Norwegian Air September load factor rises to 87.1% as passenger traffic climbs 7%
JETS•Norwegian Air reported 2.8 million group passengers in September 2026, while its capacity rose 6% and traffic increased 7%, lifting its load factor 0.6 points to 87.1%.
1. September traffic
Norwegian reported 2.8 million group passengers in September, including 2.4 million at Norwegian and 394,000 at Widerøe. Norwegian capacity rose 6% to 3,833 million ASK, traffic increased 7% to 3,339 million RPK, and its load factor improved 0.6 points to 87.1%.
2. Operational performance
Norwegian recorded 99.4% regularity and 84.3% punctuality, with an average of 94 aircraft operating during the month. Widerøe capacity rose 3% to 208 million ASK and traffic increased 1% to 149 million RPK, while its load factor fell 1.6 points to 71.8%; punctuality was 94.5% and regularity 98.2%.
