SAS will offer more departures to the United States this Christmas
After the United States eased its border restrictions, SAS revealed several departures to the country in order to meet the high demand. In the future,…
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In 2022, United Airlines will take you from Norway’s Bergen to the USA’s Newark
With international travel to the US finally being officially back on the table from November, Norwegians can look forward to a direct route taking them…
All Norwegian airlines remove face mask requirements for flights in Scandinavia
As of Monday, there will no longer be a requirement for face masks for travelers at SAS, Norwegian, Widerøe, and Flyr, domestically and in Scandinavia….
Finnair and Eurowings launch new routes from Stockholm, Sweden
The two airlines join Ryanair in announcing new bases at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, in a move that means fierce competition for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The…
New Norwegian airline Flyr adds three more international destinations
From mid-October 2021, Norwegian airline Flyr will be flying from Oslo to Copenhagen, Paris, and Rome. Flights to Spain will also see an increase. The…
Government to Help Airlines Through Year’s End
The government will extend the loan guarantee scheme for aviation until the new year. The goal is to help Norwegian aviation through a demanding economic…
The Consumer Council believes that airlines are making it too difficult to claim a refund
The Consumer Council believes that airlines are still making it unnecessarily difficult to get money back after canceled flights. Consumers have a statutory right to…
Its the end of empty seats for the airlines – no face masks required
Transport Minister Knut Arild Hareide (KrF) says that empty midsize seats are ending on Norwegian aircraft. There is no requirement for face masks on domestic…
Government cooperating with airlines to assist Norwegians in travelling home
‘We are in a serious and unpredictable situation. It is becoming harder for many Norwegian citizens to return home because more and more countries are…
Several passengers complain to the airlines
Several delayed passengers complain to the airlines. But the airlines are rejecting ever-increasing demands, claims the aid company Airhelp. If the aircraft is delayed, canceled…
Airlines expecting poor summer season
SAS refuses to lower ticket prices in front of a summer season that is expected to be poor. But the SAS boss acknowledges that they…
Only one in ten airlines meet climate targets
Only one in ten airlines worldwide can grow while maintaining CO2 emissions at a stable level, according to the German climate organization Atmosfair. In…
The world’s airlines earned NOK 660 billion in additional fees last year
Airlines worldwide took over NOK 660 billion in additional fees last year. Airlines show enormous creativity, said a director for travel agencies. Charges for…
EU verdict notifies of repayment decision against airlines
A new EU verdict allows for repayment in “thousands” of compensation cases, ‘Airhelp’ believes. The Consumer Council does not think they will win. The…
Travel Agencies think airlines should be more considerate towards women
The travel agent Berg-Hansen encourages airlines to comply with the priorities female passengers express, such as increased baggage allowance. – The airlines that comply with…
Airlines compete for a billion contract for air ambulance service
A Swedish and a Norwegian airline companies are competing for new contract worth billions in health authorities’ ambulance service. – Both companies flying ambulance today…
Airlines cut domestic routes and reduce deals
SAS and Norwegian are cutting routes after an airline passenger fee was introduced in May. It goes beyond domestic routes and scheduled holiday routes next…
Still a lot of confusion concerning “rescue operation” for Rygge
It remains unclear whether the group which is working to prevent the airport at Rygge from closing down, has secured the necessary agreements. Rygge CEO…
Airlines offer free cancellation to and from Nice
Norwegian and SAS offer customers who who have ordered tickets for flights to and from Nice, free cancellation. – Passengers with tickets to and from…
