I flew on Northern Europe’s best low-cost airline – the price for a flight is crazy and we slept nearly the whole way

THE best airlines in Europe have been revealed – and I was lucky enough to fly on one of them during a long-haul flight.

Norse Atlantic Airways was awarded the Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe by this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards.

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Not only that, but it also came in fifth place for the World’s Best Long Haul Low Cost Airlines.

And after a recent 11-hour flight with them, I definitely agree.

I boarded the budget airline for a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town.

I splashed out on premium economy costing £3,583 – that may sound like a lot but it was nearly £1,500 cheaper than other rival airlines.

Doing the long flight with my five-year-old son, it was worth every penny.

He slept nearly the whole way from from 10pm to 7am, while I snatched a manageable 5ish hours.

It might not have been a full night sleep but it was more than I had ever slept in standard economy.

Premium seats also include ear plugs, eye masks, pillows and blankets at the start of the flight, as well as headphones and two meals.

I was impressed with the food (after all, plane meals are notoriously hit and miss) with a tasty tortellini and cheesecake.

But even the economy flights are pretty good, which we tried on our return home.

While the seats are slimmer, we booked bulkhead seats which felt just as roomy (even for my 5ft10 self).

We were happy with the paid-for snack options too, with hot sandwiches and ready noodle pots.

It also felt much easier seeing as it was a day flight, and didn’t need the blankets and pillows as much which were extra.

Along with friendly staff, I was more than impressed with Norse – and they are next on my list to fly with again to Orlando.

Other award-winning airlines include Qatar Airways, named the world’s best airline for the ninth time.

The Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey and the Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski both tried it out.

And are some of our other airline reviews, including the airline with the best food.