The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) to Norse Atlantic Airways. With these licenses, the airline can now begin direct flights from the UK. Norse is keen to operate flights between London Gatwick and a number of US destinations. This schedule is subject to further regulatory approvals, particularly serving routes that are currently not served by direct flights or lack sufficient capacity.
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, said: “We are proud to be employing local pilots and cabin crew at our London Gatwick base and have established close working relationships with the British pilot union BALPA, the cabin crew union Unite and the American cabin crew union AFA. We look forward to ramping up our operations between London and the US ready for our Summer 2023 schedule.”
Norse Atlantic now holds two AOCs, one in Norway and another in the UK, providing greater flexibility and opportunities for the company to expand in the future from European points and the UK, in line with demand. Norse recently signed a connectivity partnership with easyJet, Norwegian, and Spirit Airlines offering more choice and convenience to customers. Norse Atlantic will offer choice and great value for money to customers while contributing to local economies by boosting tourism and business travel across the Atlantic, the airline said.