Press releases

SAS ordered to pay Norwegian close to NOK 175 million for industrial espionage

2010-03-16

We are very pleased that the Court of Appeal has ordered SAS to pay Norwegian close to NOK 175 million (approx 22 million EUR) in damages for the industrial espionage that we were exposed to, said CEO of Norwegian, Bjørn Kjos. Borgarting Court of Appeal has ordered SAS to pay damages of NOK 160 million, in addition to legal costs for the District Court and the Court of Appeal.

Judgment in compensation suit against SAS

2010-03-16

Borgarting court of appeals today rendered its judgment on the case between Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and SAS Scandinavian Airlines Norge AS and SAS AB (publ.).

Norwegian's Traffic Figures February 2010

2010-03-05

25 per cent passenger growth for Norwegian in February

2010-03-05

Norwegian continues the strong passenger growth. 834 884 passengers chose to fly with Norwegian in February, a 25 percent increase from the same period last year. More than 11 million passengers have traveled with the company during the last 12 months.

Norwegian launches direct flights to London, Edinburgh and Munich from Stockholm

2010-02-16

Norwegian continues to expand its base in Stockholm and launches direct flights to London/Gatwick, Edinburgh and Munich, three destinations which are appealing to both business and leisure travellers. The new direct flights will increase Norwegians presence in the Swedish market, as the company is adding an eighth aircraft to the Stockholm base.

Norwegian Fourth Quarter Results 2009

2010-02-11

2009 best annual result in Norwegian’s history

2010-02-11

Today, Norwegian presents the best annual result in the company’s history. The net result after tax amounted to 446 MNOK. The last quarter was also the best Q4 ever. During 2009, Norwegian had a strong passenger growth and carried 10.8 million passengers, an increase of 18 per cent compared to the previous year.

Norwegian launches direct flights to Helsinki

2010-02-11

Norwegian is strengthening its route network in the Nordic region. For the first time, Norwegian will launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Helsinki. The new direct flights are part of the strategy to become a strong player in the Nordic market.

Norwegian is the Official Airline of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010

2010-02-08

Norwegian has entered into a partnership agreement with the European Broadcasting Union – EBU – to become the Official Airline of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Norwegian will offer competitive low cost fares to Oslo from 27 European countries for the Eurovision Song Contest community during the three shows.

28 per cent passenger growth for Norwegian in January

2010-02-05

Norwegian continues the strong passenger growth. In January, Norwegian transported 827 743 passengers which is a 28 percent increase from the same period last year.

Norwegian's Traffic Figures January 2010

2010-02-05

The total number of passengers flown in January 2010 was 827,743 compared to 648,302 last year, an increase of 179,441 passengers (28 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 28 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 28 % - The load factor was 72 %, which is equivalent to last year

Norwegian has entered into a NOK 170 million contract with Star Tour

2010-01-14

Norwegian has entered into an agreement with Star Tour, a subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company TUI Travel Plc, for the transportation of Star Tour customers during the winter of 2010/11.

10.8 million passengers flew with Norwegian in 2009

2010-01-07

Norwegian experienced strong passenger growth last year and flew 18 per cent more passengers than the previous year. In total, 63 new routes were established; 30 in Denmark, 18 in Sweden and 15 new routes in Norway.

Norwegian Traffic Figures December 2009

2010-01-07

The total number of passengers flown in December 2009 was 815,562 compared to 651,895 last year, an increase of 163,667 passengers (25 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 24 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 21 % - The load factor was 76 %, up 2 p.p.

Financial Calendar 2010 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA

2009-12-14

The financial calendar for Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA for the financial year 2010 is attached to this notification.

Norwegian Traffic Figures for November 2009

2009-12-08

Total number of passengers flown in November 2009 was 933,371 compared to 731,131 last year, an increase of 202,240 passengers (28%)

Norwegian with strong passenger growth in November

2009-12-08

Norwegian flew more than 933 000 passengers in November. This is an increase of over 200 000 passengers or a 28 percent increase from the same month last year.

