This is expected to improve access to Greenland for North American travelers, including Canadians.
The deal will not only improve connections to North America but also strengthen air travel across the Arctic and Nordic regions, the companies said.
Promoting tourism, economic growth
In particular, it will facilitate travel between Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, as Icelandair also signed a similar agreement with Atlantic Airways, the Faroese airline, to improve links within the Arctic.
“This agreement is vital both commercially and for our countries, fostering deeper connections and mutual growth,” Atlantic Airways CEO Jóhanna á Bergi said. “Joining Icelandair’s diverse route network offers significant advantages, enabling us to collectively provide better and more flexible services to our passengers.”
The first route under the new partnership will link Billund, Denmark, to Keflavik, and then to Nuuk, Greenland, starting in March 2025.
Frozen shore in Iqaluit., Nunavut. The Air Greenland, Icelandair agreement will help facilitate tourism to the region, the companies’ CEOs say. (Eilis Quinn/Eye on the Arctic)
“With this landmark codeshare agreement, Air Greenland is thrilled to enhance connectivity across the Nordics and the Arctic,” Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter Sørensen said.
“By collaborating with Icelandair and Atlantic Airways, we’re bridging our communities and opening new doors for travelers, making it easier than ever to explore the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes of our northern regions.”
Boosting Nunavut travel
Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason said the agreement would also foster tourism and economic growth across the North. In particular, he highlighted that the partnership would also promote travel to Arctic Canada, including Nunavut.
The deal will take full effect once Air Greenland completes its certification under international safety standards.
Related stories from around the North:
Canada: Airlines’ new routes from N.W.T. to Ontario can capitalize on int’l tourism: expert, CBC News
Greenland: New Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq flight aims to boost Greenland tourism, Eye on the Arctic
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