Norwegian experienced strong passenger growth last year and flew 18 per cent more passengers than the previous year. In total, 63 new routes were established; 30 in Denmark, 18 in Sweden and 15 new routes in Norway.
The total number of passengers flown in December 2009 was 815,562 compared to 651,895 last year, an increase of 163,667 passengers (25 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 24 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 21 % - The load factor was 76 %, up 2 p.p.
Total number of passengers flown in November 2009 was 933,371 compared to 731,131 last year, an increase of 202,240 passengers (28%)
The total number of passengers flown in August 2009 was 1,007,623 compared to 857,136 last year, an increase of 150,487 passengers (18 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 9 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 7 % - The load factor was 81 %, up 2 p.p.
Anne-Sissel Skånvik has been appointed Senior Vice President Corporate Communications for Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. Skånvik will be member of the Group Executive Management team and report to Chief Executive Officer Bjørn Kjos. Skånvik begins her new position 16 February 2009.