Norwegian Air to Offer Flights From O'Hare to London
By James Neveau •
For travelers searching for a good deal on a trip to London, a new offering at O’Hare may be just the ticket.
On Wednesday, it was revealed that Norwegian Air, one of the top airlines in Europe, will be offering flights from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to Gatwick Airport in London for as low as $174 each way.
Naturally, the low-priced flights come with some catches, as the price of a ticket only includes one carry-on bag and zero checked items. Passengers can check items for an extra fee, but other things like pillows, headphones, and in-flight meals will all cost extra for travelers on the route.
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Flights will begin from O’Hare on March 25, 2018, according to the airline’s website. The cheapest flights back from London are currently listed at $255.
According to the Chicago Tribune, four flights a week will be offered by the airline to start with, but once production ramps up on more planes for the airline’s fleet, it is expected that passengers will be able to book a flight to London any day of the week on the airline.
