Norwegian air review
When I got to the airport I went to check in and found that it is all done by machine, so I had to scan my document and choose my seats. This was great because I got to select a seat on my own row with a window! Bonus point 1. Also, no one checked my hand luggage either, it wasn't weighed (10kg allowance) nor were the dimensions checked.
After check in I received a text message from Norwegian air asking people to volunteer to change flights for 200€ compensation due to a technical issue. It wasn't the greatest thing to ask someone getting a connecting flight, but I just ignored it.
When I got to the gate I overheard someone mention that a lot of people were being put on standby, so they either overbooked the flight or had to down size the plane due to this technical issue they mentioned. The plane left on time despite this.
The flight arrived on time in Stockholm and I had to make my way though security again, which was not ideal for my water situation. I ended spending £10 on about 3 litres of water.
Unfortunately the flight to Bangkok was delayed by 1.5 hours, which isn't really too bad considering I've waited 4 hours many times flying to/from Turkey. The bonus for this is that when I boarded the flight I still had 3 seats to myself! On a 10 hour flight that was the best thing that could have happened.
I got to fly on one of the new dreamliners and I absolutely recommend getting on one of these planes.
The great features of these planes are:
☆ big windows with dimming facilities
☆ TV, films and music in the back of the seat in front. Easy to operate and good to watch the planes location as you're flying.
☆ toilet facilities were good
☆ mood lighting to allow for a relaxing sleep
☆ I didn't get jet lag at all, this is supposed to be down to the improved air system
I personally don't have any negatives towards the plane or the service provided by Norwegian air. I wouldn't hesitate to fly with them again despite them having some negative reviews.
Overall I paid just shy of £200 for a one way ticket from London Gatwick to Bangkok via Stockholm. I took my own food and didn't check in a bag. I got a bargain!
I definitely recommend catching a flight with this company, but it has to be on a dreamliner!
Jennifer x
