Nuuk, Greenland

[jhugz]

Wanted to make it up here during seasonal flying. Loads have been very light so I’m just not sure if it will continue next year, though I really hope it does. Not a lot to do in Nuuk, can comfortably see everything there is to see in the city in one day. Spent 6 days here doing some boat tours/expeditions. The two day “glamping” expedition and the catch and cook expedition were my favorite. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s like another planet up there. The terrain is breathtaking. If you get a chance to do it, do it.

 

[jhugz]

 

[ppragman]

Cool, I've always wanted to go.

 

[jhugz]

Cool, I've always wanted to go.

It’s definitely worth the trip. I only did Nuuk and the surrounding areas but can’t wait to come back to explore more.

 

[ahw01]

Did you fly United?

 

[///AMG]

That a red Gurnard in the second fish pic? Have always wanted to try

 

[jhugz]

Did you fly United?

Sure did…EWR-GUK

That a red Gurnard in the second fish pic? Have always wanted to try

Acadian Redfish

After catching them and some Cod, we took them to a restaurant in the middle of nowhere. They filleted them and cooked them up for us. Was Thai/Greenlandic Fusion and was stupid good.

 

[jhugz]

EWR-GOH*

 

[///AMG]

Sure did…EWR-GUK



Acadian Redfish

After catching them and some Cod, we took them to a restaurant in the middle of nowhere. They filleted them and cooked them up for us. Was Thai/Greenlandic Fusion and was stupid good. View attachment 84968
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Sounds amazing dude!

 

[jhugz]

Sounds amazing dude!

Amazing trip, and I’m really hoping United tries service out of Illulissat when the airport is finished up there next year. I think it would be a slam dunk and an even better route than Nuuk.

 

[N826AW]

Awesome photos! I’m thinking of non-reving on it just to do it. Looks like the flight goes in on Wed/out Thu morning.

 

[Minuteman]

It is unfortunate that this service started around the same time the US started making noise about taking Greenland.

Looks like a beautiful place; be welcome tourists and have a good time!

 

[jhugz]

Awesome photos! I’m thinking of non-reving on it just to do it. Looks like the flight goes in on Wed/out Thu morning.

Definitely worth the trip. Nuuk Watertaxi for all your tour needs. HHE Express for a inexpensive (relatively) hotel.

It is unfortunate that this service started around the same time the US started making noise about taking Greenland.

Looks like a beautiful place; be welcome tourists and have a good time!

There was definitely signs of that nonsense. A lot of Greenland is not for sale t-shirts.

 

[F9DXER]

One thing about Nuuk, that UA kind found out after the fact. No ground handling when winds hit 35 or 40kts.

Since they use airstairs.

They had a plane in Nuuk for a few days longer than they wanted.

 

[jhugz]

One thing about Nuuk, that UA kind found out after the fact. No ground handling when winds hit 35 or 40kts.

Since they use airstairs.

They had a plane in Nuuk for a few days longer than they wanted.

It’s definitely challenging weather wise there.

The approach doesn’t get you down very low and there are not a lot of good divert options. I believe right now there’s an old military base north of Nuuk they can use and then it’s pretty much Reykjavik.

 

[ahw01]

It is unfortunate that this service started around the same time the US started making noise about taking Greenland.

Looks like a beautiful place; be welcome tourists and have a good time!

Funny how that went quiet

 

[ahw01]

Flights Delayed After Airport Staff Decided to Go Hunting

On August 3, 2025, United Airlines Flight UA81 from Nuuk, Greenland, to Newark was delayed for three hours...

www.vice.com

 

[Minuteman]

I was looking at some of the other stories from that author on the AeroXplorer site Vice got that story from, one of which is Alaskan announcing 787 service to London & Rejyavik service from Seattle, and included this snazzy livery.

(I just thought it was neat; please don’t turn this into another fractious Alaska thread.)

Alaska Airlines Launching 787 Service to London, Rome

Alaska Airlines is sharpening its aspirations to become a more premium long-haul airline. The carrier announced two new transatlantic routes launching in the Spring of 2026 alongside a new brand identity that will be sported by its growing fleet of Boeing 787s.

aeroxplorer.com

 

[ahw01]

I was looking at some of the other stories from that author on the AeroXplorer site Vice got that story from, one of which is Alaskan announcing 787 service to London & Rejyavik service from Seattle, and included this snazzy livery.

View attachment 85083

(I just thought it was neat; please don’t turn this into another fractious Alaska thread.)

Alaska Airlines Launching 787 Service to London, Rome

Alaska Airlines is sharpening its aspirations to become a more premium long-haul airline. The carrier announced two new transatlantic routes launching in the Spring of 2026 alongside a new brand identity that will be sported by its growing fleet of Boeing 787s.

aeroxplorer.com

Mint toothpaste? My favourite

 

[Roger Roger]

I was looking at some of the other stories from that author on the AeroXplorer site Vice got that story from, one of which is Alaskan announcing 787 service to London & Rejyavik service from Seattle, and included this snazzy livery.

View attachment 85083

(I just thought it was neat; please don’t turn this into another fractious Alaska thread.)

Alaska Airlines Launching 787 Service to London, Rome

Alaska Airlines is sharpening its aspirations to become a more premium long-haul airline. The carrier announced two new transatlantic routes launching in the Spring of 2026 alongside a new brand identity that will be sported by its growing fleet of Boeing 787s.

aeroxplorer.com

I’ll be honest I’m about as cynical as they get about rebrands and I….don’t hate this one