Norse Atlantic Airways is trying something very different with its low-cost long-haul model, with the airline planning to operate a service to Cape Town, South Africa.
The new route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town is set to commence on October 28th, 2024.
Flights will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, travellers can now experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Cape Town with ease.
The planned operation is as follows
DEPART LGW 20:00 ARRIVE CPT 09:30+1 Operates Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
DEPART CPT 11:45 ARRIVE LGW 21:35 Operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Commences 28th October 2024
Booked Equipment: Norse Boeing 787
Lead-in fares will start from £499 return in Economy and £1199 return in Norse Premium class.
In Quotes
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airway said>
“We are thrilled to introduce our new route between London and Cape Town. By breaking the duopoly on this route, we are not only expanding travel options for consumers but also driving down costs and putting the customer back in the pilot’s seat. At Norse Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the wonders of the world and our new route to Cape Town will allow many more people to visit this amazing destination,”
Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development, at London Gatwick said:
“We are proud to welcome another new route from Norse Atlantic, connecting passengers across London and the South East with Cape Town from October.
“Norse has continued to grow at London Gatwick and provide excellent connectivity to a number of key markets across the USA. This new route to South Africa is great news not only for those looking for a fantastic holiday destination, but also for trade and inbound tourism.”
That’s very different
Norse Atlantic has so far focused on routes that worked when parts of Norse were Norweigan Long Haul – mainly North America and Thailand. This new route to Cape Town represents a very different move, as it chooses to go south.
The airline will be flying into some competition from legacy carriers, with British Airways operating to Cape Town from Heathrow and Gatwick, whilst Virgin Atlantic operates services from Heathrow as well.
This could be something to watch in the future.
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