Norse Atlantic Airways secures Gatwick slots ahead of summer start

Start-up transatlantic carrier Norse Atlantic Airways said it has secured “valuable” slots at Gatwick, as it plans to launch low-cost, long-haul services from the airport this summer.

The airline has gained two six-weekly slot pairs at the London airport, from where it will start flying UK services with Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The routes from Gatwick are still to be confirmed.

Bjørn Tore Larsen, chief executive and founder of Norse, said the slots give the airline access to “one of the most attractive markets in Europe”.

“We look forward to working closely with the great team at Gatwick Airport so that we may offer travellers affordable fares to exciting destinations on board comfortable and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners as soon as possible,” he said.

Stewart Wingate, Gatwick chief executive, added: “These new services mean we can offer our passengers some great value long-haul fares, a fantastic experience onboard modern, cleaner aircraft, and even more choice of destination.”

Founded in March 2021, Norse has a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Florida, Paris, London and Oslo.