Year by year
We were founded in 1993, but only began operating as a low-cost carrier with bigger Boeing 737 aircraft in 2002. Today, Norwegian operates a short haul network across the Nordics and to key European destinations.
- On September 1st, Norwegian celebrated 20 years in the air.
- Since 2002, more than 300 million passengers have travelled with Norwegian.
- The company signed an agreement to purchase 50 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
- Norwegian successfully completed the reconstruction processes resulting in a financially stronger and more competitive company. Norwegian today has an adapted fleet size and a simplified and effective corporate structure.
- Norwegian experienced increased demand in 2021 and looking ahead to 2022 the airline will increase operations to key popular European destinations.
- Norwegian is voted Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 for 6th consecutive year
- Norwegian commits to reduce CO2 emissions by 45 percent by 2030
- Norwegian begins restructuring phase to secure a strong and viable company during the global COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent dramatic downturn in travel demand
- Norwegian once again recognised as ‘World's Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ by Skytrax
- After 17 years as the CEO of Norwegian, Bjørn Kjos left his position in July 2019.
- Named the most fuel-efficient airline on transatlantic routes by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
- Norwegian granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) by the Argentine government
- Norwegian once again recognised as ‘World's Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline’ and ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe’ by Skytrax
- Norwegian launches the cheapest transatlantic flights ever with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
- Recognised as "Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe" for the fifth year running and "World’s Best Low-Cost Long Haul Airline" by Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year running
- In May, the Norwegian Group Board of Directors approved the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina's plans of operation
- In March, Norwegian announced that it has flown more than four million passengers between the United States and Europe since the first transatlantic service began in 2013
- Recognised as "Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe" for the fourth time running and "World’s Best Low-Cost Long Haul Airline" by Skytrax World Airline Awards for the second year running
- The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was delivered
- Announced flights from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport to the U.S.
- Added two more Dreamliners to its fleet
- Established new base in Rome, Italy
- Named the most fuel-efficient airline on transatlantic routes by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
- Signed an agreement to acquire an additional 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which constitutes a total order of 30 Dreamliners
- Expanded long-haul operation by establishing crew base at London Gatwick
- Launched new long-haul routes. New destinations: Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, St. Croix and Boston
- Recognised as "Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe" for the third time running and "World’s Best Low-Cost Long Haul Airline" by Skytrax World Airline Awards, and "Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline" by Airlineratings.com
- Became the first airline to offer live TV on European flights
- Recognised as "Best European Low-Cost Airline" by AirlineRatings.com and voted "Best Low-Cost Airline in the World" by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards
- Voted "Best European Low-Cost Carrier" by Skytrax World Airline Awards for the second year running
- Norwegian took home three prizes at the Apex Passenger Choice Awards, including "Best in Europe" and "Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications"
- Also recognised for its innovative moving map on the 787 Dreamliners
- First airline in Europe to offer in-flight movie and TV rental on all of our WiFi-enabled aircraft
- Launched low-cost long-haul service on brand new Dreamliners
- Awarded "Best European Low-Cost Carrier" by Skytrax World Airline Awards
- Opened new base at London Gatwick and several new bases in Spain
- Winner of "Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications" for its free inflight WiFi
- Signed the largest-ever agreement in European aviation history: 22 Boeing 737-800s, 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s as well as 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft
- Signed an agreement to lease two additional Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for its long-haul operation
- First airline to offer free inflight WiFi on European routes
- Opened new base at Helsinki airport in Finland
- Entered into an agreement to purchase three Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners
- Placed order of an additional 15 Boeing 737-800s
- Awarded gold and silver at the prestigious Sky Trax Awards. Passengers say that Norwegian is the second best airline in Northern Europe and the third best low-cost airline in Europe
- First Swedish and Danish heroes portrayed on the tails of Norwegian’s aircraft
- Placed order of an additional 15 Boeing 737-800s
- Received the Market Leadership Award from Air Transport World Magazine (the Oscars of the airline industry)
- Expanded extensively in Denmark by launching 39 new routes
- Delivery of first Norwegian-owned Boeing 737-800
- Delivery of first Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft
- The new planes reduce fuel consumption and emissions by more than 20 percent and increase passenger capacity from 148 to 186/189
- Entered the Danish market and opened Copenhagen base
- Opened new base at Rygge, outside Oslo
- Established base at Arlanda outside of Stockholm, Sweden
- Bank Norwegian and frequent flyer programme Norwegian Reward launched
- Placed and order with Boeing to buy 42 737-800 aircraft
- Polish subsidiary and base established. Flights from Warsaw to five European cities commenced.
- First year in profit. "It has been an amazing and profitable year for Norwegian," said CEO Bjørn Kjos.
- Started codeshare agreement with FlyNordic and Sterling
- Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
- Domestic routes launched in Norway with Boeing 737-300s
- Norwegian established, offering routes on the west coast of Norway with Fokker 50s in cooperation with Braathens SAFE. This cooperation lasted until 2002.