Wideroe's Flyveselskap A/s

Widerøe Airlines (ICAO: WIF) is a significant regional airline primarily serving Norway and other Nordic countries.

Widerøe's Flyveselskap AS, known as Widerøe, was established on February 19, 1934, by aviator Viggo Widerøe and four associates. Initially offering air taxi, ambulance, school transport, and aerial photography services, the airline began scheduled seaplane flights in 1936. Over the decades, Widerøe has become instrumental in connecting remote communities across Norway, often operating public service obligation (PSO) routes to smaller airports. In January 2024, Norwegian Air Shuttle finalized its acquisition of Widerøe, making it the sole owner.

The airline is headquartered in Bodø, Norway, and operates with main bases in key Norwegian cities including Bergen, Bodø, Oslo, Sandefjord, and Tromsø. Widerøe operates as Scandinavia's largest regional airline, with a fleet comprising 48 aircraft. This includes 45 De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops, across various series (-100, -200, -300, Q400), and three modern Embraer E190-E2 jets. Widerøe notably holds the distinction of being the launch operator for the Embraer E190-E2.

Widerøe's route network is predominantly regional, serving 49 domestic and international destinations. Approximately half of its operations consist of Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes, which are crucial for linking smaller towns and communities to larger regional centers and primary airports. The airline also provides international services to seven airports in Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, departing from several Norwegian cities such as Oslo, Sandefjord, Bergen, and Stavanger. While Widerøe maintains partnerships with over 50 other airlines, including Norwegian, SAS, Lufthansa Group, Air France, KLM, and Emirates, it is not a member of any of the major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld). Widerøe primarily offers a single cabin class with a 2x2 seating configuration. On domestic flights exceeding 45 minutes, passengers receive complimentary coffee or tea, with snacks available for purchase. Shorter flights on smaller Dash 8 aircraft typically do not offer snack service. In-flight entertainment on the Embraer E190-E2s is limited, and Wi-Fi is generally not provided.