Norse Atlantic Airways has decided to discontinue its Miami to Paris route.
The Norway-based airline, Norse Atlantic Airways, is ending a route it launched with great enthusiasm last December, as confirmed to TPG. The airline will no longer operate its seasonal Miami to Paris service.
This winter, Norse operated the route four times weekly, connecting Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with Miami International Airport (MIA). The seasonal service concluded in April and was planned to return in December; however, the airline has removed it from its future schedule with no intentions of resuming flights.
Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research, stated, "Low-cost airlines are ruthless in evaluating their routes, dropping any that fail to meet profitability expectations. If the Paris-Miami route isn't performing for Norse, it makes no sense for them to keep it active. Instead, they will reassign that 787 to a route with better prospects."
Norse Atlantic Airways commenced passenger flights in 2022, providing affordable, long-haul travel across the Atlantic using a fleet solely of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, many of which were leased from the now-defunct Norwegian airline.
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYSIn May, the budget airline introduced a new route from the West Coast, operating four weekly flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to CDG. However, this service is only available during the summer months as of the publication date.
The airline also operates flights from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paris.
While Air France and American Airlines will continue to provide service to Paris from Miami, the discontinuation of Norse's flight means travelers lose a budget-friendly option. There were times when remarkable deals were available on this route, with fares starting at just $99 each way.
Henry Harteveldt noted, "In the U.S., we've observed similar route adjustments by Spirit, Avelo, Frontier, and others. Low-cost carriers can't afford to be lenient regarding the routes they choose. The frequent changes can confuse consumers and disappoint customers."
"Honestly, this erodes consumer confidence in airlines. Customers might hesitate to book far in advance, fearing that the airline could be operational today but not tomorrow," he remarked.
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