Norse Atlantic Airways: New Athens – New York JFK Route in 2024

Photo source: Athens International Airport

Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline, Norse Atlantic Airways, on Friday announced the commencement of ticket sales for its newest seasonal route connecting Athens, Greece, to New York JFK.

Flights will operate up to five times a week throughout the busy summer season from May 30, 2024, until October 26.

According to an announcement, the new service is poised to meet the surging demand among American travellers seeking a seamless, direct and affordable convenient travel solution to Greece.

“We believe this route will not only cater to the demand for travel to Greece but will also create opportunities for cultural exchange and business collaborations between these two vibrant destinations,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and founder of Norse Atlantic Airways.

Photo source: Norse Atlantic Airways

Commenting on Norse Atlantic Airways’ announcement for the launch of their summer 2024 direct operations on the Athens – New York / JFK route, Athens International Airport (AIA) Communications & Marketing Director Ioanna Papadopoulou referred to a “truly spectacular development” for the airport, Athens and Greece, enhancing connectivity and offering a wide range of traveling options to the wider public.

According to Papadopoulou, the US has traditionally been the most dynamically developing market for Athens and especially in 2023, passenger numbers between the Greek capital and all US destinations have been soaring, demonstrating double digit increases vs the pre-pandemic era, with New York topping the list.

“We are absolutely certain that the route will be a tremendous success, as passengers will enjoy the excellent product offered by Norse Atlantic Airways,” she said.

Headquartered in Arendal, Norway, Norse Atlantic exclusively operates modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Norse Atlantic Airways, economy class.

Norse Atlantic Airways, premium seat.

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