This newly created role will focus on core areas of the business including Commercial, Operations, Network and People. Norse Atlantic Airways is a new airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. The company was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin, Paris and Rome. The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.
“I am very pleased to welcome Charles Duncan to Norse Atlantic Airways. His extensive industry experience will further strengthen the senior leadership of the company as we continue to ramp up for our summer 2023 schedule and look ahead to winter 2023 and beyond. I look forward to working closely with Charles as we continue to focus on profitability by year-end by continuing to build a robust network and organisational structure,” said Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways.
“Norse Atlantic Airways is on track to become the first successful low-cost long-haul airline and I am very pleased to be joining at this important stage in the company’s growth. The journey to reach the full potential of Norse Atlantic’s business model is well underway and I look forward to being part of this dynamic and agile company,” said Charles Duncan, President of Norse Atlantic Airways.
The airline recently announced another new route to its network between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK which is scheduled to start on 19th June 2023.
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways said: "We are very pleased to announce Rome as our fifth capital city in Europe offering a direct Norse Atlantic Airways flight to New York JFK. Customers on both sides of the Atlantic will be able to enjoy value, excellent onboard service and comfort while travelling between these two culturally vibrant and exciting cities."
“We are pleased to welcome Norse Atlantic Airways to Rome Fiumicino” – said Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma. “This new direct flight to New York JFK will complete the overall offering between the two cities with an outbound evening service which will enrich our customers’ travel options. By choosing Rome FCO, Norse Atlantic Airways is another new airline that has recognised the operational excellence of our airport and the great attractiveness of our market.”
The flight will depart Rome (FCO) at 19.30 and land in JFK at 23.00, the return flight departs JFK at 01.00 and lands in Rome at 15.45.
Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state-of-the-art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry-leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.
Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.
