Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will introduce a three times weekly service between London Gatwick and Cape Town in October. The service will be operated with a 787-9 in the company’s two-class configuration.

Speaking about the announcement, Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and founder of Norse Atlantic Airways, said: “We are thrilled to introduce our new route between London and Cape Town. 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. At Norse Atlantic Airways, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the wonders of the world, and our new route to Cape Town will allow many more people to visit this amazing destination.”

Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development, London Gatwick, added: “We are proud to welcome another new route from Norse Atlantic, connecting passengers across London and the South East with Cape Town from October. 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.”

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