Norwegian is expanding its presence at Billund Airport with the launch of a brand-new year-round route to London Gatwick, starting on 30 June. This new connection will make it even easier for British travellers to explore Western Denmark, known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-famous attractions, including Legoland® Billund Resort.
On the same day that Norwegian and UNICEF extend their partnership agreement for four more years, a Norwegian aircraft takes off from Copenhagen bound for Sierra Leone in Africa. Both the luggage compartment and the cabin are fully loaded with emergency aid for children in crisis. The flight is a collaboration between Norwegian and UNICEF.
In February, Norwegian had 1,294,243 passengers, while Widerøe had 288,304 passengers, totalling 1,582,547 for the group. The capacity increased by 14 percent for Norwegian, while Widerøe had a capacity comparable to February 2024. Both airlines had good operational performance and punctuality in February.
Norwegian has announced an agreement to buy ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft that are currently a part of its leased fleet. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
For 2024, the Norwegian Group delivered an operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 1,873 million, the second highest in company history. The fourth quarter resulted in a negative operating result (EBIT) of NOK 93 million, impacted by the weakening NOK against USD. The year included a highly successful acquisition of Widerøe, as well as a significant capacity growth throughout the year.
The Norwegian Group presents fourth quarter results on Thursday 13 February.
Today, Norwegian opens the sale of flight tickets for the next winter season. From the UK, travelers can enjoy direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, and Edinburgh to various Nordic destinations. The airline will continue its popular winter routes to Tromsø and Rovaniemi, as well as flights to Nordic capitals and other regional cities.
The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, headquartered at Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the prominent airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, aiming to facilitate seamless air travel across the two airline’s networks.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, the largest Norwegian airline with around 4,700 employees, operates an extensive route network connecting Nordic countries to key European destinations. In 2024, Norwegian carried over 22,6 million passengers and maintained a fleet of 86 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Widerøe’s Flyveselskap, Norway’s oldest airline, is Scandinavia’s largest regional carrier. The airline has more than 3,500 employees. Mainly operating the short-runway airports in rural Norway, Widerøe operates several state contract routes (PSO routes) in addition to its own commercial network. In 2024, the airline had 3.8 million passengers and a fleet of 49 aircraft, including 46 Bombardier Dash 8’s and three Embraer E190-E2's. Widerøe Ground Handling provides ground handling services at 41 Norwegian airports.
The Norwegian group has sustainability as a key priority and has committed to significantly reducing carbon emissions from its operations. Among numerous initiatives, the most noteworthy is the investment in production and use of fossil-free aviation fuel (SAF). Norwegian strives to become the sustainable choice for its passengers, actively contributing to the transformation of the aviation industry.
