Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated their inaugural flight between Los Angeles and Oslo on Thursday (August 10, 2022) with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departing LAX at 13:45 and arriving in Oslo at 09:00 local time after the ten hour flight.
On Thursday (August 10, 2022), Norse Atlantic Airways announced the launch of inaugural service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Oslo Airport (OSL). The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight departed LAX at 13:45 and touched down in Oslo at 09:00 local time, following the approximately 10 hour flight. The LAX-OSL route will operate three times weekly with one-way fares from only $169. The carrier also recently launched flights to Oslo from New York, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Service between New York and London will commence on August 12th, between New York and Berlin on August 17th and between Los Angeles and Berlin on August 19th. One-way fares on the aforementioned routes start from $149 or less.
In Thursday’s announcment, Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen, said,
“Hollywood is where dreams come true and today Norse is delivering on our promise to offer affordable value and a quality traveling experience to all. Today marks a proud moment for us all at Norse as we now look to ramp up our network for the benefit of customers, businesses, and local economies. With fares as affordable as ours, passengers traveling with Norse can truly take advantage of our unmatched value. Not only will our customers save money, but they can also use their extra travel dollars to explore more and indulge in new and unique adventures with family and friends in ways they never dreamed possible.”
Also commenting on the new service to Oslo, Los Angeles World Airports’ Chief Executive Officer, Justin Erbacci, said,
“Los Angeles International Airport continues to add exciting destinations around the world, and Norse Atlantic Airways’ start of nonstop service from LA to Oslo is another opportunity for guests to connect to Europe and beyond. By offering these flights from the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal, passengers will get to experience one of the newest airport terminals in the country, with leading-edge innovation and amenities.”
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 Atlantic 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 first flights between Oslo and the U.S. departed on June 14, 2022.
Source: Norse Atlantic Airways / Cision