This archive report was first published on 22 April 2020.
On April 22, 2020, Norwegian Air announced plans to lay off approximately 4,700 employees, accounting for about 90% of its workforce, as the airline struggles to cope with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The airline's decision comes as the global aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges, with many airlines forced to ground their fleets and reduce operations in response to the crisis.
