Norse Atlantic Airways, a low-cost airline based in Oslo, Norway, announced a new route between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Athens International Airport in Greece on Wednesday. The flight will operate five times per week from May 30, 2024, through Oct. 26, 2024, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure.
The new flight has a duration of 9 hours and 35 minutes. Currently, the airline operates a service between New York and Athens with a stopover at London’s Gatwick Airport for a total duration of 18 hours.
“This launch underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving travel needs of our passengers,” Norse Atlantic Airways’ CEO and Founder Bjorn Tore Larsen noted in a statement shared with T+L. “We believe this route will not only cater to the demand for travel to Greece but will also create opportunities for cultural exchange and business collaborations between these two vibrant destinations,”
The airline promotes that tickets on the new route start at $249, which T+L spotted throughout September and October. Nevertheless, one-way fares during the summer range between $528 through $1,039.
Norse stresses that the flight can also be utilized as a connection point where travelers can book separate connection flights to the Greek islands such as Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Naxos, and Milos.
The flight will be carried out on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers two cabin options that include Economy and Norse Premium. Passengers can enhance their tickets by purchasing add-ons such as additional meal services, checked luggage, advance seat assignments, and more.
Source: tornosnews.gr/en/