Norwegian closing bases in RI and NY
Jan 17, 19, 6:18 am
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Norwegian closing bases in RI and NY
https://www.providencejournal.com/ne...-green-airport
Hi,
Found out today that Norwegian is closing their bases in PVD and Stewart, NY. What does that really mean? They say flights will continue through the summer. I am flying them next month and I hope that there are no cancellations for those passengers who already have booked their flights.
Does anyone have any insight on this?
Thank you
ML
Hi,
Found out today that Norwegian is closing their bases in PVD and Stewart, NY. What does that really mean? They say flights will continue through the summer. I am flying them next month and I hope that there are no cancellations for those passengers who already have booked their flights.
Does anyone have any insight on this?
Thank you
ML
Jan 17, 19, 7:01 am
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This article mentions the closures start in April
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-n...-idUSKCN1PA2HH
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-n...-idUSKCN1PA2HH
Jan 17, 19, 8:31 pm
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It's 5 crew bases and 3 pilot bases being cut. SWF, PVD, FCO, PMI, LPA and TCI for crew, and AMS, BKK and FLL for pilots.
https://blog.wandr.me/2019/01/lounge...-at-norwegian/
https://blog.wandr.me/2019/01/lounge...-at-norwegian/
Jan 17, 19, 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by usbusinesstraveller
It's 5 crew bases and 3 pilot bases being cut. SWF, PVD, FCO, PMI, LPA and TCI for crew, and AMS, BKK and FLL for pilots.
Airlines open and close crew bases - that doesn't mean they cancel service to those cities.
American Airlines has closed hubs in San Jose, Reno, St Louis, and Raliegh-Durham over the years. They still have service to those cities.
Jan 17, 19, 10:23 pm
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Originally Posted by iflyjetz
Correct. They're just closing crew/pilot bases, not necessarily cancelling service to those cities.
Airlines open and close crew bases - that doesn't mean they cancel service to those cities.
American Airlines has closed hubs in San Jose, Reno, St Louis, and Raliegh-Durham over the years. They still have service to those cities.
Airlines open and close crew bases - that doesn't mean they cancel service to those cities.
American Airlines has closed hubs in San Jose, Reno, St Louis, and Raliegh-Durham over the years. They still have service to those cities.
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-n...-idUSKCN1PA2HH
Jan 17, 19, 10:24 pm
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Originally Posted by usbusinesstraveller
It's 5 crew bases and 3 pilot bases being cut. SWF, PVD, FCO, PMI, LPA and TCI for crew, and AMS, BKK and FLL for pilots.
https://blog.wandr.me/2019/01/lounge...-at-norwegian/
https://blog.wandr.me/2019/01/lounge...-at-norwegian/
That seems like a lot of crew bases for this airline.
Jan 18, 19, 9:05 am
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I contacted Norwegian in this matter today and I have been told that this is "fake news" (literally!), they would continue to serve these airports.
However I don't think so.. I have a booking for DUB-SWF for September and would like to reorganize my trip to NY. But as long as I don't have a confirmation of cancellation, I don't know whether I should look for an alternative.
However I don't think so.. I have a booking for DUB-SWF for September and would like to reorganize my trip to NY. But as long as I don't have a confirmation of cancellation, I don't know whether I should look for an alternative.
Jan 19, 19, 6:11 am
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Originally Posted by usbusinesstraveller
They will be canceling services. Exactly which ones haven’t been announced, save for no additional cuts to TATL beyond those already announced (EDI/BFS to SWF/PVD).
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-n...-idUSKCN1PA2HH
