Norse Atlantic Airways AS: Norse Atlantic delivers record high unit revenue and strong passenger growth in January
Arendal, Norway, 6 February 2026 - In January, Norse Atlantic Airways delivered total unit revenue in own network (TRASK) of 6.0 US cents per available seat kilometer, an increase of 21% compared to the same month in 2025, reflecting strong demand and significantly higher average ticket prices. Passenger growth was 36% to 151 thousand passengers across network and ACMI/Charter operations with a load factor of 99%, up 5%-points year-over-year.
Eivind Roald, the CEO of Norse Atlantic, comments:
"Norse Atlantic is off to a very good start in 2026 with significant improvements across nearly all operational metrics, led by higher production and robust customer demand resulting in full flights and record unit revenue in our own network.
We have completed the transition to a balanced business model with six aircraft in our own network and six on long-term charters generating stable, predictable earnings with no fuel price risk. Last, but not least, we are focusing on improving our on-time performance and customer communication after a period of operational challenges. I am pleased to see that the strategic measures taken in 2025 yielding tangible results at the start of the new year, and we are fully focused on continuing this positive trend."
(January traffic figures. Comparable figures for year-ago period shown in brackets)
- 99% load factor across network and ACMI/Charter operations (94%)
- 97% load factor in own scheduled network (91%)
- Total revenue per available seat kilometer in own network (TRASK) of 6.0 US cents, up 21% from January 2024 (5.0)
- 236 flights in own scheduled network (214)
- 263 ACMI/charter flights operated (163)
- 151,237 passengers transported (111,543) across network and ACMI/charter operations, up 36% YoY
- Norse Atlantic completed 94% of scheduled flights in the Month (100%)
- 36% of flights in own network departed within 15 minutes of scheduled departure time (70%)
- On-time performance was negatively impacted by continued Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays, airport congestion and weather challenges
- Temporary capacity reductions due to follow-on impacts on the engine maintenance program as previously communicated
Investor contacts
Anders Hall Jomaas, CFO, anders.jomaas@flynorse.com
About Norse Atlantic ASA
Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline committed to offering affordable fares on direct, long-haul flights to popular destinations, along with specialized charter and ACMI services for tailored travel needs and extensive cargo operations. Norse Atlantic operates a modern fleet of 12 fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which seat 338 passengers and offer Premium and Economy Class, serving a network of destinations across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The company's first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022, and the company has to date carried almost 5 million passengers. Norse Atlantic reported revenue of USD 680 million in the 12 months ending 30 September 2025.
This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.