In September, Norwegian had 2,302,536 passengers, while Widerøe had 395,637 passengers, bringing the Group total to 2,698,173 passengers. On 26 September, Norwegian announced it will exercise the option to expand its Boeing MAX 8 order by 30 aircraft, bringing the total to 80. Norwegian also unveiled several new [exciting] routes, including 10 from Billund Airport.
Norwegian strengthens its presence in the UK with a new route from Edinburgh to Billund in Denmark, making it the airline’s fourth direct connection from the Scottish capital to the Nordics.
Norwegian is expanding the existing Boeing order by exercising its option to purchase 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing the total firm order to 80 aircraft. In connection with the option exercise, Norwegian and Boeing have agreed to adjust certain delivery dates, with the final aircraft in the order now scheduled for delivery in 2031.
Norwegian has released tickets for its summer 2026 programme, offering travellers an extensive network of over 300 routes to more than 120 destinations across Europe. The schedule, covering the period from March to October 2026, is now available for booking.
In August, Norwegian had 2,420,727 passengers, marking the end of a record peak season. This is particularly true for Widerøe, which set a new passenger record in each of the summer months. Widerøe’s August passenger numbers were 366,216, bringing the group total to 2,786,943. Norwegian will announce the summer programme for 2026 later this month.
In July, Norwegian had 2,566,235 passengers, which sets a new post-pandemic record for number of passengers in a month. Widerøe’s passenger number was 362,337, the highest July figure ever recorded, bringing the group total to 2,928,572. Also, Norwegian announced the first dividend payment in the company’s history.
The Norwegian Group reported record strong figures during the second quarter, with a profit before tax (EBT) of above NOK 1 billion. Operational performance remained stellar, with Norwegian among the top European airlines on punctuality. In addition, the company announced that it will pay a dividend for the first time in its history, of NOK 0.90 per share, to be paid in August.
