Low-cost airline Norwegian has launched the UK’s only direct flights to Oakland, California. From 12 May, year-round services will commence to the West Coast. Three weekly flights will depart Gatwick serviced by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with premium and economy cabins.
Oakland-San Francisco becomes Norwegian’s seventh US destination from Gatwick following the recent successful launch of direct flights to Boston.
Thomas Ramdahl, Chief Commercial Officer at Norwegian said: “Over half a million UK passengers have flown transatlantic with Norwegian and now we’re putting on even more great value flights to the US. With direct low-cost services to Oakland and LA on the west coast and New York and Boston on the east, passengers can also consider fly-drive options with our affordable one way fares. We’re continuing to provide Brits with cheaper and easier access to more parts of the US by flying passengers in high-quality comfort in the newest aircraft.”