US DOT grants foreign carrier permit to Norse Atlantic

The US Department of Transport (DOT) has granted a foreign carrier permit to Norse Atlantic. With this permit, Norse Atlantic can now operate direct transatlantic flights between UK and US. Norse recently received the UK Air Operator Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO, Norse Atlantic Airways, said: “We are very thankful for the support that we have received on both sides of the Atlantic throughout our application. This milestone represents a huge step in creating competition in the transatlantic market that will benefit consumers, stimulate business travel and lead to job creation. We are pleased