This winter may be different. It appears that Orient Ship Management, OSM, has been requested not to provide, or is unable to provide, sufficient pilots to cause any layoff.
As reported today, May 4, in Norway’s leading (by circulation) newspapers; DN, E24, Aftenposten and Dagbladet:
“Pilot Association:- Norwegian is understaffed pilots”. In response, Norwegian admits their management incompetence;
“It is correct not good enough internal planning meant that we did not have enough pilots for a period”.
http://www.dn.no/nyheter/naringsliv/...nnet-p-piloter
“…..pilots and cabin crew are being encouraged to work extra”
http://e24.no/jobb/norwegian-air-shu...loter/23674557
“In one message from early April, it says there is general lack of cabin crew and pilots on all Norwegian bases”
http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/ir...e-8455849.html
“Norwegian’s reputation amongst pilots in freefall”
http://www.dagbladet.no/2016/05/04/n...gian/44082579/