Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates inaugural flight between London and Orlando International Airport

Great news for travellers from the South East of England heading to the fun and sunshine of Orlando, and for Central Florida residents waiting to visit London, as an affordable new option between London and Orlando is now available!

Norse Atlantic Airways has celebrated its inaugural flight between London Gatwick Airport and Orlando International Airport this week, offering travellers a new and convenient option for travel to Central Florida.

Flights to Orlando will operate four times a week through the end of June and then increase to a daily service in July, at the height of the summer peak season, with fares starting from £438 return including taxes.

This new routes complements Norse Atlantic daily services from London to New York, providing travellers with even more choices for transatlantic travel.

Flights are available to book now on www.flynorse.com.

“We are delighted to introduce these two new routes from London Gatwick to the sought-after destination of Florida, and provide travellers with greater choice and affordable fares for a holiday of a lifetime this summer, and to those wishing to plan for some winter sun ahead. From endless beaches to some of the world’s most famous attractions Florida offers something for everybody. We look forward to a busy summer ahead as we bring value fares and a fantastic service to passengers looking to travel across the Atlantic,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO Norse Atlantic Airways.

Casandra Matej, President and CEO for Visit Orlando said "Norse is launching new direct flight service to Orlando at the perfect time, ahead of summer travel. Low-cost air carriers like Norse are particularly appealing for families and visitors on a budget, who are looking to save money on travel while enjoying the sunshine in the theme park capital of the world."

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering two cabin choices, Economy and Premium.

The cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state of the art entertainment experience, while the premium cabin offers an industry leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline.

Passengers can choose from a simple range of fare option, Light, Classic and Flextra, that cater to individual preferences and travel needs, providing the passengers with the flexibility to select the amenities that matter most to them.

Light fares represent Norse’s value option, while Flextra fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services, an enhanced airport and onboard experience, and increased ticket flexibility.

“It’s fantastic to see Norse Atlantic add two new Florida services from London Gatwick Airport, to complement their current New York route. This will bring different products to our transatlantic portfolio, so it’s great news for passengers across London and the Southeast to have more choice ahead of the summer holidays,” said Stewart Wingate, chief executive officer, Gatwick Airport.

Norse Atlantic Airways was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin, Rome and Paris.

The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.

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