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Norwegian’s traffic falls 95% as Covid restrictions take toll

Air
Rob Gill
4 December 2020

Struggling budget carrier Norwegian saw passenger numbers slump by 95% in November as Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced around Europe.

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Norwegian, which filed for bankruptcy protection (examinership) in Ireland last month, is also reported to have asked investors for another £340 million cash injection.

Despite the plunge in passengers last month, Norwegian said Christmas bookings “look promising” and the airline has added another 62 flights over the festive period.

Jacob Schram, Norwegian’s chief executive, said: “The pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our business as travel restrictions remain.