Norwegian (DY) to launch LGW to JFK, FLL, LAX in July14
Oct 17, 2013, 5:38 am
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Oct 17, 2013, 5:59 am
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yesterday?
)Premium fare of £1,409 return on dummy booking includes catering, seat reservation, 20kg baggage.
Oct 17, 2013, 6:13 am
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Oct 17, 2013, 6:15 am
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Oct 17, 2013, 6:19 am
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Oct 17, 2013, 6:21 am
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Flew with Norwegian from AGP to LGW. On the whole I was impressed - brand new planes, wifi available on board for free and a decent on board service (which yes, you have to pay for). The only thing that lets them down was that on-line check-in was not available from Malaga, which meant a long queue at the check-in desk despite only travelling with hand luggage. On the plus side, the flight cost £12 in total - and that even included the fee for paying to reserve seats as well.
Oct 17, 2013, 6:29 am
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So, no lie-flat seats merely a recliner.
At EUR 1,700 rtn to LAX I can't see VS or BA losing too much sleep. Were they offering a fully flat seat they'd probably have my attention.
Oct 17, 2013, 6:54 am
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Hmm, not so sure. Looking at some pictures and noting what is not there in the marketing blurb .... it would seem Norwegian 'premium' is aligned with what I'd understand as premium economy.
So, no lie-flat seats merely a recliner.
At EUR 1,700 rtn to LAX I can't see VS or BA losing too much sleep. Were they offering a fully flat seat they'd probably have my attention.
So, no lie-flat seats merely a recliner.
At EUR 1,700 rtn to LAX I can't see VS or BA losing too much sleep. Were they offering a fully flat seat they'd probably have my attention.
Will be interesting to see if the legacy carriers have to offer some cheaper fares down the back, although I've seen the price of beer on Norwegian and that's not exactly pretty...
Oct 17, 2013, 7:00 am
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Hmm, not so sure. Looking at some pictures and noting what is not there in the marketing blurb .... it would seem Norwegian 'premium' is aligned with what I'd understand as premium economy.
So, no lie-flat seats merely a recliner.
At EUR 1,700 rtn to LAX I can't see VS or BA losing too much sleep. Were they offering a fully flat seat they'd probably have my attention.
So, no lie-flat seats merely a recliner.
At EUR 1,700 rtn to LAX I can't see VS or BA losing too much sleep. Were they offering a fully flat seat they'd probably have my attention.
At least the IFE isn't in the seat in front so when they recline you can still see it.
Oct 17, 2013, 7:08 am
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the timings on the FLL route aren't bad but its still a 3 hour drive for me...now if they add RSW it could be worthwhile....as an aside I know the chairman of the board at RSW and they are spending millions on a second runway, new tower etc to 'get more European flights and become truly international'............now that would be nice