Eivind Roald sits on broad steps inside a modern, plant-filled building with a Christmas tree behind him.

"We are naturally not satisfied with the financial result, but I believe we have taken important steps to strengthen both our commercial operations and our financial platform," says CEO Eivind Roald.

Photo: Jan Henrik Ulvatne

Norse Atlantic: 94 per cent full – yet the numbers still do not add up

Norse Atlantic sharply increased revenue per passenger during the second quarter, while high fuel prices and lower aircraft utilisation weighed on results. The airline's strategic review is now entering a more formal phase, in which a sale, merger or partnership may become relevant.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 20 August 2026 - 11:14

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Kvinna i vit jacka framför ett SAS-flygplan och grönskande träd.

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SAS profile Anna Wilson leaves aviation to become head of industry policy for the forest industry

Anna Wilson is leaving the aviation sector after several senior roles in Swedish aviation. The former SAS profile becomes the new head of industry policy at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, where she will pursue the sector's issues including competitiveness, transport and transition.

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Norse Atlantic: 94 per cent full – yet the numbers still do not add up

Man i vit skjorta står framför en upplyst hotellpool med skylten Pool Club.

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Giorgiadis invests billions in Ving: “Now it is being upgraded”

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Jessica Norgren leaves Thon following major investment

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Belyst hotellentré med texten Luxury Hotel London, brittisk flagga och Big Ben i bakgrunden.

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Over 300 new hotels to open in Europe this year

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Slow travel and solo travel are growing among European travellers

More Europeans want to travel at a slower pace, stay longer and prioritise fewer but more memorable experiences. At the same time, solo travel is becoming an established part of travel. This is shown by DERTOUR Group's new European Travel Trend Report.

Ett Virgin Atlantic-flygplan ses ovanifrån på en flygplats med markerade taxibanor.

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UK investigates Virgin Atlantic over hidden charges

The UK competition authority CMA is investigating Virgin Atlantic over so-called “drip pricing” on package holidays. According to the authority, mandatory charges and taxes must be shown from the outset. Similar requirements already exist in Sweden.

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Norman wants to close airports – weeks before new inquiry

Peter Norman wants to see a far more centrally controlled Swedish airport structure and is open to closing several regional airports. The announcement comes just weeks before the government's special investigator, Anders Flanking, is due to present his proposals on the state's future role as an airport owner – and on Bromma's future.

Charlotte Blum in a dark jacket, pictured against turquoise sea and a sandy beach.

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Revenue surges, but profit is squeezed by acquisitions

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Mand i mørkt jakkesæt står foran en væg med indrammede billeder.

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Ving also considering leaving Sweden's travel guarantee scheme

The exodus from Sweden's travel guarantee scheme continues. Ving has now confirmed that it is considering moving its travel guarantee to Denmark – and describes the Swedish system as one of the EU's most expensive.

Rött och gult höghastighetståg från Virgin står vid en täckt järnvägsplattform.

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Virgin Trains takes next step towards London-Paris

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ESS Group turns hotel favourite into its own business

ESS Group is now turning its hotel products into a separate business. The bed linen used at the group’s destinations is being given the Boe Leisure brand and will be sold directly to consumers.

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Former Strawberry employee remanded in custody – admits multimillion embezzlement

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