Norwegian Air adds budget transatlantic flights from 2 US airports

Norwegian Air Shuttle will launch nonstop transatlantic flights from 2 more US airports this fall, the airline announced Wednesday, ramping up pressure on larger carriers to compete with the emerging low-fare airline. Beginning in mid-September, Norwegian will offer nonstop flights from Denver International and Seattle-Tacoma International airports to London's Gatwick, bringing the carrier's total number of nonstop US-to-London flights to 9 routes. An escalating fare war to court transatlantic passengers has pushed down ticket prices even among established carriers. Air France and IAG have both announced plans for low-cost flights to compete with budget upstarts like Norwegian. Lufthansa is expanding services to long-haul cost-conscious travellers through its Eurowings business. <br/>