Should Norse Atlantic Airways target Manchester?
Norse Atlantic Airways are planning to launch operations in Summer 2022 from London, Oslo and Paris to various points in the US, using the Boeing 787 aircraft, of which 15 aircraft are awaiting delivery. London Gatwick has been named as the London airport and a British AOC is pending. As the airline is obtaining a UK AOC, should the new airline look at Manchester as a base? Manchester is the UK's third busiest airport and busiest outside of London. The airport has flights across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America - including several routes to USA. At the time of writing, in Summer 2022, the airport is expected to having the following US routes (subject to change): Atlanta - Virgin Atlantic (7x weekly on A330) Boston - Aer Lingus (not currently on sale) Houston - Singapore Airlines (5x weekly on A350) Los Angeles - Virgin Atlantic (3x weekly on A330) New York JFK - Aer Lingus (7x weekly on A321LR) New York JFK - Virgin Atlantic (7x weekly on A330) Orlando International - Aer Lin...