Norwegian Air Shuttle are once again innovating with its network - and sticking one to a certain British Airline with it opening booking a new route between London Gatwick to Buenos Aires Ezeiza Route. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787 arriving onto stand at London Gatwick, Image - Norwegian Air Shuttle //CC3.0. With Norwegian coming out of the traps to break the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-800 at Helsinki
It's Sunday again, and with me nearing some sense of normality (whatever that may be) - it must time for some more airplane art. This week, in the cold of a Finnish winter - is a Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-800 fueling up at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport as it prepares for its next departure. Norwegian Air Shuttle currently operates 111 Boeing 737-800s in its fleet, … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle adds Puerto Rico and Las Vegas to its network
Whilst the legacy carriers continue to moan about the growth of Norwegian Air Shuttle, the airline is going about its merry way, with a slew of new routes announced to be operated with its Boeing 787 fleet. This time, the bright lights of Las Vegas are in Norwegians sights, along with the warm beaches of Puerto Rico with a service to San Juan. Norwegian Boeing 787 - … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle to take London Gatwick to New York Daily
It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle is confident it can make headway in the London to New York market, with plans for the airline to operate the service daily between the two cities. Norwegian Boeing 787 - Image, Norwegian Air Shuttle, used under CC3.0 The airline will take its service daily from the 26th October, operating the following timetable: DY7015 DEPART LGW 17:10 … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle to add to its 787 fleet
Its seems Norwegian Air Shuttle is still liking Boeing Dreamliners (even after the problems they have had with their fleet in the first instance as the airline has chosen to lease another four Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Currently the airline has: Three 787-8s in service Three 787-8s to be leased Two further 787-8s to be purchased and owned by Norwegian Two 787-9s to be … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle to operate Long Haul Services… from LONDON GATWICK!
It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle is on the attack at London Gatwick, as the Global Distribution Systems are going mad with new flights loaded from London Gatwick to the USA. From the data at Airline Routes, the following long haul services could be launched London Gatwick to Los Angeles - twice a week from 2nd July 2014 (Wednesday and Sunday) London Gatwick to New York … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle removes a 787 from service – swaps for A340
Norwegian Air Shuttle isn't having much luck with their Boeing 787 fleet, as operational issues the airline has had with them (most recently a hydraulic pump failure at Bangkok). So much so, the airline has decided to take a Boeing 787-8 out of service, and lease an Airbus A340-300 from HiFly to cover the routes. The A340 is operating: Stockholm – Bangkok - 29th … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle announces its Spring/Summer 2014 routes.
It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle have gone a bit mad today, and have announced its Long Haul 2014 programme, which will involve a lot of new routes. In particular, the cities of Oakland, Los Angeles and Orlando gain services, with New York gaining extra services during the timetable Here's a quick list: - Copenhagen – New York (2 times weekly from 28th February 2014, 4 … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Norwegian Air Shuttle
It's Saturday again, so it's time to stow your tray tables, ensure your luggage is in overhead compartment and put your seat into the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's Norwegian Air Shuttle showing off safety on their Boeing 737s with the Boeing Sky Interior Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle takes delivery of its first 787
A bit later than planned due to the issues that plagued the 787 fleet over the first part of this year, but Norwegian Air Shuttle have taken delivery of their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today Norwegian 787 during tests - Image, The Boeing Company. The plane is also International Lease and Finance Company (ILFC) first 787, whom Norwegian Air Shuttle is leasing the … [Read more...]