The service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, departed on Tuesday (14 June) and will ramp up to daily flights from 4 July. 

Later this week on Saturday (18 June), Norse will commence three-weekly flights from the Norwegian capital to Fort Lauderdale and its Oslo-Orlando route will also offer three-weekly services from 5 July. 

Flights from Oslo to Los Angeles will start on 9 August, ahead of Norse’s long-awaited London-New York service on 12 August. 

Return fares will be offered from £255, including taxes but not baggage. Its daily direct service, departing Gatwick, will be operated by a 787 Dreamliner.

Flights will depart Gatwick at 1pm, arriving New York JFK at 3.55pm. Returns will depart New York at 5.55pm, arriving Gatwick at 6.20am (+1)

Norse offers two cabin choices, economy and premium, with passengers able to choose from Light, Classic and Plus fare and baggage options. 

“Norse Atlantic Airways has now entered a new chapter, we are delivering on our promise to offer affordable value and a quality travelling experience to all," said chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen.

"Our first flight to New York from Oslo is the culmination of months of preparation and hard work by dedicated colleagues across all departments. This marks a proud moment for us all at Norse as we now look ahead to ramping up our network for the benefit of customers, businesses and local economies."