Norwegian Air adds Rome to growing list of long-haul destinations
Norwegian Air Shuttle Wednesday announced plans to introduce flights from three US cities to Rome, increasing the competition US and European carriers face from low-cost rivals on transatlantic flights. Introductory prices for the new routes to Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport start in November at $189 one way, taxes included. Nonstop flights for the same time period found on Google flights start at $2,694. The flights, from airports in Newark, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Oakland, California, are the latest instance of low-cost carriers expanding their presence in Europe and the United States, and increasing pressure on their larger competitors to consider restricted cheaper fares and redesigned cabins to compete on routes across the Atlantic. “Rome is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and a favorite among Americans, so it was an obvious choice for us as we continue to expand our transatlantic presence,” Norwegian Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Ramdahl said. “More US routes mean we will create more American jobs and offer American travelers even more affordable fares.”<br/>
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Norwegian Air adds Rome to growing list of long-haul destinations
Norwegian Air Shuttle Wednesday announced plans to introduce flights from three US cities to Rome, increasing the competition US and European carriers face from low-cost rivals on transatlantic flights. Introductory prices for the new routes to Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport start in November at $189 one way, taxes included. Nonstop flights for the same time period found on Google flights start at $2,694. The flights, from airports in Newark, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Oakland, California, are the latest instance of low-cost carriers expanding their presence in Europe and the United States, and increasing pressure on their larger competitors to consider restricted cheaper fares and redesigned cabins to compete on routes across the Atlantic. “Rome is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and a favorite among Americans, so it was an obvious choice for us as we continue to expand our transatlantic presence,” Norwegian Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Ramdahl said. “More US routes mean we will create more American jobs and offer American travelers even more affordable fares.”<br/>
