Norwegian promises A$100 airfare from Edinburgh to New York

Health & Leisure
Wednesday, 28 December 2016

'Canny' (frugal) Scots will be able to fly from Edinburgh to New York for less than GBP60 (about A$100) from northern summer 2017, the chief executive of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air says.


Bjorn Kjos said the airline will use new Boeing 737MAX jets on the run.


Norwegian already operates services twice a day from Gatwick to New York with prices starting from GBP125 one way.


“The Boeing 737MAX has a very modern engine, which means it can go for a longer distance. We’ll also be flying to secondary airports in New York (not JF Kennedy Airport). That means we don’t pay as much and can charge cheaper fares”, said Kjos.

Norwegian promises A$100 airfare from Edinburgh to New York

Health & Leisure
Wednesday, 28 December 2016

'Canny' (frugal) Scots will be able to fly from Edinburgh to New York for less than GBP60 (about A$100) from northern summer 2017, the chief executive of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air says.


Bjorn Kjos said the airline will use new Boeing 737MAX jets on the run.


Norwegian already operates services twice a day from Gatwick to New York with prices starting from GBP125 one way.


“The Boeing 737MAX has a very modern engine, which means it can go for a longer distance. We’ll also be flying to secondary airports in New York (not JF Kennedy Airport). That means we don’t pay as much and can charge cheaper fares”, said Kjos.