KANATA,
ON and NUUK, GREENLAND, May 17, 2024
/CNW/ - Get ready for an extraordinary journey like no other!
Canadian North and Air Greenland are thrilled to announce a new
travel experience that bridges culture, business, and tourism
between Greenland and Canada.
This summer from June 26 to October
23, Air Greenland and Canadian North will offer direct
interline flights every Wednesday between Nuuk, the capital of
Greenland and Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Montreal, Kuujjuaq and Ottawa travellers will also enjoy same-day
service to and from Nuuk via Iqaluit, making it easier than ever to reach
the heart of Greenland's
charm.
Tickets are now available for purchase online at
www.canadiannorth.com/greenland or www.airgreenland.com, or through
travel agents.
While on board, passengers will experience the warm embrace of
Arctic hospitality with exceptional inflight service:
- Air Greenland Dash 8 (Iqaluit ↔ Nuuk) – a complimentary fresh
and delicious sandwich prepared by Kylling og Co., perfectly paired
with coffee, tea and water.
- Canadian North 737 (Ottawa
↔ Iqaluit / Montreal ↔ Iqaluit / Kuujjuaq ↔ Iqaluit) – complimentary hot meal and
beverage service, topped off with a warm cookie and 'special
coffee'.
This exciting interline partnership between Canadian North and
Air Greenland enables a seamless journey through Greenland, Southern
Canada, Nunavut, and
Nunavik, with just one ticket purchase.
The launch of this route is a continuation of the 2022 agreement
between Nunavut and Greenland, to increase cooperation in the
areas of culture, education, fisheries and green energy, and, to
pave the way for better mobility. The latter is now becoming a
reality. This route will enhances Arctic connectivity and allow
passengers to travel between Northern
Canada and Greenland
without needing to travel south first.
"Our mission is to lift Greenland, and with the opening of the route
to Iqaluit, we will greatly
contribute to further opening up the country for cooperation with
our cousins and neighbours to the west. The desire to visit each
other in the Arctic region has increased since the last scheduled
flight between the two capitals in 2014. We believe that the time
and the local market are now right to resume the route", says
Malik Hegelund Olsen, Executive
Chairman of Air Greenland.
"We're excited to boost tourism, encourage regional and cultural
collaboration, and drive economic development through this
groundbreaking partnership," says Shelly De
Caria, President and CEO of Canadian North. "The launch of
this route highlights Canadian North's commitment to fostering
connections between communities and deepening cultural ties."
"Canadian North and Air Greenland have been working towards
connecting our two regions since January, 2020, when we signed a
letter of intent. This work has continued despite being temporarily
delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic," says Johnny Adams, Executive Chairman of Canadian
North. "We are very excited that this route is launching,
connecting the circumpolar region.
"I am very pleased that we have succeeded in establishing a
collaboration with Canadian North, so that travellers in the future
can easily book tickets all the way to three additional
destinations in the region. It will be exciting to follow the
development, and we look forward to both sending residents
westwards and receiving guests from both Nunavut, Nunavik and Canada", says Air Greenland's CEO, Jacob
Nitter Sørensen.
Unforgettable adventures await in Greenland and Canada. Book your travel today
at www.canadiannorth.com/greenland or www.airgreenland.com, or
through a travel agent.
Schedule Highlights (local times shown)
- Flights will be operated between Nuuk and Iqaluit with Air Greenland Dash 8 aircraft,
with same-day connections to Ottawa, Kuujjuaq and Montreal by Canadian North 737 jets.
- The flight time between Nuuk and Iqaluit is approximately 2 hours, with a
2-hour time zone difference.
- Westbound flight departs Nuuk (GOH) at 14:55 (2:55 pm local) and arrives in Iqaluit (YFB) at 14:00 (2:00 pm local)
- Eastbound flight departs Iqaluit (YFB) at 15:15
(3:15 pm local) and arrives in Nuuk
(GOH) at 20:15 (8:15 pm local)
Other Facts:
- Tickets can be purchased online at www.canadiannorth.com or
www.airgreenland.com, or through travel agents.
- The interline route will be operated every Wednesday, from
June 26 to October 23, 2024, with
potential to expand this service if demand is good.
- One-way ticket prices between Nuuk and Iqaluit start at 1,995
kroner or $392 Canadian
dollars.
- Canadian citizens will need a passport to enter Greenland and to return home at the end of
their trip.
- Greenland citizens will need
to apply for an entry permit to Canada – more details here.
Links:
- Canadian North website – www.canadiannorth.com
- Air Greenland website –
www.airgreenland.com
- Canadian North Greenland
travel planning webpage – www.canadiannorth.com/greenland
About Canadian North:
Canadian North is a 100%
Inuit-owned airline that connects people and delivers essential
goods throughout Canada's North –
safely, reliably and always with friendly and caring customer
service. Canadian North Airlines services 25 communities within the
Northwest Territories, Nunavik and
Nunavut, along with Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, and now extending its service to
Nuuk, Greenland through an
interline partnership with Air Greenland – with a versatile fleet
of Boeing 737, ATR 42 and ATR 72 Freighter aircraft. Canadian North
is also the premier charter services provider for large resource
sector clients requiring dependable, efficient and economical
fly-in/fly-out air service and it operates flights across
North America and beyond for
sports teams, cruise lines, tour operators and many others.
Canadian North is wholly owned by Makivik Corporation and
Inuvialuit Development Corporation.
About Air Greenland:
Air Greenland, a fully Greenlandic-owned airline.
Serving 65 destinations throughout Greenland, we offer international flights to
Denmark, Iceland, and Canada with our versatile fleet of fixed-wing
planes and helicopters. We operate year-round, serving passengers
and delivering essential supplies and mail. To remote settlements
and towns across our land, we are a lifeline. Our fleet and crews
are specially designed and trained to handle the harsh Arctic
conditions, ensuring safe and comfortable flights for every
passenger. We remain dedicated to reducing environmental impact
through fleet renewal, fuel efficiency, and CO2 reduction.
Fleet: 1 Airbus A330-800, 8 Dash 8 Q200, 7 Airbus H155, 4 Airbus
H125, 7 Airbus AS350, 1 King Air, and 2 Airbus H225.
SOURCE Canadian North