Norwegian has revealed site visitors figures for December continued to be closely influenced by decrease demand attributable to continued journey restrictions throughout Europe.
Nonetheless, the low-cost provider stated Christmas bookings have been optimistic.
In December, 129,664 clients flew with Norwegian, a lower of 94 per cent in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
The capability (measured in out there seat kilometres) and whole passenger site visitors (in income seat kilometres) have been each down by 98 per cent.
The load issue was 52 per cent, down 31 proportion factors.
Jacob Schram, chief government of Norwegian, stated: “The pandemic continues to have a destructive influence on our enterprise because it has had since March.
“At first of final yr, Norwegian was headed for a optimistic end in 2020, as a substitute 2020 has been a really difficult yr and we now discover ourselves combating for survival.
“Regardless of low demand in December, Christmas bookings have been optimistic, and we have now succeeded in adapting our operations to the present state of affairs.
“Our purpose is to be a financially sturdy and aggressive airline, with a brand new monetary construction, a rightsized fleet and improved buyer providing.”
He added: “The assist from our clients, workers and suppliers this previous yr has been extraordinary.
“All of us want to journey and meet our buddies and family members once more and at Norwegian our focus continues to be to attach individuals in a secure and comfy method.
“The vaccination is now being rolled out internationally and is nice information for each the aviation trade and people who wish to journey.
“We can be prepared to satisfy the competitors for patrons after the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Final yr was a troublesome yr, however we are going to proceed to struggle and are available out of this disaster as a stronger Norwegian,” Schram stated.
Norwegian operated 9 plane on common in December, primarily on home routes in Norway.
