In 2009, Air Norway lost 1,300 passengers after the Norwegian Air Force decided to not permit their employees to travel from Ørland, but instead have to take cheaper flights from Trondheim, located about a two-hour drive away. The reduction in ridership, along with a strengthening of the Danish krone in relation to the Norwegian, caused Air Norway to lose NOK 100,000 by August 2009.
In 2009, Air Norway faced financial difficulties due to a decision by the Norwegian Air Force that restricted employee travel from Ørland to Trondheim, resulting in a decline in passenger numbers and a weakening of their financial position.