Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA revised group earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the year, the group expects operating profit (EBIT) to be in the range of NOK 2.1 billion to NOK 2.6 billion, including Widerøe against previous guidance of operating profit (EBIT) to be in the range of NOK 2.5 billion to NOK 3.2 billion. The profit outlook excluded any profits from Widerøe, the regional carrier which Norwegian acquired in January of 2024.

The adjustment in the results outlook is predominantly a result of four factors. Firstly, softer traffic demand during the second quarter, with a contraction in both load factor and yield compared to last year. Secondly, a higher than projected wage settlement for pilots following the conclusion of new collective-bargaining agreements this quarter.

Thirdly, aircraft delivery delays from Boeing, which has forced the company to source external capacity corresponding to between one and two aircraft during the summer season. And finally, the NOK exchange rate has been weaker as compared to the US dollar.