Airlines

Norse Atlantic Airways unveils two new routes from the US to London

Norse Atlantic announced the launch of two new routes from the US to London Gatwick. Travelers can fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO) directly to England’s capital. The first flight is set to take off on May 25th and tickets will go on sale on February 13th. Prices will start as low as $187 (one-way).

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One-way lead in fares to London from:

Orlando $187, Fort Lauderdale $192

The flights from Orlando will begin on May 25^th, 2023 and Fort Lauderdale on May 26^th, 2023. The new routes will be in addition to the current daily New York to London service. Flights from Orlando will operate four times a week in May and June and then a daily service in the height of the summer peak season, with fares starting from $187 (one-way), including taxes. Flights from Fort Lauderdale will operate three times a week in May and June and then four times a week for the rest of the summer season, with fares starting from $192 (one-way), including taxes. Flights are available to book now at www.flynorse.com.

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Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state-of-the-art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry-leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.

The airline currently offers premium budget flights to the following destinations. The fares are for Economy Light, one-way and include all taxes:

US Advertisement	$
JFK-OSL Advertisement	199.00
FLL-OSL Advertisement	219.00
LAX-OSL Advertisement	260.00
JFK-LGW Advertisement	179.00
JFK-BER Advertisement	189.00
FLL-BER Advertisement	259.00
JFK-CDG Advertisement	219.00
JFK-FCO Advertisement	259.00
MCO-LGW Advertisement	187.00
FLL-LGW Advertisement	192.00

Airlines

Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.