Review: Norwegian Airlines

Discount airlines among European countries are so prevalent, it is unlikely to book a flight with anyone else. With fierce competition from country to country, low-cost carriers strive to provide a full-service flight experience for a fraction of the cost.

Among these affordable airlines is Norwegian Airlines, a brand that has quietly become known for its low fares and high-class service. With flights to 74 European destinations and beyond (including the French Caribbean, New York and Los Angeles), the continental carrier is quickly becoming a worldwide force in the skies.

The clean and simple website interface presents users with large fonts and clear instructions about the services included (e.g., taxes), and the services excluded from the ridiculously cheap airfare prices (e.g., checked bags, seat selection, in-flight meal service).

Once on board European flights, passengers can enjoy a comprehensive food menu from which they can order a-la-carte items, a few pieces of reading materials and a limited number of communal drop-down television screens that air family-friendly programming, even on shorter flights.

Long-haul flights are often on sale from larger cities in the United States to European locations, sometimes for as low as $150 for one way. Norwegian´s website allows visitors to search by destination and month of travel to view the best fares. Air travel’s best-kept secret can be found onboard a Norwegian Airlines flight.