Norwegian Traffic Figures for November 2009

2009-12-08

Total number of passengers flown in November 2009 was 933,371 compared to 731,131 last year, an increase of 202,240 passengers (28%)

Norwegian to boost its presence in western Norway – six new direct routes from Bergen

2009-12-04

Norwegian is targeting tourism in western Norway and the business market from Bergen by adding an additional aircraft and six new routes from March. The new destinations are Copenhagen, Stockholm, Barcelona, Roma, Chania-Crete and Antalya in Turkey. There will also be more departures to London, as well as to Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia.

Norwegian launches new frequent flyer program

2009-11-18

Norwegian is today launching an entirely new frequent flyer program which will benefit both leisure and business travellers in all three Scandinavian countries. The frequent flyer program offers all travellers the possibility to earn CashPoints, up to 10 percent on Full flex tickets.

Norwegian sets new passenger record in October

2009-11-05

Norwegian set a new passenger record with 1,049,200 passengers in October. This is an increase of over 200,000 passengers or a 25 percent increase from the same month last year.

Capital Increase in Norwegian: Positioning for further growth

2009-11-05

The Board of Directors of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has resolved to issue up to 1,620,000 new shares, which corresponds to approximately 5 percent of the shares outstanding. The proceeds will strengthen the company's balance sheet and position Norwegian well for future growth opportunities.

Norwegian - Contemplated private placement

2009-11-05

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Norwegian Traffic Figures October 2009

2009-11-05

The total number of passengers flown in October 2009 was 1,049,203 compared to 837,891 last year, an increase of 211,312 passengers (25 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 19 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 20 % - The load factor was 78 %, down -1 p.p.

Best operating result in Norwegian’s history – acquires an additional six new aircraft from Boeing

2009-10-22

Today Norwegian presents the highest operating profit in the history of the company. Earnings before tax (EBT) in Q3 were MNOK 519, an improvement of more than MNOK 326 compared to the same period in 2008. As part of the company's strong expansion, Norwegian has placed an additional order for six new Boeing 737-800, making the accumulated order for leased and purchased aircraft count 70 by 2014.

Norwegian Third Quarter Results 2009

2009-10-22

Norwegian opens eight new routes in Norway, Sweden and Denmark

2009-10-15

Norwegian is starting up a series of new routes from Scandinavia to popular holiday destinations in Europe next spring. A new domestic route in Norway is also being established between Bergen and Tromsø from March 2010. All of the new routes will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, 16 October.

Norwegian with 10 million passengers during the last 12 months

2009-10-07

From October last year until September this year more than 10 million passengers chose to travel with Norwegian. September was thus the third consecutive month with more than 1 million passengers traveling on the company’s 180 routes, an increase of almost 200 000 passengers or 24 percent compared to September 2008.

Norwegian Traffic Figures September 2009

2009-10-07

The total number of passengers flown in September 2009 was 1,010,439 compared to 816,263 last year, an increase of 194,176 passengers (24 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 17 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 18 % - load factor was 77 %, down -1 p.p.

Another month with more than 1 million passengers

2009-09-08

The total number of passengers flown in August was over 1million, an increase of more than 150000 passengers or 18 per cent compared to August 2008. August is thus the second consecutive month with more than 1 million passengers for Norwegian.

Traffic Figures August 2009

2009-09-08

The total number of passengers flown in August 2009 was 1,007,623 compared to 857,136 last year, an increase of 150,487 passengers (18 %). Compared to the same period last year: - Total passenger traffic (RPK) increased by 9 % - Total capacity (ASK) increased by 7 % - The load factor was 81 %, up 2 p.p.

Norwegian to launch a number of new routes from Scandinavia in the winter

2009-09-02

Scandinavia’s largest low cost carrier, Norwegian continues to expand and is setting up a number of new routes from Scandinavia in the autumn. Six new routes are being launched from Stockholm and Copenhagen; to Geneva, Salzburg and Barcelona from Copenhagen and to Barcelona, Salzburg and Tenerife from Stockholm. A new route from Trondheim to Las Palmas is being launched from Norway.

