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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Air Greenland and Thin Blue Line enter into partnership

Air Greenland enters into a partnership agreement with Thin Blue Line Denmark (TBL) to strengthen mental health, well-being, and trauma prevention among current and former police officers in Greenland.

 

Thin Blue Line Denmark is an interest group that supports police officers and their families when psychological stress from their work takes its toll. They do this through networking activities, community projects, and specialized courses that help people process traumatic experiences from work.

 

The agreement is based on the organization's work to support injured police officers, reserve officers, assistant officers, and municipal bailiffs, as well as their families. TBL is also building a network of volunteers to strengthen its efforts across Greenland.

 

The vast geographical distances and limited resources have made it difficult to reach everyone. Here, Air Greenland can contribute with travel support through Ilik* – both for those who need help and for the professionals who travel to provide support locally.

We Lift Greenland – Together

The partnership aligns with Air Greenland's vision of strengthening communities and creating social value. This is achieved by supporting the volunteer network and ensuring that assistance reaches further along the coast. 

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- Thin Blue Line's work is really special because it helps people who are on the front lines every day, keeping us all safe. A lot of them deal with stuff that leaves a deep mark and can lead to trauma, stress, and not being able to work. That is why their local activities and support programs provide both tools and hope, says Inga Dóra G. Markussen, adding: 

– Through this partnership, Air Greenland is making it possible for the initiative to reach even further across the country. 

Thin Blue Line Denmark regularly receives inquiries from injured police officers in the Greenlandic police force who are seeking support and stronger communities. Stinne Ølshøj, CEO of Thin Blue Line Denmark, explains: 

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– For many injured police officers, reserve officers and municipal bailiffs in Greenland, help is far away, both physically and mentally. This agreement means that we can now be more present where the need is and ensure that no one is left alone with the scars that their time in service has caused. The partnership with Air Greenland is an important boost to our work in Greenland.

Get life back

Stinne Ølshøj also says that Thin Blue Line Denmark is busy planning more programmes for injured police officers and their families, two of which are already underway. In January, a former police officer from Greenland started the rehabilitation programme Get Your Life Back in Denmark. Here, former officers who have been injured in the line of duty become part of a small group of up to twelve participants. Community is a driving force in the programme, and participants meet three times for intensive three-day stays, where they gain new knowledge and tools to deal with the challenges they face.

 

Another initiative, which will begin in the spring in Tasiilaq, involves a facilitator with an HR background in the Greenland Police meeting with injured police officers. The conversations typically take place in a confidential setting between two people and provide an opportunity to share experiences that are otherwise rarely discussed. The initiative will eventually be extended to more towns and settlements. Thin Blue Line Denmark also plans to expand its work to include injured prison officers who, through their work, face situations with a risk of traumatic experiences.

 

//Together we are stronger//

Facts about the Partnership between Air Greenland and Thin Blue Line Denmark

  • The partnership is based on the following values:

    • Strengthening mental health:
      TBL offers support to current and former police and prison staff and their families and works to prevent and alleviate mental health issues.

    • Security and community:
      Activities – from walk ‘n’ talks to networking gatherings – build trust, cohesion, and strong, supportive communities in local communities.

     

    • Rehabilitation and development:
      Through programs such as Få Livet Tilbage (Get Your Life Back), participants are given concrete tools to deal with trauma, stress, and strain – with partial involvement of the family.

    • Support for the blue front line:
      The initiative recognizes and strengthens those who are on the front line of society's security – police, institutions, and municipal bailiffs – and contributes to a better quality of life and prevention.


    The agreement is for one year and is valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.  

ILIK

  • Ilik – More Than a Discount

     

    Ilik – which means “ally” or “teammate” in Greenlandic – is part of Air Greenland’s social responsibility program. Civil society actors such as volunteer organizations, associations, and NGOs can apply for discounted airfare for activities that create social value.

    Ilik is divided into three areas: Sport, Culture, and Education.ou can read more about Ilik here

     

    In 2024, more than 15,000 people traveled on an Ilik ticket. Read more about this also in our Sustainability report 

     

  • Ilik – Partner


    Ilik – Partner is a sponsorship between Air Greenland and a partner who commits to regularly communicating about the initiative publicly and providing documentation of activities.


    To enter an Ilik partnership agreement, approved financial statements, statutes, a budget, and a motivated application describing how the initiative creates social value in collaboration with Air Greenland are required.