Norse Atlantic Airways back in the headlines as fuel costs spike and routes trim. Norwegian long-haul LCC, base in Riga, started 2021.
Airlines have adjusted summer schedules and are temporarily suspending select routes in August–September because jet fuel costs have surged since the Iran conflict closed key shipping lanes. Carriers including American, easyJet and others have reduced seats, delayed route launches or paused services; travelers are being offered refunds or rebooking and face higher fares and fees.