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TAIPED Seeking Financial Advisors for Sale of 30% Stake in Athens Airport

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED is seeking for financial advisors to provide advisory services for the sale of its 30 percent stake in Athens Airport.

Competition: AIA Looking for Innovative Ideas to Transform Airport Environment

Athens International Airport is inviting young minds to submit new business ideas that can be implemented in a real airport environment.

AIA Becomes the First Carbon Neutral Airport in Greece

Athens International Airport (AIA) has become the first airport in Greece to be classified as "carbon neutral".

Tourism Partnership Launches to Promote Athens as Year-round Destination

A collaborative initiative has been launched to promote Athens as an attractive, year-round, city break tourism destination.

Experts in Air Transport and Cruise Exchange Views at 4th ACES Event in Athens

The 4th Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens), an Athens International Airport initiative, was successfully hosted in Athens recently.

UK Retailer WHSmith to Operate at Athens Airport

WHSmith, one of the UK's leading retailers, has been awarded a five-year contract for seven stores at Athens International Airport (AIA) in partnership with Miller Distributors.

Athens Airport Launches ‘Flights’… to the Moon for 4th Year

For the fourth year in a row, flights… to the moon continue at Athens International Airport with new concerts, performances, games and art events.

Passenger Traffic ‘Takes Off’ at Athens Airport in July

Passenger traffic continues to see a sizable growth at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Photo Exhibition: Poverty and Wealth Gap on Display at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport, in cooperation with the Athens Photo Festival, is hosting a photo exhibition entitled “1%: Privilege in a Time of Global Inequality” that approaches the issue of the exploding gap between poverty and wealth in the world.

Athens Airport Goes Green, Hailed for its Initiatives

Committed to protecting the environment, Athens International Airport (AIA) marked World Environment Day last month with a recycling competition for airport employees aiming to raise awareness and encourage recycling across the premises.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Stays Strong in June

Figures for June released by the Athens International Airport (AIA) confirmed continued rise in passenger traffic.

European Airport Industry Comes to Athens for 26th ACI Europe General Assembly

The European airport industry will gather in Athens during June 20-22 for the 26th ACI Europe General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition hosted by Athens International Airport (AIA).

Athens Airport: Six-month Paid Training Positions Available for 100 Young People

Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced the launch of the "Airport Praxis 2", a training programme that will offer 100 young people, between the ages of 19 to 29, the opportunity to work at the airport for a period up to six months.

United Airlines Begins Seasonal Nonstop Service Between Athens and New York

United Airlines on Thursday began nonstop flights between Athens and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Athens Airport Invites All for a Game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’!

The “Fly me to the Moon” programme, Athens International Airport’s cultural journey of concerts, performances and happenings, is continuing with the famous song’s second verse: “Let me play” ... “Snakes and Ladders” at the airport before taking off!

Athens Airport Reports Record Passenger Numbers for January-April

During the first four months of the year, the passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached the record levels of 4.92 million, equaling with an increase of 11 percent compared to 2015.

Greece’s Airports See 16.9% Increase in Travel during First Quarter of 2016

A total of 5.7 million passengers passed through Greek airports during the first three months of the year, up 16.9 percent compared to the same period in 2015, which had handled 4.9 million passengers, according to data released on Tuesday by the Civil Aviation Authority.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

Lights Out in Athens Airport for Earth Hour 2016

For the eighth year in a row, Athens International Airport (AIA) joins the WWF’s global initiative "Earth Hour" on Saturday, March 19.

Record February for Athens International Airport

In February, Athens International Airport (AIA) reached its all-time high as its passenger traffic exceeded the 1 million mark for the first time for the specific month.