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• Gianluca Lo Nostro
Norse Atlantic Airways continued to operate at reduced capacity in September, saying high fuel prices weighed on the struggling carrier despite a rise in revenue. The update underscores the tension between revenue growth and operating-cost pressure as the airline manages its capacity.
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Norse Atlantic Airways continued to operate at reduced capacity in September, saying high fuel prices weighed on the struggling carrier despite a rise in revenue. The update underscores the tension between revenue growth and operating-cost pressure as the airline manages its capacity.
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