Norwegian budget long-haul [news and experience reports]
Jul 8, 2015, 2:36 am
#511
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So, the charges against Norwegian long haul in the above thread are that the seats are too close together in their 787, the FAs are grumpy but the plane is new. It sounds exactly like United Airlines, except that their FAs are grumpy and hostile and ancient. So the real difference is no food but, to be fair, Norwegian makes that abundantly clear.
Because of that I don't think it would matter if the FAs showered you in rose petals upon arrival...
Jul 9, 2015, 12:13 pm
#512
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I flew ARN-OAK in premium cabin couple of weeks back
For travel to US no online checkin and no kiosk checkin. There is no sign or separate checkin counter for premium cabin but on asking the agent was allowed to the front of the line.
Premium cabin was spacious except for a serious drawback. When the person in front of me pushed the seat back, I could not get out of my window seat
There were 2 FA's serving the premium cabin, one was professional but seemed serious all the time. The other FA on the other hand was one of the best I have encountered in my 25 years of travel on various airlines. She was very professional, courteous, friendly, smiling, attentive and helpful. I wonder if she got trained by SQ
Overall I liked Norwegian premium cabin but if I use them again, I would fly premium cabin but in Aisle seat only.
For travel to US no online checkin and no kiosk checkin. There is no sign or separate checkin counter for premium cabin but on asking the agent was allowed to the front of the line.
Premium cabin was spacious except for a serious drawback. When the person in front of me pushed the seat back, I could not get out of my window seat
There were 2 FA's serving the premium cabin, one was professional but seemed serious all the time. The other FA on the other hand was one of the best I have encountered in my 25 years of travel on various airlines. She was very professional, courteous, friendly, smiling, attentive and helpful. I wonder if she got trained by SQ
Overall I liked Norwegian premium cabin but if I use them again, I would fly premium cabin but in Aisle seat only.
Jul 11, 2015, 4:33 pm
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Not a bad offer, and a return trip a month would be doable for quite a lot of people. I guess the purpose is to get business travelers to try the long haul option, and need to pick up an extra revenue ticket or two for the family? Not boosting shorthaul traffic...
Are there limits on the number of tickets you can get?
Are there limits on the number of tickets you can get?
I'm not sure if this isn't boosting short haul. If someone has 20 legs booked, he or she may actually book 4 more legs worth about the same as the cheapest return trip on long haul, just to get the freebie. You probably also know how we human beings can be with regards to that.
Jul 11, 2015, 6:06 pm
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Yes, one. You have to fly at least 24 legs and you should have them all knitted to your CashPoints-account. You won't get 2 tickets for 48 legs, as it specifies 'at least' 24 legs.
I'm not sure if this isn't boosting short haul. If someone has 20 legs booked, he or she may actually book 4 more legs worth about the same as the cheapest return trip on long haul, just to get the freebie. You probably also know how we human beings can be with regards to that.
I'm not sure if this isn't boosting short haul. If someone has 20 legs booked, he or she may actually book 4 more legs worth about the same as the cheapest return trip on long haul, just to get the freebie. You probably also know how we human beings can be with regards to that.
Jul 18, 2015, 7:22 am
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Jul 18, 2015, 2:36 pm
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Agreed. But then, I think it's partially marketing. 12 round flights doesn't sound too much, 6 months sounds like a lot of time... And yet, 24 one way flights is only really doable by people who commute. 48 flights with Norwegian within 6 months should be awarded anyway, I'd say.
Aug 1, 2015, 4:47 pm
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I was in TBIT in LAX Thursday, I noticed on the monitors that DY's departures to ARN and CPH were delayed 12 and 19 hours respectively. It seems DY's struggles keeps on...
Aug 1, 2015, 10:45 pm
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The July 24th OSL-JFK flight was delayed about 24 hours.
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
Aug 2, 2015, 3:44 pm
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The July 24th OSL-JFK flight was delayed about 24 hours.
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
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Aug 2, 2015, 10:16 pm
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Hello everyone. I'm a brand new ' Newbie' to flyer-talk and I'm privileged to be among you !
Norwegian Air is my favorite subject, and all are correct, they certainly have (and continue to have) thier problems. I notice here in north america, that new routes are in the near future. Specifically, I'd like to respectfully ask two questions.
First, I'm reading that DY will soon, this year start service from BOSTON.
Second, might anyone have Any news about DY starting service to Minneapolis, Mn
Since MSP is by far the Norwegian capital of the USA, I thought/hoped that MSP would be 'on the drawing board'.
All comments/news will be greatly appreciated !
Thank You (in advance)
Norwegian Air is my favorite subject, and all are correct, they certainly have (and continue to have) thier problems. I notice here in north america, that new routes are in the near future. Specifically, I'd like to respectfully ask two questions.
First, I'm reading that DY will soon, this year start service from BOSTON.
Second, might anyone have Any news about DY starting service to Minneapolis, Mn
Since MSP is by far the Norwegian capital of the USA, I thought/hoped that MSP would be 'on the drawing board'.
All comments/news will be greatly appreciated !
Thank You (in advance)
Aug 3, 2015, 12:02 am
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The July 24th OSL-JFK flight was delayed about 24 hours.
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
Aug 3, 2015, 10:39 am
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Aug 3, 2015, 3:54 pm
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Aug 4, 2015, 7:40 am
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The July 24th OSL-JFK flight was delayed about 24 hours.
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
In June, some OAK-OSL travelers were delayed 3 days.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/senastenyt...cle21169130.ab
Aug 4, 2015, 3:53 pm
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Not having been in the situation, but only based on experiences mentioned in the media and here: Yes that is usual. They for a while even claimed that the delayes did not require further compensation as the technical issues were not within their control. Boeing did the maintenance....