12. April 2018 Aviation

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Norwegian reacts to BA’s new basic fare

British Airways has released further details on its new basic fare for long-haul flights.

12. April 2018 Aviation

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Finnair launches long-haul hand-baggage fare

Its Light class fare, which includes hand baggage only, is now available on the Helsinki-New York route.

5. April 2018 Aviation

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Norwegian suspends some transatlantic routes

Winter services to the US from Irish and Scottish airports are axed due to “lower demand”.

26. March 2018 Aviation

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First direct route between Australia and UK

Qantas flies non-stop between Perth and London Heathrow – but is it the world’s longest?

6. March 2018 Focus

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Norwegian: first Argentina, next Brazil. Genius or madness?

The Nordic low-cost carrier is embracing growth in South America as its capacity rises rapidly. But it’s also falling heavily into debt.

26. February 2018 Aviation

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IAG raises profits, rejects 787 for LCC

But results for Q4 worry industry analysts that it and other airlines are expanding capacity too quickly.

23. February 2018 Aviation

Norwegian’s last 737-800 delivery as MAX era starts

The airline takes delivery of its 100th direct-buy Boeing 737-800, an aircraft type that is already being replaced.

14. February 2018 Aviation

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Norwegian plots global expansion

But it is putting the UK first. It makes the first low-cost long-haul flight to South America today.

8. February 2018 Aviation

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Finnair posts “fastest growth in its history”

Passenger numbers grew 15.6% in January, trying to keep up with an even bigger rise in capacity.

12. January 2018 Tourism

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Copenhagen’s shrinking passenger stats

Airport saw 0.5% more pax in 2017, but the trend is downward

11. January 2018 Aviation

Finnair, A350, Asia, 2017, Chongqing, suspend, wet lease

Finnair to open France route, deepens Asia

Carrier makes all kinds of adjustments to popular routes

13. December 2017 Aviation

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Denmark’s Primera to enter transatlantic battle

TTG Media interviews vice president and chief commercial officer

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