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SKY express Launches Cooperation with Transavia France

SKY express has announced a new cooperation with Transavia France in its aim to offer more options to passengers.

TUI to Launch Flights to Greece Early for 2022 Tourism Season

German travel giant TUI will launch flights to the Greek destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Kos earlier than ever for the 2022 tourism season.

Delta: More Flights to Greece, New Nonstop Athens-Boston Flight

Delta Air Lines has announced more flights than ever between Athens and the United States this summer, including a new nonstop service to Boston.

Greece Welcomes First Direct US Flight for 2022

Greece welcomed the first direct air connection from the US on March 8, officially kick-starting direct flights from American airports for the season. 

Greece Updates Travel Rules for International Arrivals – PLF Not Needed from March 15

The Greek authorities have updated the Covid-19 rules that travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow.

Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Santorini, Greece, in June

The Greek island of Santorini joins Athens and Mykonos to become Qatar Airways’ third destination in Greece.

Greece Simplifies Entry, Abolishes PLF for Ukrainian Citizens

Ukrainian citizens entering Greece on flights from abroad are not obliged to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before their trip.

Halkidiki Applauds Restart of Billund-Thessaloniki Charter Flights for 2022

Prima Holidays and Primo Tours are launching Halkidiki travel packages that include charter flights to Thessaloniki from Billund in Denmark.

Greece to End PLF Requirement for Travelers

Travelers visiting Greece will no longer be required to fill in a PLF form, starting March 15.

Sabre Removes Aeroflot Flight Content from its GDS

Travel technology company Sabre Corporation announced that it has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, the largest government-majority owned carrier in Russia.

Volotea Announces New Athens-Turin Route

Volotea in late May will launch a new international connection between Athens, Greece, and the Italian city of Turin.

Air Austral Appoints Goldair as its General Sales Agent in Greece

Air Austral, the flag carrier of the French region of Réunion, has appointed Goldair as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

Russia Closes Airspace to Flights from 36 Countries

Russia has introduced a restriction on the operation of flights by carriers from 36 countries.

Greece Bans Russian Planes from its National Airspace

Greece has shut its airspace to all Russian aircraft and airlines, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday.

EU Shuts Airspace to Russian Planes, Steps Up Support for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is shutting down its airspace for Russians.

Ukraine Closed to Civilian Flights, Greece Monitors Crisis

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights this morning after Russia launched an attack on the eastern part of the country. Greece is monitoring the crisis.

Travelport and Qatar Airways Sign New Long-term Agreement for NDC Content

Travelport and Qatar Airways have announced a new long-term distribution agreement which will underpin the airline’s omni-channel advanced retailing strategy.

Greece Year-round Travel Flows Up by 99.4% in 2021

Greece managed in 2021 to recover more than half of 2019 tourism revenues and double the number of arrivals by extending the tourism season.

Thessaloniki Airport to Welcome 16 New Flights This Year

Fraport Greece has announced the plans of airlines to launch at least 16 new flights to Thessaloniki in 2022.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.