Canadian North & Air Greenland launch new route for arctic adventure!

Get ready for an extraordinary journey like no other! 

Canadian North and Air Greenland are joining up to provide 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.

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.

New jet service for Canadian North

Starting June 2nd, as part of its ongoing commitment to service Canada's North, the regional carrier, Canadian North will be offering a twice-weekly jet service Montreal-Kuujjuaq-Iqaluit. The airline will be using its Boeing 737-700 which is joining the company as part of its national fleet renewal strategy. The new jet offers a higher level of comfort and convenience with spacious seats, larger overhead bins, and in-seat power USB outlets.

The airline will also be offering complimentary food and beverage service on the route to help passengers enjoy the best of Canadian North’s hospitality when travelling between Montreal and Iqaluit in less than 4 hours!

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Canadian North starts new route linking Calgary and Yellowknife

Canadian North, Canada’s Arctic Airline has started a new route today between Calgary and Yellowknife, which is designed to provide easier and faster access to Northern destinations out of Canadian North’s Yellowknife hub.

The new Calgary to Yellowknife 737 jet flights will operate daily, Monday through Sunday, on Canadian North’s Boeing 737 jet aircraft allowing travellers quick, comfortable and smooth jet service.  Passengers will be treated to complimentary fresh, never frozen, hot inflight meals and beverage service, topped off with its signature warm cookie and specialty coffee service.

Travellers can accrue and redeem Aeroplan or Aurora Rewards points on these and all other scheduled Canadian North flights.

“We are strengthening our airline, providing more travel options to our core market in Canada’s North and High Arctic.  These new flights to our Western Arctic hub in Yellowknife deliver enhanced jet service to our passengers and cargo customers,” said Michael Rodyniuk, Canadian North’s President and CEO.  “This is all part of our Go-Forward Plan, strengthening our core market, our Northern Scheduled Service, delivering on our mission to Make life better in the communities we serve.”

New Canadian North 737 service between Calgary and Yellowknife while more jets on Edmonton - Yellowknife route

Canadian North, the popular boutique airline for Canada’s Arctic has confirmed it will add daily nonstop Boeing 737 jet service between Yellowknife and Calgary to start from 14th February next year.

The new jet route provides easier and faster access to Northern destinations out of Canadian North’s Yellowknife hub which will greatly enhance travel opportunities. The carrier will also increase its jet service between Edmonton and Yellowknife.

The new Calgary to Yellowknife 737 jet flights will operate daily, Monday through Sunday, on Canadian North’s Boeing 737 jet aircraft allowing travellers quick, comfortable and smooth jet service.  Passengers will be treated to complimentary fresh, never frozen, hot inflight meals and beverage service topped off with its signature warm cookie and speciality coffee service. Travellers can accrue and redeem Aeroplan™ or Aurora Rewards™ points on these and all other scheduled Canadian North flights.

“We are strengthening our airline, providing more travel options to our core market in Canada’s North and High Arctic.  These new flights to our Western Arctic hub in Yellowknife deliver enhanced jet service to our passengers and cargo customers,” said Michael Rodyniuk, Canadian North’s President and CEO.  “This is all part of our Go-Forward Plan, strengthening our core market, our Northern Scheduled Service, delivering on our mission to Make life better in the communities we serve.”

“As an Arctic airline, Canadian North continues to show its focus on making life better for Northern people and communities. This expansion of service will add seats, significantly enhance connections, and give our residents more access to vital services they need.” Mark Fleming, Vice Chairman of Canadian North’s Board of Directors.

Canadian North is a 100% Inuit-owned airline connecting people and delivering essential goods throughout Canada’s North – safely, and reliably with friendly and caring customer service. Canadian North Airlines services 25 communities within the Northwest Territories, Nunavik and Nunavut, as well as Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and now Calgary with a versatile fleet of Boeing 737 and ATR 42 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 owned by Makivvik Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation.

Canadian North announces changes in Executive team

Canadian North is making changes to the Executive Team of the organization.

Shelly De Caria has accepted a newly created position of Associate Vice President, Sales within the Executive Leadership Team.  Reporting to the Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Distribution, as well as to the Executive Chairman and President & CEO, she will continue to bring her valued experience with our customers, communities and company to this position.  Mrs. De Caria has been with the organization since 2013 holding progressively senior roles in the areas of sales and community relations. After attending Concordia University in Montreal, Mrs. De Caria was a key staff member at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) in Ottawa prior to joining First Air. 

