Norse Atlantic Is Pulling Out of LAX This Summer — Here's What LA Travelers Need to Know

Norse Pulls All LAX Routes to Europe

Norse had lined up three European routes out of LAX this summer: London Gatwick with up to six weekly flights, Paris Charles de Gaulle with four, and Rome Fiumicino with two. All of them are now gone. The routes have been pulled entirely from the airline’s website and are no longer bookable.

For travelers out of Los Angeles, that’s a meaningful loss. Norse was one of the few airlines offering truly budget-friendly nonstop flights to Western Europe, and there’s no clear replacement stepping in to fill that gap.

Rising Fuel Prices Are Changing the Math

The Iran conflict has pushed jet fuel prices to a level that low-cost long-haul airlines struggle to absorb. Oil has climbed from around $62 before the conflict to nearly $113 at its peak, and the impact is felt most on the longest routes. Norse’s LAX flights ran between 11 and 12.5 hours each way, making them some of the most fuel-intensive in its network.

Fuel already accounts for a large share of airline costs, typically around 35 to 45 percent, but on ultra-long-haul routes that number has climbed above 55 percent in the current environment. That’s a tough equation to make work, especially for a budget carrier.

And there’s only so much room to offset it. Norse built its model on low fares, and that’s what its customers expect. Raise prices too much, and the demand that made those routes viable in the first place starts to disappear.

Norse Is Shrinking Fast

This isn’t just an LAX story. Norse had planned 484 departures from Europe to the U.S. during the peak summer quarter, serving JFK, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Cutting Los Angeles alone reduces that schedule by 31%, and compared to the 840 departures it operated over the same period last year, the total reduction climbs to about 60%.

The broader pullback is hard to miss. Since launching transatlantic service in 2022, Norse has now exited seven of the nine U.S. airports it once served, including Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles.

What’s left for this summer is a much smaller network: Athens to JFK, London Gatwick to JFK, Rome to JFK, and London Gatwick to Orlando.

The Bigger Picture for LA Flyers

Norse isn’t the only airline making things tougher for travelers out of Los Angeles. United CEO Scott Kirby has already warned that fares may need to rise by as much as 20% to keep up with current fuel costs, and those increases could show up quickly. At the same time, United, Delta, and JetBlue have all raised checked bag fees, with some now reaching up to $200 each way.

For now, the budget nonstop option from LAX to Europe is off the table. Europe isn’t out of reach, but getting there this summer is likely to cost more than it did a year ago.

Frequently Asked Questions: Norse Atlantic LAX Cancellations 2026

Has Norse Atlantic canceled all flights from LAX?


Yes. Norse Atlantic has removed all Los Angeles routes from its summer 2026 schedule, including flights to London Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Rome Fiumicino.

Why did Norse Atlantic cancel its LA flights?


The airline pointed to unsustainable fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict. Its LAX routes were among the longest in its network, making them especially vulnerable to rising oil prices.

What are my options if my flight was canceled?


Norse is offering three options: a full refund, a travel credit worth the ticket price plus 25%, or a rebook on a later date. Given the current uncertainty around smaller carriers, taking the refund is worth considering.

Will Norse Atlantic still fly to the U.S. this summer?


Yes, but on a much smaller schedule. The airline is focusing on East Coast routes, with flights from Athens, London Gatwick, and Rome to JFK, plus London Gatwick to Orlando.

Are other airlines cutting transatlantic routes from LAX?


Norse is the most visible exit, but the broader environment is challenging. Several major carriers have trimmed capacity and raised fees, and budget nonstop options from the West Coast are noticeably thinner than last year.

How much have airline bag fees increased?


It varies by airline, but some checked bag fees now reach up to $200 each way on certain routes.

When could Norse Atlantic return to LAX?


The airline hasn’t provided a timeline. Given its pattern of pulling back from multiple U.S. cities, a return to Los Angeles isn’t guaranteed.