Norwegian Airlines took off to New York this afternoon from Edinburgh Airport for the first time.
The low-cost airline is offering flights to three destinations in the US from £138.
The CEO Bjorn Kjos was in the airport to see the first flight on its way with lots of people bound for weddings in America.
The flight to Stewart International Airport is a daily service and the other routes will begin tomorrow and Saturday to Providence Rhode Island and Hartford Connecticut.
Edinburgh – 14 transatlantic flights per week from £138 one way:
Stewart Intl (New York) – daily flights. Depart Edinburgh 17:15, arrive Stewart 20:00
Providence (greater Boston) – x4 weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun). Depart Edinburgh 17:30, arrive Providence 20:10
Bradley Intl (New England/Connecticut) – x3 weekly flights (Tues, Thurs, Sat). Depart Edinburgh 17:40, arrive Bradley 20:20
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