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SAUDIA Announces New Nonstop Flights to Mykonos from Riyadh

SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will begin new direct flights from Riyadh to the Greek island of Mykonos starting July 1.

ITA Airways’ Airbus A350 Performs First Flight in Blue Livery

The new Airbus A350-900 of Italian national flag carrier ITA Airways recently performed its first flight in the company’s blue livery.

SKY express: Flights to 20 Cities in 11 Countries this Summer

Greek airline SKY express announced that its summer 2022 flight program will include flights to 20 cities in 11 countries and the largest domestic network.

Aviation: EU Blacklists 21 Russian Airlines Due to Air Safety Concerns

The European Commission has included 21 Russian airlines on its updated EU Air Safety List, known as the ‘black list’ of airlines that are banned from EU skies due to security issues.

Athens Welcoming 43 New Air Routes and More Airlines for Summer 2022

Athens International Airport (AIA) will welcome 43 new routes, including 6 new airlines and 8 new destinations for the summer 2022 season.

TUI France and AEGEAN Team Up to Make Greece Star Destination for Summer

Partners TUI France and AEGEAN Airlines are aiming to bring more French travelers to Greece this summer in view of high demand.

EU: Foreign Airlines Liable for Compensation for Flight Delays, Cancelations

The EU’s highest court has ruled that passengers can claim compensation for delayed or cancelled non-EU airline flights if these are booked through an EU airline.

IATA to Focus on Building a Sustainable Future for Ground Operations at 34th Conference

Building a sustainable future for ground operations will be the theme of IATA’s 34th Ground Handling Conference that will take place in Paris, France, during May 31-June 2.

Covid-19: No Change Yet to Greece’s Travel Rules

The rules that must be followed by travelers arriving in Greece on international flights have been extended once again, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has announced.

Condor Begins Flights to Athens from Dusseldorf and Leipzig

German leisure airline Condor on April 18 landed in Athens for the first time after almost 20 years.

IATA: European Airlines’ Capacity Up by 174.8% in February

Air travel in European countries recorded growth in February 2022, despite Covid-19 disruptions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Regional Airport Operator Fraport Greece Marks Five Years of Action

Fraport Greece, the company managing 14 Greek regional airports, recently marked a five-year milestone with its 440-million-euro investment program moving full-speed ahead for upgrade works across its network of operations.

Jet2 Lands in Athens for the First Time

The debut flights of Jet2com and Jet2holidays to Athens took place on April 14 from Manchester and Birmingham Airports, marking the first time the tour operator has operated to the Greek capital.

Air France: New Routes to Zakynthos, Santorini and Heraklion for Summer 2022

Air France is adding three new routes to its service to Greece this summer, offering new flights to Zakynthos, Santorini and Heraklion from France.

Emirates SkyCargo Transports Over 1 billion Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines

Emirates SkyCargo reaches 1 billion vaccine doses milestone 18 months after transporting the first trial shipment of Covid-19 vaccines.

American Airlines Ready to Start Seasonal Athens-New York Direct Flights

American Airlines is getting ready to launch its seasonal daily direct flight between Athens and New York, adding more travel options between Greece and the United States.

Aviation: New Carbon Footprint Indicator Sees Greece Doing Well

Mabrian Technologies compares the aviation carbon footprint of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece for 2019 with 2022 in its new carbon footprint indicator.

HCAA Extends Covid-19 Rules for Travel to Greece

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives that include the rules travelers arriving in Greece on international flights must follow.

Eurocontrol Sees Air Traffic at 84% of Pre-Covid Levels by End of Year

Eurocontrol expects air traffic to pick up significantly in the coming months forecasting a recovery of approximately 9.3 million flights across Europe for all of 2022.

Air Astana Launches New Service to Heraklion, Crete

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, will launch a direct service from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Heraklion, capital of the Greek island of Crete, on June 1.