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Norse Atlantic Launches Los Angeles-Athens Flights

DALLAS — Norse Atlantic (N0) is launching a new nonstop route between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) this summer, adding to its transatlantic network.

Commencing on June 3, 2025, the airline plans to operate four weekly flights on its two-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The inaugural flight will depart LAX at 14:30 local time and arrive in the Greek capital at 13:10 the following afternoon. For the 12-hour, 40-minute flight, passengers can choose economy or premium economy, with fares starting from USD 269.

All seats feature personal in-flight entertainment, USB chargers, and power outlets, enhancing the passenger experience.

Photo: Alexander Berman/Airways

Comments from the CEO, Bjørn Tore Larsen

"We’re thrilled to be launching a new route between Los Angeles and Athens this year. We expect the uptake to be positive as we offer this budget-friendly route, opening up more transatlantic options for our customers and the opportunity to explore the ancient city of Athens and rich history of Los Angeles. Our goal is to make travel accessible and affordable for everyone and this is another step in that mission and in our commitment to offer new destinations.” 

Norse Atlantic is a low-cost, long-haul airline headquartered in Arendal, Norway, offering passengers flights at affordable fares. The airline operates 15 low-emission and modern Boeing 787 aircraft across its network, serving destinations from New York and Los Angeles to London, Oslo, Rome, and beyond.

Norse currently operates multiple seasonal routes from LA, including London (LGW), Paris (CDG), and Rome (FCO). With Athens now added to its network, the airline marks its commitment to offering passengers a greater variety of destinations at competitive costs from the US.

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