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Turkish Airlines Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Flights to Athens

Turkish Airlines celebrated the 75th anniversary of its first flight to Athens, Greece - the first time the carrier carried its national flag on international skies - from Turkey.

Air France Launches ‘ACT’ Program to Reduce its Carbon Emissions

Air France has launched the “Air France ACT”, a program presenting its new decarbonisation trajectory aiming for 30% less CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 2030, compared to 2019.

Condor’s Return to Athens Confirms German Traveler Interest in Greece

Condor’s return to Athens, validates the airline’s trust in the dynamic of Greece’s tourist product and marks the return of the Greek capital to the center of international interest.

IATA Warns of Airport Delays Due to Pent-up Demand for Air Travel

With Covid-19 travel restrictions being removed in most places, IATA is calling on governments to have plans in place to meet expected demand this summer.

EU Approves €6.8m Greek Aid Measure to Compensate Ellinair for Covid-19 Damages

The European Commission has approved a €6.8 million Greek aid measure to compensate Ellinair for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cyprus Airways Introduces Services to Mykonos, Santorini, Preveza for Summer 2022

Cyprus Airways will introduce new summer 2022 services from its base in Larnaca, Cyprus, to the popular Greek destinations of Mykonos, Santorini and Preveza.

ITA Airways Selects Amadeus’ Technology to Power its Growth Strategy

Italian flagship airline ITA Airways has chosen Amadeus’ technology to support its ambitious development plan.

Emirates Boarding Pass Unlocks More Offers in Dubai for Summer 2022

Emirates' boarding pass, this summer is unlocking even more offers for its customers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai.

Athens Airport Sees Passenger Numbers Bouncing Back

Athens International Airport (AIA) is seeing its numbers begin to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels with its passenger traffic in April at 1.68 million, below the respective 2019 levels by just 15.5%.

easyJet: New Routes to Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Chania for Summer 2022

easyJet and easyJet holidays have added seven new routes to the carrier’s UK network for summer 2022, including the popular Greek islands of Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Crete.

Emirates Among World’s Top 100 Most Reputable Companies for 2022

Emirates has been included on the list of the world’s top 100 most reputable organizations for 2022, by RepTrak, the world’s largest reputation database.

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.

European Commission Proposes Visa-free Travel to the EU for Qatar and Kuwait Nationals

The European Commission has proposed short-stay visa-free travel to the EU for Qatari and Kuwaiti citizens to strengthen business ties and facilitate travel, tourism and family visits.

Volotea Announces New Route From Athens to Lille

Volotea is warming up for the summer tourism season and has announced another new international connection from Athens to the city of Lille in France.

Air France and KLM Host 1st Marine Day Event in Athens

Over 100 senior professionals from the maritime segment participated in the 1st Marine Day event of Air France and KLM that was held in Athens, Greece.

SKY express Partners with Air Transat to Offer Passengers More Options

Greek carrier SKY express has partnered with Canadian airline Air Transat to offer more options to passengers traveling from Montreal and Toronto.

Jet2 Announces Athens as New Winter Destination

UK tour operator Jet2 has announced that it will operate winter flights and city breaks to Athens, Greece, in November 2022 and February and March 2023.

SKY express Increases Direct Flights to Crete for Summer 2022

SKY express’ schedule for summer 2022 sees Crete’s airports welcoming more than one million travelers from domestic destinations and at least seven European countries.

Athens Airport Ready to Welcome More Arrivals from the United States in 2022

Athens Airport is expecting a major increase in arrivals from the US as American carriers are starting direct flights to Greece earlier this year.

Greek Airports Welcome 299.1% Rise in Int’l Arrivals for January-March

Greece’s airports recorded a surge in arrivals in the first quarter of the year welcoming a total of 4.49 million passengers on 56,323 flights.