Another International Airline to Fly Out of Windsor Locks

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — Another low-cost international carrier will soon begin direct, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Scotland.

Norwegian Air International, an Irish subsidiary of Norwegian Air, will begin direct flights to Edinburgh, Scotland in June.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), and representatives from Norwegian Air made the announcement Thursday afternoon at the airport.

“With the addition of these flights, travelers flying internationally for business or pleasure have even more convenient travel options in the Greater Hartford region,” Malloy said in a statement issued to the media. “Bradley International Airport is recognized by many as being faster and less stressful than other nearby airports – and with the addition of new flights to Europe, as well as new destinations around the country, that reputation only improves.”

“It’s great to have more airlines and more business at Bradley,” Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman said. “The Norwegian Air route opens options for travelers and gives the business community additional access to Europe and Scandinavia. I applaud Governor Malloy, Chairman Gray, and the Connecticut Airport Authority, and welcome Norwegian Air to the state.”

“We are pleased to announce our new highly-anticipated transatlantic routes,” Bjørn Kjos, CEO and founder of Norwegian Air, said. “Our new, nonstop service will enable tens of thousands of new travelers to fly between the continents much more comfortably and affordably. Norwegian’s latest transatlantic offering is not only great news for the traveling public, but also for the local U.S. economies as we will bring more tourists that will increase spending, consequently creating thousands of new local jobs. We are excited to finally be able to launch service and we would like to express a big gratitude for the extensive support from consumer groups, government officials, airports, tourism organizations and the travel and tourism industry on both sides of the Atlantic in our quest to offer affordable transatlantic flights for all.”

According to the statement, the service will utilize a Boeing 737-MAX aircraft with a 189-seat configuration. It will operate year-round, three times a week, with a twice-weekly schedule during the winter season. The summer season ends Oct. 28, and the 2017-18 winter season begins Oct. 29.

Tickets for this service are on sale now at Norwegian.com/us, with fares beginning at $65, including taxes. Passengers have the option to receive additional savings by bundling a seat reservation, pre-ordering a meal service (including alcoholic beverages), and pre-paying for checked luggage. Norwegian does not charge customers for carry-on luggage.

“We are thrilled to welcome Norwegian Air International to Bradley International Airport,” CAA Board Chairman Charles R. Gray said. “The expansion of Bradley’s nonstop destinations, domestically and internationally, is a key strategic goal for the Connecticut Airport Authority. We’re pleased to demonstrate results with the addition of important routes like this one and to continue facilitating convenient business and leisure travel from Bradley.”

“The Norwegian Air International route will be Bradley Airport’s second nonstop transatlantic route,” CAA Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., said. “The additional frequencies between Bradley and Europe will provide our passengers with more options, making their travel experience more convenient. We are pleased to introduce this exciting new route to our travelers, and we look forward to our partnership with Norwegian Air International.”

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