MORE cheap flights to the US could soon be launching from the UK.
The airline has revealed it could be adding even more flights to some very popular cities after rise in demand after the World Cup.
Norse Atlantic Airways could add more flights to its roster from London to New York Credit: Getty
Passenger could get more options to Orlando too Credit: Alamy
Norse Atlantic Airways revealed that as a result of cutting back capacity by almost a third in July due to rising fuel prices, it could actually add more flights to its roster.
Chief executive Eivind Roald said in a statement that the airline was considering adding more flights to New York and Orlando due to a rise in demand.
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It comes after the low-cost airline ran special flights to the World Cup in the US for Norway and England supporters.
New York City is famous across the globe but it is popular with Brits as it can be reached in seven hours.
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In October, a round-trip to New York City from London Gatwick starts from £327pp.
Visitors can see New York City on a budget too with its $1 pizza slices, buying a CityPass to avoiding cabs.
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Orlando is of course home to major theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.
For more tips on how to do the theme parks on a budget – one reporter who has been over 40 times reveals their insider secrets.
There are also lots of other places to explore including its many neighbourhoods like Mills 50 which has Asian American and Pacific Islands influences.
Norse Atlantic Airways runs low-cost journeys between the UK and the US Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
Streets are cobbled and there are lots of historic houses and moss-draped oak trees.
Then there’s the Milk District with plenty of street murals and lakeside neighbourhood Winter Garden, with its clutch of museums on Plant Street.
When it comes to eating in Orlando, the city has more than 50 Michelin Guide restaurants.
Round-trips to Orlando from London Gatwick starts from £343pp.
Chief executive Eivind Roald of Norse said: “Our airline on demand strategy enables us to respond quickly to market changes.
“With fuel prices slowly trending downward and demand remaining strong, we see an opportunity to increase capacity on our own network in the coming months, which may include adding more US flights to New York and Orlando.”
What’s it like to fly with Norse Atlantic Airways?
Head of Jattvibe Travel (Digital), Caroline McGuire, flew with Norse and revealed exactly what she thought…
“On a recent trip to Cape Town I flew with Norse – it allowed me to do the 11-hour overnight stint in Premium Economy for the same price as a rival company in Economy seats.
“To give you an idea of price, return fares for two adults and one child in premium economy cost £3,583 to Cape Town next March, while return fares in Premium Economy on a rival airline cost £5,000.
“Keen to test it out, we flew to the South African city in their posh Premium seats and returned in Basic Economy. So what do those Premium Economy seats get you on an 11-hour Norse flight? Well it starts with a priority lane at check-in.
“Norse doesn’t do online check-in – everyone checks in at the airport. And Premium passengers are given their own lane, so we waited about five minutes before dropping off our bags and getting our tickets.
“You get a small handbag, a cabin bag and a checked suitcase included in the price of a Premium ticket.
“You also get priority boarding, which I’m not normally a fan of given I have a young child who needs to let off steam before a flight, but given our seats were massive, it was worth it.
“he chairs are very roomy. With a very decent recline that allowed my whole family to get a decent night’s sleep. My son pretty much slept uninterrupted from 10pm to 7am, while I snatched a manageable 5ish hours, which is far more than I’ve ever done before in Economy on a long haul flight.
“Crew hand over ear plugs, eye masks, pillows and blankets at the start of the flight, as well as headphones for the TVs (you have to pay £5 for these in Economy).
“Two meals are also included – I had a decent tortellini, side salad and cheesecake-type evening meal with complimentary wine, and a hot cooked breakfast, plus a croissant, yogurt and mini fruit salad.
“All in all, we disembarked from the flight at 8.30am feeling so well-rested that we managed a whole day at the beach in Cape Town, followed by an evening meal.”
