"Norwegian Air Shuttle" is the official corporate name of the parent company, while "Norwegian Air" is the brand name used by the public. In 2026, the airline operates as a streamlined, "low-cost" carrier focusing on short-haul European routes. It is important to note that the "Long Haul" division (Norwegian Long Haul) that once flew to the U.S. and Thailand was permanently shuttered in 2021 as part of a massive corporate restructuring. Therefore, in 2026, if you are flying "Norwegian," you are likely flying within Europe or to North Africa on a Boeing 737. Many travelers confuse it with Norse Atlantic Airways, a separate airline that purchased many of Norwegian's old Boeing 787s to fly the transatlantic routes that Norwegian abandoned. While they share a similar "red-nose" livery and a heritage of low-cost Nordic travel, they are entirely different companies with separate booking systems, loyalty programs, and management teams.