Norwegian Air to offer US-Europe fares starting at US$65 one way

Norwegian Air Shuttle plans to offer transatlantic flights on 10 new routes between the US and Europe with tickets starting at US$65 one way, putting pressure on US and European rivals to compete, it said Thursday. Norwegian is expanding its network of flights to the US starting in mid-June after receiving long-awaited US approval in December for its Irish subsidiary Norwegian Air International to operate routes across the Atlantic. Established US carriers have been forced to consider restricted cheaper fares and redesigned cabins with more seats to win budget-conscious travellers to compete with Norwegian and rival Wow Air. Norwegian's $65 fares will be for a one-way ticket to UK and Irish destinations from smaller airports in New York state, Providence, Rhode Island, and Hartford, Connecticut. <br/>