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Norwegian credits long-haul demand for February passenger growth

Demand for low-fare long-haul travel drove a rise in passenger carryings by Norwegian last month.

Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier saw passenger numbers rise by 11%, or 240,000 year-on-year, to 2.3 million.

However, the load factor fell by two percentage points to 84.3% and its punctuality, with less than 75% of flights leaving on time, was hit by wintery conditions in Europe.

Chief executive, Bjørn Kjos, said: “We are pleased with the continued growth in both leisure and business passengers in February, a month traditionally characterised by less demand.

“The global expansion continued with the strongest growth on routes between Europe and the US.”

The airline took delivery of its last Boeing 737-800 and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in February.

Norwegian will receive a total of 11 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 12 Boeing 737 MAX8 and two Boeing 737-800s this year.

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