Problems with air traffic at airports in Oslo
Several hundred passengers had to stay overnight at a hotel, or at Oslo Airport on Wednesday night due to cancelled flights because of winter weather.... The post Problems with air traffic at airports...
View ArticleBurnt bread led to evacuation at Gardermoen
On Thursday evening, Oslo Airport, Gardermoen was evacuated after burnt bread in one of the restaurants triggered the fire alarm. Communications Manager Joachim Westher... The post Burnt bread led to...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines adds wide-body option to its Oslo operation
Turkish Airlines will upgrade one of its two daily flights to Avinor’s Oslo Airport from its Istanbul Ataturk base to an A330 service. Avinor’s... The post Turkish Airlines adds wide-body option to...
View ArticleWheelchair user forgotten at OSL – missed her flight
Wheelchair passenger forgotten at gate at Gardermoen – missed her flight An 83 year old woman in a wheelchair who was traveling for a health... The post Wheelchair user forgotten at OSL – missed her...
View ArticleSmuggled khat to Norway
Smuggled khat to Norway Two of the travelers to Oslo airport in the early morning of January 6 were caught with khat in the luggage... The post Smuggled khat to Norway appeared first on Norway Today.
View ArticleIncreased sales of alcohol at Oslo airport
On average, foreigners bought 0.14 liters of pure alcohol at the Oslo tax airport stores from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the second quarter... The post Increased sales of alcohol at Oslo airport...
View ArticleEasyJet opens a route to Berlin from Avinor Oslo Airport
Jasper Spruit, Vice President, Traffic Development at Oslo Airport, has welcomed the addition of the route operated by the airline and believes that even better... The post EasyJet opens a route to...
View ArticlePolice still to be armed at Oslo Airport
Law Enforcement Granted Extension of Armament at Oslo Airport The Norwegian Ministry of Justice has granted an eight week extension of police armament at Oslo... The post Police still to be armed at...
View ArticleA very busy Easter is expected
This year’s Easter holidays are just around the corner, and a lot of travellers are expected in the coming days. Inspired by the traditional Norwegian... The post A very busy Easter is expected...
View ArticleSmuggled doping agents in 172 bottles of cough syrup
In April, an airline passenger from Hong Kong arrived at Oslo Airport, with a terrible amount of cough syrup. Customs agents were suspicious and... The post Smuggled doping agents in 172 bottles of...
View ArticleAssault Arrest at Gardermoen
Sunday’s domestic travelers at Gardermoen airport watched as an individual was placed under arrest and charged with provoking a physical assault upon one or more... The post Assault Arrest at...
View ArticleDrone caused Oslo airport to close incoming air traffic for 20 minutes
Oslo airport was closed for incoming air traffic on Tuesday afternoon for 20 minutes after a drone was observed in the air near the airport.... The post Drone caused Oslo airport to close incoming air...
View ArticleQatar Airways adds A350 to their operation at Oslo Airport
As the first Nordic airport, Qatar Airways will use their brand-new Airbus A350-900 between Doha and Avinor Oslo Airport. The first flight with the new... The post Qatar Airways adds A350 to their...
View ArticleGardermoen pilot over alcohol-limit detained for two weeks
The pilot, who was taken in after an alcohol test at Oslo Airport on Friday, was put into custody for two weeks starting Saturday. ... The post Gardermoen pilot over alcohol-limit detained for two...
View ArticleHeading towards a record summer at Oslo Airport
Norway’s main airport has never been busier than it is this summer. Friday 15 June is the busiest day for jetting off, and more than... The post Heading towards a record summer at Oslo Airport appeared...
View ArticleOslo Airport to be expanded again
Oslo Airport is being rebuilt, this time to divert traffic from outside the Schengen area and accommodate a new lounge after passport control. The... The post Oslo Airport to be expanded again...
View ArticleIllegal knives confiscated at Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Custom Agents at Gardermoen have seized over 600 illegal knives during the first half of this year, an increase compared with the corresponding period last... The post Illegal knives confiscated at...
View ArticleGardermoen Airport plans a 3.3 billion NOK expansion
In order to increase the capacity of travelers outside the Schengen area, Avinor will expand Oslo Airport at Gardermoen by 30,000 square meters. In... The post Gardermoen Airport plans a 3.3 billion...
View ArticleHungarian low cost carrier comes to Gardermoen
Hungarian Wizz Air will launch a daily direct route between Oslo and Gdansk in April next year. The flights will take place from Oslo Airport.... The post Hungarian low cost carrier comes to Gardermoen...
View ArticleOslo airport tests self-propelled snow plowers
This winter Avinor will test two self-propelled snow plowing vehicles at Gardermoen. This is one of the first projects in the world where large machines... The post Oslo airport tests self-propelled...
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