Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Sold-Out Inaugural Flight from London Gatwick to Las Vegas

16 Sep 2024 08:50 CEST

Norse Atlantic Airways is proud to announce the successful inaugural on
Thursday, September 12, of its direct route between London Gatwick and Las
Vegas, the highly anticipated flight was sold out in both Premium and Economy
cabins.

The new route operates three times a week, allowing travellers a convenient
schedule to explore Las Vegas's world-class entertainment, fine dining, and
attractions. The flight is served by the airline's state-of-the-art Boeing 787
Dreamliners, ensuring passengers enjoy a comfortable and relaxing journey. With
fares starting from £299* return, including taxes, Norse Atlantic Airways
remains committed to offering affordable long-haul travel experiences without
compromising on comfort or service.

"We are delighted to see such an incredible response to our new London to Las
Vegas route. The fact that the inaugural flight was completely sold out
underscores the strong demand for affordable, direct transatlantic travel. Las
Vegas is a destination like no other, and we are excited to offer our passengers
the opportunity to experience the magic of this iconic city combined with
exceptional value," said Bjorn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic Airways CEO and
Founder.

"Norse Atlantic Airways is an exciting addition to our airline carriers at Harry
Reid International Airport," said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Department
of Aviation Director. "Domestic and international travel has been booming with
more than 57.6 million passengers served in 2023, and the U.K. continues to be
one of the top three international visitor markets to the destination. The
addition of convenient flight options ensures more business and leisure
travelers can enjoy the sports and entertainment capital of the world."

Steve Hill, CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors
Authority, said: "Congratulations to Norse Atlantic Airways on their inaugural
flight from London to Las Vegas. We are thrilled to welcome Norse and this new
route, which strengthens our connection with the UK, our number one source of
overseas visitation. This Norse Atlantic flight offers travelers a convenient
and affordable way to experience the world-class entertainment, dining, and
attractions that make Las Vegas a global destination."

As Norse Atlantic continues to expand its global footprint, the airline aims to
connect key transatlantic destinations with affordable, high-quality air travel.
The addition of Las Vegas to its network reinforces the airline's goal of making
travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The
cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each
seat including a personal, state-of-the-art entertainment experience. Our Norse
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.

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices: Economy and Norse Premium. Passengers
can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Flextra, that
reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to
them. Light fares represent Norse's value option, while Flextra fares include
the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services and increased ticket
flexibility.

All economy light bookings now also include a 10kg carry-on bag in addition to
the personal under seat item, offering customers even greater value and
convenience than before. The included carry-on bag policy only applies to
bookings made from Monday 2nd September and directly on the flynorse.com
website. For bookings made via third party different rules may apply.

For more information on Norse Atlantic Airways and to book flights, visit
www.flynorse.com.

*£299 return fare is a promotional price currently available in the Norse
Atlantic Airways sale and valid from 12[th] September 2024 for a limited period.
Some periods may be subject to blackout restrictions. This promotion is subject
to availability, it may not be available on every flight. This promotion is only
available for bookings made on selected routes and does not apply to connecting
flights.

Philip Allport
Senior Vice President Communications
media@flynorse.com

Norse Atlantic Airways is an 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 serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas,
Miami, Orlando, Bangkok, Cape Town, Oslo, Athens, London, Berlin, Rome and
Paris. The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14,
2022.

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