Low cost flights from Argentina could be offered by Norwegian by the end of the year.
Europe’s third largest budget carrier yesterday approved the launch of an offshoot in the South American country.
The first new routes will be announced and become available for sale by the end of 2017, pending government approval.
The Norwegian Group established an Argentinian subsidiary in January and has applied for an Argentinian Air Operator’s Certificate, which is currently awaiting the official green light.
The application outlines plans for a “considerable operation”, including domestic and international flights.
Norwegian is to immediately begin to hire administrative staff in Argentina following the airline’s board of directors approving the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina as a new offshoot
The recruitment of crew will commence in the late summer.
Norwegian Air Argentina CEO, Ole Christian Melhus, said: “Argentina is an interesting market with great potential that fits Norwegian’s global strategy very well, combining affordable domestic and international flights.
“I am looking forward to continue working on realising our plans of establishing new bases, hiring many new colleagues in Argentina and not least offering low fares to the people.
“We have been very well received by Argentinian authorities and look forward to a fruitful relationship going forward.”