Athens International Airport offers unparalleled connectivity and world-class facilities, the airport ensures a smooth and enjoyable journey for passengers transiting between the United States and across the Greek islands. This connection not only opens doors for tourism but also enhances cultural and economic ties between the two nations.
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways said: “We are thrilled to announce the commencement of ticket sales for our Athens to New York JFK route. This launch underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving travel needs of our passengers. We believe this route will not only cater to the demand for travel to Greece but will also create opportunities for cultural exchange and business collaborations between these two vibrant destinations,”.
On behalf of Athens International Airport, Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communications & Marketing said:” We are very excited with Norse Atlantic Airways’ announcement for the launch of their Summer 2024 direct operations on the Athens – New York / JFK route. This is a truly spectacular development for our airport, our city and our country, enhancing connectivity and offering a wide range of travel options to the wider public. The US has traditionally been the most dynamically developing market for Athens and especially in 2023, passenger numbers between ATH and all US destinations have been soaring, demonstrating double-digit increases vs the pre-pandemic era, with New York topping the list. We are absolutely certain that the route will be a tremendous success, as passengers will enjoy the excellent product offered by Norse Atlantic Airways. We are committed to working closely together in order to substantially contribute to and enhance the successful performance of this new route.”
Norse Atlantic exclusively operates modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with a two-cabin configuration, featuring the Norse Premium cabin with a 43” seat pitch.