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Air Greenland

Overview

Details

  • Full Name: Air Greenland A/S
  • Founded: November 7, 1960
  • Headquarters: Nuuk, Greenland
  • Main Hub: Nuuk Airport (GOH)
  • Secondary Hubs: Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ), Ilulissat Airport (JAV)
  • Fleet Size: Approximately 10 aircraft
  • Memberships/Alliances: Not part of any major alliance but has codeshare agreements with other airlines
  • Website: airgreenland.com
  • IATA Code: GL
  • ICAO Code: GRL

History

Air Greenland was established in 1960 as Grønlandsfly to provide air transport services within Greenland. Initially operating with small aircraft and helicopters, the airline expanded as Greenland’s infrastructure developed. In 2002, the company rebranded as Air Greenland. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in connecting Greenland’s remote communities and maintaining essential services. Today, it operates both domestic and international routes, including flights to Denmark.

Fleet & Aircraft

Long-Haul Aircraft (Wide-Body)

  • Airbus A330: Used for long-haul flights, particularly to Denmark (Copenhagen) and Iceland allowing Air Greenland to serve transatlantic routes.

Short-Haul Aircraft (Narrow-Body)

  • Bombardier Dash 8: A regional turboprop aircraft used for domestic flights between Greenlandic towns and settlements. These smaller aircraft are crucial for navigating Greenland’s challenging terrain and short airstrips.
  • Helicopters: Air Greenland operates a fleet of helicopters to provide essential services to remote communities in Greenland, as well as for search and rescue operations.

Learn more about Air Greenland’s fleet Here.

Route Network

Air Greenland primarily serves domestic destinations across Greenland, connecting small communities that lack road infrastructure. Internationally, it operates flights to Copenhagen, Denmark, which serves as the primary gateway between Greenland and Europe. Seasonal charter flights and cooperation with other airlines extend its reach.

To explore the full extent of Air Greenland’s destinations, Click Here.

Cabin Classes & Service

  • Business Class (Premium Cabin on A330 flights): Available on international routes with enhanced seating, better meal options, and priority services.
  • Economy Class: The standard offering on most flights, providing comfortable seating, complimentary meals, and in-flight entertainment on long-haul routes.

For more information about what is included in each cabin class, Click Here.

Loyalty Program

Club Timmisa is Air Greenland’s frequent flyer program, designed to reward loyal passengers with a range of benefits and exclusive services. It has two main membership levels, Silver and Gold, which offer increasing benefits as members accrue more points (based on miles flown).

Benefits include Frequent Flyer Miles in which embers earn miles for each flight, which can be redeemed for rewards like free flights, upgrades, and other travel perks. Higher-tier members (Gold) enjoy priority check-in at airports. Members can receive extra baggage allowance on flights. Gold members may have access to lounges at select airports.

As Air Greenland is a partner of SAS, members can also accumulate and redeem points on SAS flights within the broader EuroBonus program.

For a full description of the benefits for Club Timmisa members, Click Here.

Lounges

Air Greenland does not have dedicated lounges but offers access to partner lounges for premium passengers on international routes. Premium and Premium Flex passengers can access Carlsberg Aviator Lounge and Aspire Lounge at Copenhagen Airport.

Sustainability & Environmental Efforts

Air Greenland has been working to adopt more sustainable aviation practices, particularly given the fragile Arctic environment. The airline’s operations face particular environmental challenges due to the remote nature of Greenland’s terrain and its reliance on fossil fuels. Some key areas of focus include:

  • Reducing emissions from aircraft operations.
  • Integrating more fuel-efficient aircraft into its fleet.
  • Exploring the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • Improving waste management and eco-friendly practices at airports.

For a full explanation of Air Greenland’s sustainability efforts, Click Here.

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