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Air Europa has Sustainability at the Heart of its Strategic Plan

Air Europa is taking firm steps towards sustainability and is conducting specific actions to reduce its environmental impact, increase efficiency and strike a greater social balance.

Gulf Air to Launch Flights to Rhodes from Bahrain in June

Starting from June to September, Gulf Air is including the new Bahrain-Rhodes route in its schedule, while also resuming flights to Mykonos.

Korean Air Gets Approval from European Commission on Asiana Merger

The European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions.

AEGEAN Temporarily Adds Daily Flights Between Athens and Kythira

AEGEAN has temporarily added additional flights between Athens and the Greek island of Kythira, due to recent operational difficulties of the shore connection.

Riyadh Air Moves Towards First Flight in 2025 with Sabre Travel Technology

Sabre Corporation is one of the technical suppliers to power Riyadh Air towards its maiden flight in 2025.

KLM Uses AI to Combat Food Waste on Board Flights

KLM is now wasting less food on board aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).

Greece Sees Opportunities in EU and Armenia Aviation Agreement

Greece expects the EU - Armenia aviation agreement to create new opportunities for the promotion of Greece’s tourism product.

Cyprus Airways Flies into Era of the Paperless Cockpit

Cyprus Airway has transitioned to a fully paperless cockpit, marking an achievement for the airline in its commitment to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Finnair Starts Weighing Passengers and Carry-ons at the Gate

Finnair is weighing volunteering customers and their carry-on baggage at the departure gate of Helsinki Airport to collect data for flight balance calculations.

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Heraklion Airport to Close for 5 Days Due to Runway Upgrades

Heraklion Airport on Crete will close for five days for necessary upgrade works to take place on its runways.

Athens Airport Makes Stock Market Debut with a Bang

Keen buyer interest in Athens Airport during its stock market debut sent shares soaring in the first minutes of trade.

Emirates Upgrades Brisbane Service, Adds Extra Daily Flight to Perth

Emirates has announced that it will now serve Brisbane with double daily A380 flights and also reinstate a second daily flight to Perth.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.

Cyprus Airways Launches New Larnaca-Brussels Route

Cyprus Airways, aiming to connect with key international destinations, announced a new connecting flight from Larnaca to Brussels.

Problems on 737 Max Planes Hit Boeing’s Reputation Again

Boeing was hit again this week with a new 737 Max problem forcing the manufacturer to rework some 50 airplanes.

Greek Airlines Make Changes to Flights to/from Heraklion Airport Due to Upgrade Works

AEGEAN and SKY express have announced changes to their flight schedules to and from Heraklion Airport on Crete between February 19-24.

Airline Mergers a Concern for European Consumer and Travel Bodies

European travel associations are wary of a growing number of airline mergers, which they say, will impact the competitiveness of the market.