Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Successful Completion of Inaugural Charter Flight for P&O Cruises

05 Nov 2024 12:07 CET

On Friday, November 1, 2024, Norse Atlantic Airways' first charter flight with
P&O Cruises departed from Manchester Airport, marking a new chapter in travel
partnership. The flight carried over 300 guests to Barbados, where they joined
fellow passengers aboard Britannia for a 14-night Caribbean cruise.

Between November '24 and March '25 Norse Atlantic will operate a weekly Friday
flight from Manchester to Barbados. It will operate Saturday flights from London
Gatwick and Manchester to Antigua/Barbados (alternating weeks). This schedule
offers convenient, direct and comfortable access for UK travelers heading to P&O
Cruises' popular Caribbean itineraries.

Onboard, passengers can enjoy Norse Atlantic's signature experience, including
exceptional value in Economy and superior comfort in the Premium cabin, setting
a new standard for charter travel to the Caribbean.

"We are excited to start this journey with P&O Cruises, connecting UK travelers
to stunning Caribbean destinations," said Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO and founder of
Norse Atlantic Airways. "Our commitment to quality and affordability aligns
perfectly with P&O Cruises' promise of an unforgettable holiday, and we're
delighted to offer passengers comfortable, direct flights that make their travel
as enjoyable as their time on the islands."

Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said, "Our partnership with
Norse Atlantic Airways, alongside TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic, underpins our
commitment to giving our guests a consistently high level of service we see
onboard our P&O Cruises ships. We are immensely proud to see this first flight
with Norse take off, marking the start of our winter Caribbean season."

Norse Atlantic Airways' modern fleet, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner,
brings comfort and relaxation to long-haul travel. Passengers can expect state
-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and spacious seating, including the Premium
cabin's industry-leading amenities with a generous 43" seat pitch and 12"
recline.

For more information, visit www.flynorse.com.

Christina Carare
Communications Manager
media@flynorse.com

Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline committed to offering affordable fares on
direct, long-haul flights worldwide, along with specialized Charter and ACMI
services for tailored travel needs. Founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn
Tore Larsen in March 2021, Norse operates a modern fleet of 15 fuel-efficient
Boeing 787 Dreamliners, serving a growing network of destinations across North
America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Passengers can fly with Norse to cities like
New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Bangkok, Cape Town, Oslo,
Athens, London, Berlin, Rome, and Paris. Norse's Charter and ACMI services
provide partners with flexible, reliable solutions to meet unique travel needs.
The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.

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