New milestone for Norwegian- exceeded 1 million passengers in July

2009-08-07

Traffic Figures July 2009

2009-08-07

Norwegian procures EXIM-backed PEFCO financing for 7 x 2009-2010 Boeing 737-800 deliveries

2009-08-05

Term loan financing committed for first seven aircraft

2009-08-03

Term loan financing committed for first seven aircraft

2009-08-03

Norwegian Second Quarter Results 2009

2009-07-14

Most profitable Q2 in Norwegian's history

2009-07-14

Today Norwegian presents the company's most profitable second quarter ever. Earnings before tax (EBT) in Q2 were MNOK 245, an improvement with more than MNOK 330 compared to the same period in 2008. Norwegian carried close to 2.8 million passengers in the second quarter of 2009 - an increase of 440 000 passengers compared to last year.

Norwegian Second Quarter Results 2009

2009-07-14

Most profitable Q2 in Norwegian's history

2009-07-14

New passenger record for Norwegian in June

2009-07-06

The total number of passengers flown in June was close to 977 000, an increase of more than 130 000 passengers or 15 per cent compared to June 2008

New passenger record for Norwegian in June

2009-07-06

The total number of passengers flown in June was close to 977 000, an increase of more than 130 000 passengers or 15 per cent compared to June 2008.

Strong passenger growth for Norwegian in April

2009-05-07

The total number of passengers flown in April was 861 530, an increase of 18 per cent. The domestic growth in Norway is even larger with 23 per cent growth in the number of passengers. From the recently established base in Denmark more than 95 000 passengers chose to travel with Norwegian in April.

The net result improved by MNOK 101 in Q1 2008

2009-04-23

More than 2.1 million passengers chose to travel with Norwegian in the first quarter of 2009 - an increase of close to 108,000 passengers compared to last year. The turnover was BNOK 1.4, an increase of 27 percent. The net result was MNOK -110 which is significantly better than last year. The seasonal variations in the aviation industry always hamper profitability in the first quarter.

Strong passenger growth for Norwegian

2009-04-07

The total number of passengers flown in March was 787 000, an increase of 9 per cent.

Increased passenger traffic in a slowing economy

2009-03-06

“We are satisfied with the traffic growth as we carried close to 670 000 passengers through our network in February, and had a stable load factor. Despite the current economic environment, Norwegian is reporting growth in passenger traffic,” says CEO Bjorn Kjos. He adds the fact that February 2009 had one day less of operations than last year as 2008 was a leap year.

Norwegian’s 2008 results: 6.2 billion in revenues – 9.2 million passengers

2009-02-20

Oslo/Fornebu 20 February 2009: Norwegian carried 9.2 million passengers in 2008 – an increase of 2.3 million compared to last year. The Group reported revenues of 6.2 billion in 2008 – nearly 50 per cent higher than the year before. In a challenging year with high fuel prices, CEO Bjørn Kjos is pleased with the company’s performance.

New Head of Corporate Communications in Norwegian

2009-02-13

Anne-Sissel Skånvik has been appointed Senior Vice President Corporate Communications for Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. Skånvik will be member of the Group Executive Management team and report to Chief Executive Officer Bjørn Kjos. Skånvik begins her new position 16 February 2009.

The passenger growth continues entering 2009

2009-02-06

Oslo/Fornebu, 6 February 2009: A total of 648,302 passengers traveled with Norwegian in January, which is an increase of 5 percent compared to the equivalent period last year. The passenger traffic (RPK) for Norwegian.no increased by 20% and for Norwegian.se by 61%.

9,136,553 passengers flew with Norwegian in 2008

2009-01-08

”We have experienced a significant growth of 32 percent for the Group in 2008. The domestic market share has increased in Norway, and is now well above 45 percent on some of the major routes. We have also improved our presence in the Scandinavian market. We are very satisfied with the passenger growth, and are looking forward to 2009 with excitement.

Norwegian etablerer base i København

2008-10-29

København, 29. oktober 2008: I forbindelse med konkursen i Sterling har Norwegian besluttet å etablere en ny base i København. To fly etableres på basen i København fra 6. november og skal fly seks ruter. De nye rutene er København-Aalborg, Stockholm, Oslo, Alicante, Malaga og Nice. Ytterligere ruter blir fra København til London, Amsterdam, Roma, Krakow, Praha, Barcelona og Pisa.

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