Norwegian to fly between UK, Ireland and U.S. NE Coast cities. from Summer 2017.
#436
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I'm seeing a lot of $300ish transatlantic airfares this winter from the major carriers. The advent of transatlantic Basic Economy (no free checked bags) seems like a smart innovation from the majors -- just like it was smart when domestic Basic Economy was launched. It really puts some pressure on the low cost airlines that price "a la carte."
This would suggest a dark and very unprofitable winter for Norwegian.
But they will certainly be aided by the freefall in oil prices the past couple of weeks (my previous post on this was prescient -- given how many "experts" were then predicting $100 oil!). Will cheaper fuel be enough to keep the lights on at Norwegian this winter? I guess we won't know until spring.
This would suggest a dark and very unprofitable winter for Norwegian.
But they will certainly be aided by the freefall in oil prices the past couple of weeks (my previous post on this was prescient -- given how many "experts" were then predicting $100 oil!). Will cheaper fuel be enough to keep the lights on at Norwegian this winter? I guess we won't know until spring.
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Norwegian might feel pressured to accept an IAG offer if it determines that it ALSO is running out of money. We'll see.
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My flight booked for March from YYZ-BCN has disappeared from the WOW schedule and it looks like Icelandair is not flying the KEF-BCN portion either. I haven't heard anything from WOW. Still 4 months out but....
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I'm seeing a lot of $300ish transatlantic airfares this winter from the major carriers. The advent of transatlantic Basic Economy (no free checked bags) seems like a smart innovation from the majors -- just like it was smart when domestic Basic Economy was launched. It really puts some pressure on the low cost airlines that price "a la carte."
This would suggest a dark and very unprofitable winter for Norwegian.
But they will certainly be aided by the freefall in oil prices the past couple of weeks (my previous post on this was prescient -- given how many "experts" were then predicting $100 oil!). Will cheaper fuel be enough to keep the lights on at Norwegian this winter? I guess we won't know until spring.
This would suggest a dark and very unprofitable winter for Norwegian.
But they will certainly be aided by the freefall in oil prices the past couple of weeks (my previous post on this was prescient -- given how many "experts" were then predicting $100 oil!). Will cheaper fuel be enough to keep the lights on at Norwegian this winter? I guess we won't know until spring.
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wow just wow. Scary if you can't see the recession coming. Hope you don't owe any $$$$
2020 is just going to be awful & Trump can now blame the stupid democrats, so he will easily be re elected.
Brexit
Airlines closing down all over Europe.
Trade war
Doesn't take much to tip things over.
In Australia the real estate market has completely collapsed.
2020 is just going to be awful & Trump can now blame the stupid democrats, so he will easily be re elected.
Brexit
Airlines closing down all over Europe.
Trade war
Doesn't take much to tip things over.
In Australia the real estate market has completely collapsed.
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I’m due to fly from EDI-SWF in January but I’m now wondering if the flights will be cancelled. I know the route stops from the end of March but looking at the booking calendar nearly every day from mid January onwards has no low fares left just full price flex fares. Looks to me as if they don’t want people booking it so they can cancel it.
I suppose there is not much I can do except wait and see. But if they are going to be cancelled then hopefully passengers are told sooner rather than at the airport on the day...
I suppose there is not much I can do except wait and see. But if they are going to be cancelled then hopefully passengers are told sooner rather than at the airport on the day...
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I’m due to fly from EDI-SWF in January but I’m now wondering if the flights will be cancelled. I know the route stops from the end of March but looking at the booking calendar nearly every day from mid January onwards has no low fares left just full price flex fares. Looks to me as if they don’t want people booking it so they can cancel it.
I suppose there is not much I can do except wait and see. But if they are going to be cancelled then hopefully passengers are told sooner rather than at the airport on the day...
I suppose there is not much I can do except wait and see. But if they are going to be cancelled then hopefully passengers are told sooner rather than at the airport on the day...
Are you just travelling from EDI, or is that just a connecting city from elsewhere in Europe?
If you're flying after Jan. 13, I would contact Norwegian's customer service and demand to know what the story is. They probably won't tell you. I would then file a complaint with the DOT. That might get Norwegian's attention. You might want to contact one of the local reporters who's written about this flight and tell them your problem, too.
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Are you booked for travel AFTER Jan 13? Because, yes, looking at their fare calendar, I think we can make a reasonable assumption that this is the last day this flight is likely to operate. Sucky that they're not just cancelling the flight.
Are you just travelling from EDI, or is that just a connecting city from elsewhere in Europe?
If you're flying after Jan. 13, I would contact Norwegian's customer service and demand to know what the story is. They probably won't tell you. I would then file a complaint with the DOT. That might get Norwegian's attention. You might want to contact one of the local reporters who's written about this flight and tell them your problem, too.
Are you just travelling from EDI, or is that just a connecting city from elsewhere in Europe?
If you're flying after Jan. 13, I would contact Norwegian's customer service and demand to know what the story is. They probably won't tell you. I would then file a complaint with the DOT. That might get Norwegian's attention. You might want to contact one of the local reporters who's written about this flight and tell them your problem, too.
Ill send an email but I expect to get a it’s still scheduled to fly message back but if it’s obviously not going to run why not just cancel it?
i doubt there is any chance they would get what passengers there is down to Gatwick to get on their flights from there?
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unfortunatley I am after the 13th right at the end of the month. I booked a few nights holiday a few months back as it was so cheap. I live near Edinburgh so at least I’ve not booked any connecting flights.
Ill send an email but I expect to get a it’s still scheduled to fly message back but if it’s obviously not going to run why not just cancel it?
i doubt there is any chance they would get what passengers there is down to Gatwick to get on their flights from there?
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this is going to be the biggest downturn ever so both will suffer. Australians have reduced their spending already dramatically.
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Yep, offloaded most of our rental properties before the market crashed completely. WOn't be able to sell the rest for 5 years or more now, unless we want to take a big cut in price.