Norwegian Group with improved first quarter results

08 May 2025 07:00 CEST

The first quarter was characterised by a continued significant growth in
passengers for both Norwegian and Widerøe. The results were positively impacted
by efficiency gains and initiatives implemented during the quarter, including
the purchase of ten previously leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Norwegian recorded an operating loss (EBIT) of NOK 611 million for the group in
the first quarter of 2025, an improvement of NOK 152 million from last year.
Operating profit was also impacted by the strengthening of NOK against USD
during the quarter. Norwegian’s liquidity position was NOK 10.5 billion at
quarter-end, following the aircraft acquisition which was initially financed
with the group’s available cash. The Norwegian Group fleet, including Widerøe,
comprised a total of 140 aircraft. 89 aircraft in Norwegian and 51 aircraft in
Widerøe.

“We continue on a positive trajectory in the year’s first quarter, and it is
encouraging to see that our initiatives are yielding results on the cost side.
The acquisition of ten previously leased aircraft impacts our results this
quarter positively and provides recurring savings and more flexibility going
forward. Widerøe is on a positive heading and delivered daily passenger records
twice in April,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.

In the first quarter of 2025, Norwegian Group had 5.1 million passengers, of
which 4.2 million were passengers of Norwegian and 0.9 million of Widerøe. For
Norwegian, the capacity (ASK) was up 16 percent, while the Widerøe capacity
increased by 4 percent. The quarterly load factor for Norwegian was 82.5
percent, down 2.3 percentage points from the same period last year, mainly due
to the timing of Easter as well as a significant capacity increase. Punctuality,
the share of flights departing within 15 minutes of schedule, was 81.9 percent
for Norwegian and 79.3 percent for Widerøe.

Looking ahead to the busy summer season

Norwegian’s summer programme took flight from 30 March. This initiates a
significant ramp-up with a total of 350 routes to 129 destinations to Europe and
beyond. The important Easter week came later this year, which corresponds better
with Norwegian’s capacity ramp-up for the summer.

“The summer programme is well on its way. We have ramped up the production and
onboarded all the colleagues needed for the busy peak season. In other words, we
are ready for a great summer, and we can already see that our customers are
ready to travel as well. The booking trend looks good across both Norwegian and
Widerøe, with June selling well ahead of last year,” said Geir Karlsen.

The Norwegian fleet is forecasted at 88 aircraft through the peak summer season,
while the overall production for 2025 is forecasted to grow by approximately 3
percent compared to the previous year.

For detailed information, please see attached report and presentation.


For further information, please contact:
Hans-Jørgen Wibstad, CFO at Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Tel: +47 916 89 661


Fornebu, 8 May 2025
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA


This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant
to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange
announcement was published by Jesper M. Hatletveit, VP Investor Relations at
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, on 8 May 2025 at 07:00 CET/CEST.

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645650_Norwegian Q1 2025 Report.pdf
645650_Norwegian Q1 2025 Presentation.pdf