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Aegean Launches New Airport Services in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca

In an aim to upgrade the travel experience, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines inaugurated two new amenities at the airports of Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca this month.

SAAE Urges Improvements to Regional Airports in Greece

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) today referred to the urgent infrastructure needs of the regional airports in Greece.

Athens Airport and Art-Athina Partner for Six Exhibitions

Athens International Airport (AIA) is teaming up with the Art-Athina International Exhibition of Contemporary Art to host six special exhibitions throughout the year.

Let’s Do the Swing… at Athens International Airport

It’s all about “dancing on air” when Greek swingsters Lindy Hop check in at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Friday, as part of its ongoing Music Port series of events.

Greek Airports Among Europe’s Top Performers in November

Greece’s airports were among Europe’s best performers in November 2014, according to a traffic report released by European airport trade body, ACI Europe.

Record-Setting Year for Athens International Airport with over 15 Million Arrivals

Athens International Airport announced a record-setting year with passenger traffic climbing to over 15 million for 2014, demonstrating the ongoing growth rate of Greek tourism.

Holiday Events at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport will celebrate this Christmas & New Year's eve with classical holiday tunes, a magical Christmas ball and a group of dancing mascots!

Goldair Inks Deal with Austria for Rail Cargo Company in Greece

Greek Goldair Group of Companies announced that it has inked a deal with Austrian railroads company Rail Cargo Logistics Austria for the creation of a joint enterprise providing freight services by train.

Athens Airport Exceeds 1 Million Passengers in November

November was a record month for Athens International Aiport (AIA). For the first time in the last five years over one million passengers, namely 1.04 million, passed through its facilities in just one month.

Athens Airport Promotes Greek Capital at 2nd ACES Symposium

"The ACES Symposium - Athens is a unique initiative of its kind with particular importance for the airport but also for the city of Athens in general," the CEO of the Athens International Airport (AIA), Yiannis Paraschis, said in regards to the 2nd Airport Chief Executives’...

Athens Airport Launches Interactive Voting App for Reunification of Parthenon Marbles

Athens International Airport (AIA) has launched a new interactive application that gives visitors to the Greek capital the chance to express their opinion on the Parthenon Marbles dispute between Greece and Britain.

EasyJet Announces Athens-Naples Route for 2015

Low-cost carrier easyJet has added an Athens-Naples connection to its 2015 flight schedule.

Volotea to Launch Five New Flights to and from Athens Next Year

Volotea, a Spanish short and medium haul airline linking small and medium sized cities, has landed at Athens International Airport (AIA) and is offering over 60,000 airline seats for 2015.

Athens Aviation Market: Positive Signs For 2014/15 Winter Season

In the context of a significant increase of Athens' network and connectivity, Athens International Airport recently presented the positive developments in the city's aviation market since the beginning of the year and the prospects in view of the winter period.

Visitors To Athens Invited To “Have Their Say” On Parthenon Marbles Dispute

Athens International Airport (AIA) will launch a new application that will give visitors of the city the chance to express their opinion, in an interactive way, on the Parthenon Marbles dispute between Greece and Britain.

Athens Airport Denies Dodging VAT Tax, Releases Information On The Matter

Athens International Airport (AIA) has denied recent media claims and reports about a pending legal dispute it has with the Greek Government concerning its VAT obligations.

Athens Airport Posts Double-Digit Growth In September Passenger Traffic

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" has reported a 23 percent surge in passenger traffic for September, with the figure hitting 1.62 million passengers.

Athens Airport Highly Commended At World Routes Marketing Awards

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" was highly commended at the World Routes Marketing Awards that took place during the 20th World Routes conference in Chicago, USA.

Singapore Airlines To Launch Direct Flights To Athens, Greece, Again In 2015

Following a successful summer season this year at Athens International Airport, Singapore Airlines has announced that it will operate direct flights to and from the Greek capital for Summer 2015.

Athens Airport Nominated For World Routes Marketing Award 2014

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been nominated in this year's World Routes Marketing Awards, which are highly regarded as the most prestigious awards in the industry as they are voted for and judged by the airline network planning community.