Norwegian reported its ever passenger figures in a single year with more than 37 million passengers and a load factor of 86% in 2018. The launch of 35 new routes, the delivery of 25 brand new aircraft and a substantial increase of intercontinental traffic contributed considerably to the growth and a stronger global footprint. At the same time, 2018 was characterized by major investments, strong competition and a high oil price. Norwegian has implemented a series of cost-reduction measures to boost its financials in 2019. The company carried 37.34 million passengers in 2018, an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. The full-year load factor was 85.8%, down from 87.5% in 2017.