Norwegian Air Shuttle, or Norwegian, was founded in 1993, and is considered the the first low-cost carrier to fly non-stop between the US and Scandinavia. Lufthansa is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the largest association of airlines. It is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has two hubs at the Frankfurt Airport and the Munich Airport. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded "Norwegian", is the first low cost carrier to fly non-stop between the US and Scandinavia. Norwegian flys a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and prides itself on flying long haul aircrafts, especially designed for better comfort and more eco-friendly transportation. The airline currently operates 424 routes to 130 destinations across USA, North Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
With Norwegian, passengers can check-in online for their flight. Passengers can check in to most flights and can do so up to 24 hours to 1 hour prior to departure. Passengers must still present their boarding passes at security.
Mobile check-in
Passenger check-in from a mobile device is also available. Passengers can use their internet enabled mobile phone to also have their boarding pass sent to their device and presented at the boarding gate.
Airport kiosk
Checking in at one of the airport kiosks is a great way to save time. Passengers can use the self-service kiosks, which also includes bag drop. Please be aware of check-in deadlines.
Flight Status
Passengers can consult the status of their flight via the Norwegian Airlines website. Passengers simply select the airport, departure city and date for the status of the flight.
Boarding Information
To ensure the on time departure of flights departing on Norwegian Airlines, it is recommended passengers be at the boarding gate as timely as possible to avoid the boarding gate’s closure. For domestic flights it is advised to arrive no later than 20 minutes prior to departure. All other flights require an arrival of at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
All passengers are allowed to bring a standard item or hand luggage and one personal item.
There are no additional hand baggage allowances for parents with infants under the age of two, unless the parent has purchased a seat for the infant. Parents are permitted to take food for the infant on the flight.
Checked baggage allowances vary depending on the class of travel of each passenger: Premium and PremiumFlex passengers are allowed 2 pieces of free baggage, up to 44lbs (20kg) each. LowFare+ and Flex passengers are allowed 1 piece of free baggage, up to 44lbs (20kg). Should travellers exceed this weight limit, excess baggage is charged per pound/kilo. The maximum dimensions of free checked baggage are: 250cm x 79cm x 112cm. Baggage that exceeds the total circumference of 300cm or weighs more than 70lbs (32kg) is not permitted.
Contact: www.norwegian.com
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