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United Starts Flights from Athens to New York and Washington Earlier in 2024

United is launching flights from Athens to New York/Newark and Washington DC earlier this year.

United Airlines: New Direct Flight Between Athens and Chicago

United Airlines will launch a new daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens and Chicago as of May 24.

United Extends Direct New York/Newark – Athens Flights to November 28

United is extending its daily nonstop seasonal service from New York/Newark to Athens International Airport until November 28.

Sabre Launches United Airlines’ NDC Offers to its Global Network of Travel Buyers

Sabre Corporation and United Airlines recently announced the availability of United’s NDC offers through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS).

Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership to Boost Connectivity to the US

Emirates customers now have access to more than 150 US cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United.

Airlines from the US Boost Link to Greece with 56 Weekly Flights

Direct flights from the United States to Greece are set to boost tourism in the country and bring in 1 billion euros in revenue.

United and Emirates Join Forces to Offer New Connections

Emirates and United Airlines have announced a new partnership, which will include a codeshare agreement and interlining activities.

GlobalData: Top 10 Most Mentioned Airlines on Social Media in January-June

GlobalData has released a report of the top 10 most mentioned airlines on social media during the first half of 2022 based on discussions of Twitter influencers and Redditors.

US Carriers Have More Plans for Greece, New Connections Under Consideration

Greece may see an expansion of existing US airline routes for 2022 and new direct connections to/from American cities such as Miami and Dallas next year.

United Airlines Resumes Seasonal Service Between Athens and New York/Newark

United Airlines has resumed its daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens and New York/Newark.

ASTA Greece Chapter Shortlisted for Award by American Society of Travel Advisors

Greece is among the five countries that are shortlisted in the ‘ASTA Chapter on the Rise’ category of the American Society of Travel Advisors 2021 Awards.

Athens Airport Sees Strong Travel Demand for Summer 2021, Expects Rise in Arrivals

The reopening of tourism in Greece and the strong demand for Greek destinations are expected to positively affect arrival numbers at Athens International Airport this summer.

Greece Confirms 5 Nonstop Routes Between Athens and the United States

Athens this year will welcome direct flights from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Newark and Washington DC, the Greek Tourism Ministry has confirmed.

United Airlines Announces New Flight to Athens from Washington D.C.

United has announced a new Washington-Athens route, following Greece’s opening to vaccinated visitors.

Study: Masks on Planes Make Covid-19 Risk ‘Virtually Nonexistent’

The possibility of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane is “virtually non-existent” when passengers wear masks, according to a recent study.

Sabre Extends Distribution Agreement with United Airlines

Sabre Corporation has extended its global distribution agreement with United Airlines to provide travel agents access to the airline's content globally through the Sabre travel marketplace.

WTTC: Millions of People from Travel Sector Go Extra Mile to Help Combat Covid-19

The WTTC has praised millions of people around the world in the travel & tourism sector for going the extra mile to lend crucial help to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sabre Launches First NDC Offers with United Airlines

Sabre Corporation has released its first set of New Distribution Capability (NDC) APIs with launch carrier, United Airlines.

IATA: Air Traveler Numbers Reach New Heights in 2017

The number of air passengers worldwide reached 4.1 billion for the first time in 2017, an increase of 7.3 percent over 2016, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Star Alliance Shifts Focus to Improve Seamless Travel Experience

Star Alliance’s digital strategy has undertaken a shift from membership growth to improving the seamless travel experience, especially for those customers who fly on multi-carrier journeys.
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