Bart Jansen , USA TODAY
May 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – Norwegian Air International, a low-fare airline that recently won its first step toward approval for flights to the U.S., drew protests Thursday from rival workers who contend the bargain jets would skirt labor and safety laws.
Unions for pilots, flight attendants and mechanics claim Norwegian Air International, a subsidiary of the low-cost European carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle, located its headquarters in Ireland to dodge tough Norwegian labor laws that prohibit them from hiring contract pilots who may work for lower wages.
The airline denies the charges. The company said it hired 400 U.S. crew members based in New York and Florida over the past two years as its application was under review by the Department of Transportation. The airline has 80 workers based in Dublin and 37 aircraft registered in Ireland.
Norwegian Air Shuttle officials said its low-cost carrier would increase trans-Atlantic competition without sacrificing safety. The airline said it would hire either U.S.-based or European-based crew for all its trans-Atlantic flights.
DOT gave its initial approval to NAI on April 15 after finding no basis to reject the proposal. The department will reach a final decision after it evaluates comments from the public. The public comment period ends May 23. Rival airlines and their unions have fought the Norwegian Air application since 2013.
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