Norwegian Ceasing Operations Out of T.F. Green, Multiple U.S. Locations Due to 737 Max Grounding
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Norwegian Ceasing Operations Out of T.F. Green, Multiple U.S. Locations Due to 737 Max Grounding
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The move follows months of substitute aircraft operations covering the airline’s routes due to the global grounding of the 737 Max.
“We’ve been informed by Norwegian that they’re ceasing operations at Green,” said T.G. Green spokesperson Bill Fischer on Tuesday, of the airline that bills itself as "Europe's Best Low-Cost Airline." “And it’s not just Providence, They’re ceasing operations out of New York, New Jersey, and Hamilton [airport in Ontario].”
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“It’s clear that the 737 Max development impacted the Norwegian economic model, and in turn they made a significant announcement today throughout the northeast,” said Fischer. “One of the biggest problems with the 737 Max, besides public safety, is how and when it will end."
“It’s unfortunate, as this was a successful, popular route,” said Fischer of the Norwegian routes between Green and Ireland. “That gives promise when we pursue conversations with other airlines.”
Nonstop services to Cork and Shannon ended in March with the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft and passengers were rerouted to Dublin flights out of Stewart Airport in New York and Providence. Now, service to Dublin from those cities will cease by September 15.