse.com.
About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. Currently, FLL is one of the fastest-recovering U.S. airports, with domestic passenger traffic approaching pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, the Airport served nearly 28.1 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
About Norse Atlantic Airways
Norse Atlantic Airways is a new airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. The company was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Paris, London, Berlin, and Oslo. For more information, visit flynorse.com.
June 20, 2022
MEDIA CONTACTS
Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6201/6116
asatchell@broward.org
David Jeannot, Head of P.R. and Communications USA
Norse Atlantic Airways
954-789-2700
david.jeannot@flynorse.com