Norse Atlantic will commence daily direct service to New York JFK from London Gatwick on 12 August 2022.
Fares will start from as low as £255 return, including all applicable taxes, and are operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The daily flight will depart from London at 13.00 and arrive in New York at 15.55 local time.
The return departs New York at 17.55 and lands in London Gatwick at 06.20 local time the following day.
Other US destinations will be announced soon, said the airline in a statement.
Norse Atlantic also said that it will also operate flights between London Gatwick and Oslo throughout the summer.
The daily morning flights between London and Oslo, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners offer both Premium and Economy cabins, with fares from only £41 one way including taxes.
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, said: “We are very pleased to now be able to welcome customers looking to book great value flights between London Gatwick and New York JFK.
“Customers now have an affordable option allowing them to book a last-minute trip or a holiday of a lifetime with an airline that offers choice and flexibility.”
Stewart Wingate, CEO, Gatwick Airport said: “We are delighted to welcome Norse Atlantic Airways to Gatwick.
“It’s always great to see a new tail on the airfield but the arrival of a new airline following the turbulent past two years for the industry, and one that will be offering fantastic long-haul routes across the Atlantic, is particularly exciting news.
Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus.
Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.
Bjorn also said that the introduction of affordable Norse Atlantic Airways point-to-point flights between Europe and the United States, will “benefit both local tourism and businesses”.
“Not only are we directly investing in the countries that we operate by employing local staff but also supporting job creation across the wider tourism and service industry,” continued Bjorn Tore Larsen.
For more information and to book please visit www.flynorse.com
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