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Norwegian Air signals summer flight resumption

Norwegian Air plans to expand its network despite reporting low demand due to Covid travel curbs in June.

The airline operated 15 aircraft last month carrying 225,509 passengers – double the level over the same month last year.

Norwegian Air completed a financial restructuring in May following the withdrawal from low-cost long-haul routes as the pandemic hit in 2020.

The carrier said traffic figures for June continued to be “heavily influenced” by travel restrictions and low demand.

However, forward bookings and demand continue to show a positive increase as a greater number of markets unlock and ease restrictions.

The number of aircraft and routes will gradually increase this month as the airline concentrates on its home market and links to other European points.

New chief executive Geir Karlsen said: “June traffic results still show the impact of low demand due to reduced flying schedules and government imposed travel restrictions.

“However, we have seen a continued month on month increase in bookings as countries ease restrictions.

“As a result, we have resumed flights to a number of key European destinations, we will continue to adjust and increase our network and schedules as demand rises.”

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