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Athens Airport: Passenger Numbers Up 15.9% in November

Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in November reached 1.2 million, corresponding to an increase of 15.9 percent compared to prior-year levels.

Athens Airport Hosts Third ACES Event for Aviation Family

More than 140 top executives from air transport, the financial sector and the tourism industry attended the 3rd Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) last week, an Athens International Airport (AIA) initiative hosted in the Greek capital annually.

‘Speak AΘenian. Be an AΘenian’: New Campaign for Athens Coming Soon

A new campaign that will promote Athens internationally in 2016 will launch soon.

Balkan Swing Rhythms at Athens Airport this Friday

On Friday, November 20, the "Musicport" of Athens International Airport (AIA) will feature the nine-member music group Melios Balkana Mama and "swing" travellers and visitors "off their feet" with Balkan Swing rhythms.

Athens Airport Among Top Europe Performers in September

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among the Top 5 European facilities demonstrating the highest growth in September, according to a monthly traffic report released by European airport trade body, ACI Europe.

Athens Airport Sees 10% Rise in October 2015 Passenger Traffic

Passengers at Athens International Airport (AIA) in October reached 1.58 million, corresponding to an increase of 10.2 percent compared to prior-year levels.

More than Just a City or a Break: This is the Athens World!

Over 7,000 wristbands, 400 photo posts and dozens of bloggers from six countries brought Athens to the world on United Nations’ World Cities Day on October 31.

Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

United Airlines to Fly Direct New York/Newark to Athens in 2016

United Airlines has announced a new route between New York/Newark and Athens with direct flights on a daily basis, starting on May 25, 2016, subject to government approval.

Athens Airport Invites All to its ‘Final Destination’

The Athens International Airport (AIA) is hosting a new group exhibition entitled “Final Destination” where the love for the Greek landscape is shown through photographs and video.

Traffic at Athens Int’l Airport Set to Break 20-year Record

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is about to the break a two-decade record with experts estimating that more than 17 million passengers will have gone through its gates this year.

CAPA Awards: AIA’s Yiannis Paraschis Named ‘Airport Chief Executive of the Year’

Athens International Airport’s (AIA) CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, was honoured with the “CAPA Airport Chief Executive of the Year“ Award on Wednesday at the 2015 World Aviation Summit of CAPA in Helsinki, for his pioneering work at Athens Airport and his overall contribution to the...

Athens Airport: September 2015 Passenger Traffic Up 14.7% Year over Year

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) increased by 14.7 percent in the month of September 2015 compared to the same month in 2014.

AEGEAN and Olympic Air Receive IATA’s ‘Fast Travel Green Award’

AEGEAN and Olympic Air were recently recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for their innovation in passenger experience and received the "Fast Travel Green Award".

Athens to Take Social Media by Storm Through Revamped Volunteer Program

The Municipality of Athens has revamped the Greek capital's greeters program "This is My Athens" as part of a new campaign aimed to promote the multifaceted character of the city and to spread the message across the world.

Volotea to Connect Athens with Mykonos and Mytilini Next Summer

Volotea on Tuesday announced that it will launch flights connecting the Greek capital to Mykonos and Mytilini (Lesvos) next summer, bringing the routes it serves from Athens International Airport to six.

‘Air Passenger Rights’ Event at Athens Airport

The European Consumer Centre of Greece and the Independent Authority "Consumers Ombudsman" will be informing European citizens on their air passenger rights at a special event at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday.

‘His Majesty the King of Spain’ to Perform Live at Athens Airport

“His Majesty the King of Spain" is inviting passengers and visitors of the Athens International Airport (AIA) to take a fascinating journey through the "kingdom" of their music.

City Workshop Designs the ‘Perfect Day’ for Athens Visitors

The municipal authorities of the Greek capital will be welcoming travel bloggers through to October, who will have the chance to experience their “Perfect Day” in Athens during a series of three-day fam trips.

AEGEAN: Improvement Initiatives Vital for Greek Airports

Greek carrier AEGEAN has called for urgent measures so the airline companies operating in Greece can continue to grow and support tourism and the country's economy.