Scandinavian Airlines has increased the number of flights from Norway to Manchester by 40 per cent as a result of what the company is describing as “the Ole effect”. Demand for flights to the city has soared since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, 46, was appointed Manchester United’s caretaker manager last December, a position that is expected to be made permanent this summer. The airline has responded to the growing number of Norwegians wanting to visit Old Trafford by significantly increasing the number of flights available.

United have been in fine form during Solskjaer’s reign as caretaker manager REUTERS/JOHN SIBLEY/FILE PHOTO

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