Norwegian's traffic figures for July shows a continued increase in the number of passengers. Demand is driven by ease in travel restrictions, in addition to a higher level of the population being vaccinated. In July, Norwegian operated 33 aircraft, which is approx. 50 percent more than the previous month.
To meet customer demands for greater flexibility, Norwegian has changed the booking policy for cancellations and changes, allowing customers to cancel with full refund up to 24 hours after purchase.
Norwegian's traffic figures for June continue to be heavily influenced by travel restrictions and therefore low demand. However, forward bookings and demand continue to show a positive increase as a greater number of markets unlock and ease restrictions. In July, the number of aircraft and routes will gradually increase.
Amadeus’ Traveler ID brings speed and clarity to the self-service check-in process by enabling the verification of health documentation
Reference is made to the Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (the “Company”) FRN perpetual subordinated convertible bond loan with ISIN NO 0010996440 and ISIN NO 0010996432 in the aggregate amount of NOK 1,832,981,723 (the “New Capital Perpetual Bonds”).
Pursuant to the bond terms, the New Capital Perpetual Bonds with ISIN NO 0010996440 in the aggregate amount of NOK 1,738,293,310 can be converted
Geir Karlsen has been appointed new CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ("Norwegian"). Karlsen succeeds Jacob Schram. The appointment will be effective June 21st 2021.
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements of 26 May 2021 regarding the exit from the Irish examinership (the "Examinership") and Norwegian reconstruction (the "Reconstruction") processes for the Company and certain of its related Irish companies and the implementation of the proposed schemes of arrangement related to the Examinership and a restructuring plan related to the Reconstructi
Reference is made to the Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (the “Company”) FRN perpetual subordinated convertible bond loan with ISIN NO 0010996440 and ISIN NO 0010996432 in the aggregate amount of 1,875,000,000 (the “New Capital Perpetual Bonds”).
Pursuant to the bond terms, the New Capital Perpetual Bonds with ISIN NO 0010996440 in the aggregate amount of NOK 1,738,293,310 can be converted into
Norwegian's traffic figures for May continue to be affected by international travel restrictions and therefore low demand. However, passenger numbers have shown a noticeable increase in volume in line with vaccination roll outs and changes to entry restrictions and quarantine regulations.
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA have successfully emerged from the Examinership and the Reconstruction, completed the Capital Raise, implemented the Restructuring Proposal and concluded the restructuring. The Reconstruction Proposal is expected to occur shortly after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today, 26 May 2021.
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (the “Company” or “NAS”) dated 21 May 2021 regarding the preliminary results of the capital raise of up to NOK 6,000 million (the “Capital Raise”), comprising of:
(i)an offering of new capital perpetual bonds raising gross proceeds of up to NOK 1,875 million (the “New Capital Perpetual Bonds Offering”),
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The capital raise was significantly oversubscribed and Norwegian will consequently raise total gross proceeds of approximately NOK 6,000 million in the Capital Raise. The shares are expected to be tradeable on the Oslo Stock Exchange on or about 27 May 2021.
The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, headquartered at Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the prominent airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, aiming to facilitate seamless air travel across the two airline’s networks.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, the largest Norwegian airline with around 4,700 employees, operates an extensive route network connecting Nordic countries to key European destinations. In 2023, Norwegian carried over 20 million passengers and maintained a fleet of 87 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Widerøe’s Flyveselskap, Norway’s oldest airline, is Scandinavia’s largest regional carrier. The airline has more than 3,500 employees. Mainly operating the short-runway airports in rural Norway, Widerøe operates several state contract routes (PSO routes) in addition to its own commercial network. In 2023, the airline had 3.3 million passengers and a fleet of 48 aircraft, including 45 Bombardier Dash 8’s and three Embraer E190-E2's. Widerøe Ground Handling provides ground handling services at 41 Norwegian airports.
The Norwegian group has sustainability as a key priority and has committed to significantly reducing carbon emissions from its operations. Among numerous initiatives, the most noteworthy is the investment in production and use of fossil-free aviation fuel (SAF). Norwegian strives to become the sustainable choice for its passengers, actively contributing to the transformation of the aviation industry.
