Norwegian performs first transatlantic 737 MAX flight

Low-cost carrier Norwegian has performed its first commercial transatlantic flights using the Boeing 737 MAX, with two aircraft now in revenue service. The first Norwegian 737 MAX transatlantic sector was operated July 15 by an aircraft named “Sir Freddie Laker,” who is widely recognized as a long-haul, low-cost pioneer. The Skytrain executive started long-haul, low-cost flights between London Gatwick and New York in 1977, with fares starting at GBP59. Norwegian’s 189-seat 737 MAX operated between Edinburgh and Hartford, Connecticut, followed by a second rotation from Edinburgh to Stewart International in New York. The 737 MAX offers longer range compared with older narrowbodies, opening up smaller transatlantic city pairs at an affordable cost and fare price. Norwegian will take delivery of six 737 MAXs this summer, joining the two it already has in service. The other four 737 MAXs will be delivered over the coming weeks.<br/>