Low-cost airline Norwegian has begun its transatlantic expansion from Edinburgh airport today, with the first of three new routes to the US’s east coast taking-off.
Flights are available from £138 one-way from Edinburgh to Stewart International (New York), Providence (Greater Boston) and Bradley International (New England).
Bjorn Kjos, Norwegian chief executive said: “I’m very pleased to mark this major milestone which gives passengers in Edinburgh and Scotland the opportunity to travel to the US at truly affordable fares.”
To support the new transatlantic routes, Norwegian has also officially opened a new pilot and cabin crew base at Edinburgh airport, creating more than 130 jobs to contribute to the Scottish economy.
Kjos added: “Edinburgh is important to our future UK growth and it will allow us to create more Scottish jobs at Norwegian which in turn benefits the workforce of Scotland’s tourism industry.”
The new Edinburgh base joins Gatwick to become Norwegian’s second UK base as the carrier continues its rapid growth in Britain.
Chairman, Edinburgh airport, Sir John Elvidge said: “The new routes give Scots far more options when wanting to travel to the United States.
“Equally, we’re looking forward to welcoming the many American tourists who will use these routes to visit Scotland.”
Norwegian’s inaugural flight to the US will depart from Edinburgh at 5:15 pm today (June 15), commencing its daily service to Stewart International.
