Three airlines serving the Arctic region are to collaborate through codeshare flights.
Icelandair has agreed codeshares agreements with Air Greenland and Faroe Islands carrier Atlantic Airways.
The arrangement is designed to provide improved connections between Greenland and the Faroe Islands as well as North America and Europe on one ticket via Icelandair’s Reykjavik hub.
The codeshare flights are expected to be fully implemented in the first quarter of next year for Icelandair and Atlantic Airways and next summer for Air Greenland.
Icelandair chief executive Bogi Nils Bogason said: “What we have in common is that we are all island nations that rely on efficient air transport to connect with the world and for the prosperity of our countries.
“By joining forces and formalising our partnerships, we will further strengthen air connectivity in the west-Nordic region and in the Arctic, which is an important foundation for future development in this part of the world.
“We are also pleased to connect Greenland and the Faroe Islands to our extensive sales and distribution networks in North America, Europe and in other global markets, such as Asia, and thereby further promoting these great tourist destinations.”
Atlantic Airways chief executive Jóhanna á Bergi said: “This agreement is vital both commercially and for our countries, fostering deeper connections and mutual growth.
“Joining Icelandair’s diverse route network offers significant advantages, enabling us to collectively provide better and more flexible services to our passengers.
“By linking our air routes, we enhance our visibility and work towards establishing our north-western nations as prominent travel destinations in the international market.”
Air Greenland chief executive Jacob Nitter Sørensen added: “By collaborating with Icelandair and Atlantic Airways, we’re bridging our communities and opening new doors for travellers, making it easier than ever to explore the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes of our northern regions.
“Together, we’re creating seamless travel opportunities and strengthening ties throughout the Nordics and the Arctic, from the Faroe Islands and Iceland to Greenland and beyond to Nunavut, Arctic Canada. This partnership marks an exciting chapter in our mission to connect the North like never before.”