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Norwegian Air Adds 120 Extra Flights After Sas Cancellations
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 18, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 18, 2026
Quick Summary
Norwegian Air will operate 120 additional flights across the Nordic region from March 25 to April 12 to meet surging demand following SAS flight cancellations amid skyrocketing jet fuel costs tied to the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran. Fuel prices have more than doubled, pushing many carriers to ca
Norwegian Air adds 120 flights after SAS cancellations
Norwegian Air Responds to Increased Demand Amid SAS Cancellations
COPENHAGEN, March 18 (Reuters) - Norwegian Air said on Wednesday it will add 120 flights in the Nordic region between March 25 and April 12 as demand rose after rival SAS on Tuesday announced cancellations over high jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Impact of Rising Jet Fuel Prices
Global airlines sounded the alarm on Tuesday over soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, warning of extra costs, higher fares and cuts to some routes.
Details of Norwegian Air's Additional Flights
Main Destinations
Flights will mainly be added between the Nordic countries and Spain's Malaga, Alicante and Las Palmas destinations, a Norwegian Air spokesperson told Reuters.
Other Added Routes
Some other flights will also be added, such as to London.
Source of Additional Capacity
The available capacity comes from flights Norwegian has cancelled on Middle East routes.
Pricing Strategy
Norwegian has not added a fuel surcharge to its tickets but instead uses dynamic pricing based on supply and demand which means increased fuel costs may result in higher prices on some routes, it said.
(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen and Essi Lehto, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Key Takeaways
- •Norwegian Air expands services in the Nordics with an extra 120 flights between March 25 and April 12, capitalizing on gaps from SAS cancellations (apnews.com).
- •Jet fuel prices have surged sharply—from roughly $85–90 to $150–200 per barrel—due to disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz caused by the U.S.–Israeli–Iran conflict, prompting industry-wide cost pressures and cancellations (aljazeera.com).
- •Global airlines—including Qantas, Air New Zealand, SAS, and others—have responded with fare hikes and schedule adjustments as fuel prices pressure margins and capacity (aljazeera.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwegian Air adds 120 extra flights after SAS cancellations
1Why is Norwegian Air adding extra flights?
Norwegian Air is adding 120 extra flights in the Nordic region because demand increased after SAS announced flight cancellations due to high jet fuel prices.
2When will the extra Norwegian Air flights operate?
The extra flights will operate between March 25 and April 12.
3What caused SAS to cancel its flights?
SAS cancelled flights due to soaring jet fuel prices caused by the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
4How is the Iran war affecting airlines?
The conflict has triggered higher jet fuel prices, leading to higher costs, potential fare increases, and reduced routes for airlines.
5Which region will be affected by the added Norwegian Air flights?
The extra flights will be added in the Nordic region.
