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U.S. Denies Exemption as it Mulls Norwegian Air Permit

The U.S. Department of Transportation is still reviewing Norwegian's application for a foreign air carrier permit. (Photo: Norwegian Air Shuttle)

September 3, 2014

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) dismissed an exemption Norwegian Air Shuttle sought for its Ireland subsidiary to operate to the United States, saying it needs more time to consider the airline’s application for a foreign air carrier permit. Labor unions that strongly oppose the airline’s effort hailed the decision the DOT announced on September 2, but called on the department to deny the air carrier permit.

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