Norwegian Group reports strong March demand with 2 million passengers

Norwegian Air Shuttle and its subsidiary Widerøe carried a combined 2.03 million passengers in March 2026, reflecting solid demand driven by early Easter travel and strong forward bookings for spring and summer.

Norwegian accounted for 1.68 million passengers, while Widerøe carried 350,000. The group reported high load factors, with Norwegian reaching 87.7%—a significant increase year-on-year—indicating effective capacity management despite a 6% reduction in available seat capacity.

Operational performance remained strong, with Norwegian achieving 99.2% regularity and 87.8% punctuality. Widerøe also improved its reliability, with punctuality rising sharply to 89.8% and load factor increasing to 73.8%.

While demand remains robust, the group noted rising fuel prices as a potential challenge. However, its fuel hedging strategy is helping mitigate cost volatility and maintain competitive fares.

Overall, the results highlight resilient travel demand and stable operational performance across both airlines as they head into the busy summer season.