Is Norwegian Air canceling its trans-Atlantic flights from T.F. Green Airport a major loss for Rhode Island?

Mark S. Murphy

08/16/2019

NORWEGIAN AIRLINES, which is running ads on public transit buses in Dublin, Ireland, would be eligible for reimbursement for the campaign under the Air Service Development Fund program. / PBN PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY — NORWEGIAN AIR is ending its trans-Atlantic service, including flights from T.F. Green Airport to Dublin, which the airline had promoted in Ireland when it began the service. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY

When Norwegian Air announced that it was going to fly to Europe from T.F. Green Airport, it heralded a new day for Rhode Island travelers. Finally, a direct flight to Europe, a beachhead in what would become a significant part of the airport’s travel options.

More than two years later, flagging demand and the Boeing 737 Max plane groundings have pushed Norwegian in the hole, so the discount airline has discontinued its overseas flights from Rhode Island. It was fun while it lasted, at least for those who took advantage of the service. But is it really a big deal?

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