Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Cape Town, set to commence operations on October 28th.
The service will run three times a week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, offering travellers greater flexibility in their travel plans.
Operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, passengers can expect a comfortable journey with fares starting from £499 return in Economy class and £1199 return in Norse Premium class. Norse Premium offers spacious seating with a generous 43” seat pitch and 12” recline, ensuring a premium travel experience.
Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and Founder of Norse Atlantic Airways, expressed the company’s commitment to expanding travel options for consumers while driving down costs. Larsen stated, “By breaking the duopoly on this route, we are not only expanding travel options for consumers but also driving down costs and putting the customer back in the pilot’s seat.”
Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development at London Gatwick, hailed the addition of the new route, emphasizing its significance for both holidaymakers and trade. “Norse has continued to grow at London Gatwick and provide excellent connectivity to a number of key markets across the US. This new route to South Africa is great news not only for those looking for a fantastic holiday destination but also for trade and inbound tourism,” Wear commented.
Outbound flights will depart London Gatwick at 20:00, arriving in Cape Town at 09:30 the following morning. Inbound flights will depart Cape Town at 11:45, reaching London Gatwick at 21:35 the same day, providing convenient travel schedules for passengers.