AUSTIN, Texas
Visit Austin, Norwegian Air and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) announced Austin as one of two new U.S. routes from London Gatwick Airport. The announcement comes after Norwegian Air celebrated its third anniversary since it first began low-cost long-haul services from Gatwick.
“The new service from Gatwick Airport will provide opportunity for additional visitors connecting from throughout the world and from the U.K.,” said Tom Noonan, president and CEO of Visit Austin. “With year over year increases in visitors from the U.K. and beyond, we anticipate this flight will be very successful. The addition of this route is also a direct reflection of how our city continues to evolve as a premier destination for travelers.”
Starting on March 27, 2018, Norwegian will begin flights to Austin with a new year-round, three-weekly service to ABIA, with fares available from £239 ($308.86) one way and Premium fares from £579 ($748.24). The eight-hour flight will depart from Barbara Jordan Terminal at 4:20 p.m. and arrive in London at 7:20 a.m.
The new route from London Gatwick to Austin will be operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft offering passengers “a spacious, modern economy cabin with seatback inflight entertainment,” together with a Premium cabin offering more legroom, complimentary meal service and airport lounge access.
An additional Norwegian route from London Gatwick Airport was announced for O'Hare in Chicago.