Nick (JB) Purich joins as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently from the Saskatoon Airport Authority, Mr. Purich served as Vice President, Corporate Administration and Chief Financial Officer. He has held previous positions as VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Wasaya Airways and before Wasaya, served in a leadership role at Ernst & Young. He is a graduate of the Edwards School of Business and holds a Master’s degree in accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. Mr. Purich holds his CPA, CA designations.

Iqaluit – Kuujjuaq route back on the schedule for Canadian North

The 100% Inuit-owned airline that connects people and delivers essential goods throughout Canada’s North has reintroduced direct service Iqaluit, Kuujjuaq, and Montreal.

“We are thrilled to re-introduce these flights that we have not been able to operate over the last two years due to COVID. Now that restrictions are easing throughout Canada and the North, re-introducing the Iqaluit to Kuujjuaq to Montreal flight route will allow easier travel to see family, and friends that we so desperately need. Thank you to our customers for their patience during this unprecedented time and we welcome you aboard once again.” Andrew Pope, Vice President, Customer & Commercial.

Public Health Authorities recently announced that most COVID-related flight restrictions for Nunavut and Nunavik will lift in the next few weeks, allowing Canadian North to be able to re-introduce an important flight route connecting these two regions of Inuit Nunangat. The route reopens on 14th April 2022 and is scheduled to operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Canadian North has scheduled a Boeing 737-400 initially to the route.

Canadian North Airlines services 25 communities within the Northwest Territories, Nunavik and Nunavut, as well as Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton – and now Toronto – with a versatile fleet of Boeing 737 and ATR 42 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.

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Matieu Plamondon takes on the role of Vice-President, Charters and Business Development at Canadian North

Canadian North has announced the appointment of Matieu Plamondon to the role of Vice-President, Charters and Business Development, effective January 4, 2021. Matieu will be based in Calgary, Alberta and lead Canadian North’s industry-leading charter operations.

Matieu joins Canadian North with widely-respected industry experience, having been named to the Wings Magazine Top 20 under 40 list in 2017. He has most recently served as Chief Operating Officer for Flyht Aerospace Solutions Ltd., a Calgary-based aerospace technology company. He has also served as Vice-President, Operations & Customer Fulfillment and Senior Operations Manager for Flyht.

Canadian North and First Air unite to launch unified flight schedule

After many months of planning and preparation, Canadian North and First Air have launched their first-ever combined flight schedule, with all flights within it now marketed and sold under the unified name ‘Canadian North.’ From today onwards, Canadian North customers will be able to travel and ship across its vast network of 24 northern communities, from its southern gateways of Ottawa, Montreal and Edmonton, with seamless interline connections to destinations throughout Canada, the US and beyond. To view this new schedule, please click here.

In conjunction with this schedule launch, Canadian North has also consolidated its reservations systems, airport check-in processes and cargo services. This means that:

Canadian North will now serve its customers with a single redesigned website - canadiannorth.com - which replaces the previous Canadian North and First Air websites. Canadian North will also offer a single Customer Contact Centre telephone number for all passenger and cargo enquiries, 1.800.267.1247.

First Air and Canadian North to merge

It was confirmed last week that First Air and Canadian North are to merge, subject to government regulatory approvals. If all goes well, the two will complete the merger before the end of this year in a move that has been touted as a way to provide the best possible air services across the Arctic. 

Should regulators give the go-ahead, the proposed Pan-Arctic airline will ditch the iconic and immediately internationally recognisable brand of 'First Air' and simply be known as "Canadian North". Confusingly, the aircraft will feature the new First Air livery, including its Inukshuk logo as shown above and the company plans to be based and headquartered in Ottawa. 

There will be changes to routes and schedules, although these have not been released yet and should the merger go ahead, the airlines have committed to keeping customers up-to-date on all developments related to schedules and commercial flights on an ongoing basis.

The plan for the new wholly Inuit-owned airline is to offer more flights to more destinations and boost Arctic tourism in the communities it serves by increasing demand for tourist-related businesses and services. Although the news of the proposed merger has caused one international inbound travel firm to suspend sales of 2019 tour programme involving First Air flights until a clearer picture is known.