Widerøe is Norway's oldest and largest regional airline, founded in 1934. Operating primarily along the Norwegian coast and fjord regions, the airline plays a critical role in connecting small, remote communities that are often inaccessible by road or rail. It is particularly known for serving the Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) airports scattered across western and northern Norway. The airline operates an extensive domestic route network and also serves select destinations in Scandinavia and Europe. Widerøe is majority-owned by a consortium of Norwegian investors following its separation from the SAS Group, which had been a major stakeholder for decades. Widerøe is renowned for its Explore Norway pass, offering flexible travel across its network. The airline has a strong safety record and is deeply integrated into Norway's public service obligation (PSO) route system, which subsidizes essential air links to underserved regions.