Norwegian airline Widerøe will return to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Scandinavia’s largest regional airline last operated from Liverpool in 2020, with their previous service coming to an end due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it will return with twice weekly departures to Bergen from March 31, 2023.
Widerøe will become the third new airline to commence operations from Liverpool since the lifting of covid travel restrictions, as the airport continues its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. Lufthansa and PLAY both began operating from the Speke-based airport in 2022, offering onward connections to global destinations.
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Liverpool follows Heathrow as Widerøe’s second UK operation will see Norway become the 25th European country to be linked with direct connections from Liverpool. Liverpool Airport expects the route to become popular again, with many Norwegian fans heading to the North West to watch live Premier League football.
Paul Winfield, director of aviation development for Liverpool John Lennon Airport said: “Today’s announcement demonstrates the confidence airlines now have regarding the opportunities available to them at Liverpool and we are delighted to welcome Scandinavia’s largest regional airline Widerøe back to Liverpool.
"Their twice weekly service will once again provide passengers from across the North West with a great way to visit the city of Bergen as well as access to the Fjords and the popular cruise market from there. It will also allow passengers from across Norway to visit Liverpool and the wider North West using the region’s Faster, Easier and Friendlier Airport”.
Christian Skaug, commercial director for Widerøe added, “After two challenging years with severe international travel restrictions, we are extremely happy to share the news that we are returning to Liverpool.
"We have high hopes for this route, both for travellers from Norway to Liverpool and for Merseysiders to further discover Norway and Bergen. The route is tailor made for excellent onwards connections into the famous Norwegian fjords and the breath-taking scenery of the north.”
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