About Wideroe

Wideroe, often recognized as one of the largest regional airlines in Scandinavia, has a notable history that highlights its significant contributions and resilience in the aviation industry. Established during the early 20th century, the airline initially served as a provider of air transport to the remote locations of Norway, helping connect small communities with larger urban centers. This strategic orientation towards under-served routes distinguished Wideroe from bigger carriers, allowing it to embed itself deeply in the regional transportation network. Over the decades, the airline has maintained a focused commitment to serving these crucial yet less accessible areas, facilitating not only passenger travel but also crucial cargo transport, which has been essential for the economies of these regions. Wideroe prides itself on a diverse fleet that's specifically tailored to operate efficiently on short-haul routes. This specialization allows the airline to adopt and implement technologies and systems designed to maximize operational efficiency and adaptability in challenging terrains and weather conditions typical of Scandinavian geographies. Its dedication to sustainability is evident in its strategic choices and business practices aimed at reducing environmental impact. The flexibility of Wideroe’s fleet also enables a frequent and reliable schedule, ensuring that communities remain well-connected, which is vital for both social and economic reasons, especially in isolated areas. In terms of services, Wideroe goes beyond merely connecting various points within Scandinavia. The airline offers a variety of customer-focused services that cater to diverse passenger needs, whether they're traveling for business or leisure. An emphasis on customer service can be seen in the airline’s approach to in-flight comfort, booking processes, and handling of passenger needs and requests, aiming to create a personalized and hassle-free travel experience. Additionally, Wideroe has been known to participate in various partnerships and codeshare agreements, expanding their service reach and making international travel more accessible for its passengers. These collaborations have been instrumental in integrating Wideroe further into the global aviation landscape while still maintaining its core focus on regional connectivity.

Overall Value for Money

4.5

From 2 reviews

Seat and Cabin Space

5.0

From 2 reviews

Customer Service

5.0

From 2 reviews

Meals and Beverages

2.0

From 1 review

Recommend Airline

100.0%

From 2 reviews

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Hilda Saldana
Hilda SaldanaNov 30, 2025
KLM

From Unprofessional to Unlawful – A Shocking Airline Experience My husband and I were flying from Cape Town to Berlin with a connecting flight in Amsterdam. We arrived at Amsterdam with plenty of time and sat at the gate indicated on the screens. The screen only showed a delay—there were no announcements over the speakers and no information from staff. Suddenly, we received a text message informing us of a gate change. We immediately went to the new gate and arrived just five minutes after the message, only to be told we could not board because we were “too late.” However, two passengers who arrived after us were allowed to board without issues. How is that acceptable? We were checked in, had boarding passes in hand, and were present at the airport the entire time. Based on what we witnessed, it appears our seats were given away to other passengers. To make matters worse, the three women at the gate behaved incredibly unprofessionally—they were dismissive, rude, and even laughed in our faces as we explained that our minor children were at home alone in Berlin, waiting for us to return. We asked for their names and they refused to provide them. We received no support. The complaints desk simply rebooked us for the next morning. As a result, we are now spending the night in the airport—exhausted, distressed, and extremely worried about our children at home. This experience was not only deeply unprofessional, but it raises serious concerns about fairness and compliance with passenger rights. How can it be legal for a company be allowed to operate this way? They sell you something and then do not deliver. And then there is no accountability, communication or owing up to a mistake. Deceitful company. I would be ashamed to work there.

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