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Finnair Starts Weighing Passengers and Carry-ons at the Gate

Finnair is weighing volunteering customers and their carry-on baggage at the departure gate of Helsinki Airport to collect data for flight balance calculations.

Aviation: Flight Disruption is 300% Above Historical Norms

Flight disruption remains 300% above historical norms as the aviation industry is up against a skills shortage and the rapid return of demand for air travel.

Heraklion Airport to Close for 5 Days Due to Runway Upgrades

Heraklion Airport on Crete will close for five days for necessary upgrade works to take place on its runways.

Athens Airport Makes Stock Market Debut with a Bang

Keen buyer interest in Athens Airport during its stock market debut sent shares soaring in the first minutes of trade.

Emirates Upgrades Brisbane Service, Adds Extra Daily Flight to Perth

Emirates has announced that it will now serve Brisbane with double daily A380 flights and also reinstate a second daily flight to Perth.

More Flights to Meet Irish Tourist Demand for Greece in 2024

To meet the growing demand for Greece by Irish travelers, airlines such as Aer Lingus and Ryanair are adding more flights to Greek destinations this year.

Greece Welcomes Addition of Airline Seats in Winter Period

Available airline seats to Greece for the November 2023–March 2024 period were up by 16.8% to 4.7 million driven by strong demand.

Athens Airport Welcomes Over 1 Million Passengers from Abroad in January

Athens International Airport handled over 1 million international passengers in the first month of the year, up 12.8% compared to 2023.

Cyprus Airways Launches New Larnaca-Brussels Route

Cyprus Airways, aiming to connect with key international destinations, announced a new connecting flight from Larnaca to Brussels.

Problems on 737 Max Planes Hit Boeing’s Reputation Again

Boeing was hit again this week with a new 737 Max problem forcing the manufacturer to rework some 50 airplanes.

Greek Airlines Make Changes to Flights to/from Heraklion Airport Due to Upgrade Works

AEGEAN and SKY express have announced changes to their flight schedules to and from Heraklion Airport on Crete between February 19-24.

Airline Mergers a Concern for European Consumer and Travel Bodies

European travel associations are wary of a growing number of airline mergers, which they say, will impact the competitiveness of the market.

Air Serbia and Etihad Launch New Codeshare to Expand Connectivity in Europe

The partnership between Air Serbia and Etihad Airways aims to enhance connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations, including Athens and Thessaloniki.

ACI Europe: Athens Airport Among Best Performing in 2023

Athens Airport was among those in its size group in Europe to report the best passenger traffic performance in 2023.

IATA: Total 2023 Air Traffic Edged Closer to pre-Covid Levels

Total air traffic in 2023 managed to recoup 94.1% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels and surpass 2022 by 36.9%.

Jet2 Announces More Services to Santorini from Manchester Airport

Jet2 has announced more services to the Greek island of Santorini from Manchester Airport in summer 2024.

Emirates First Airline to Join UK’s ‘The Solent Cluster’ Low Carbon Investment Initiative

Emirates has become the first international airline to join “The Solent Cluster”, a UK initiative focused on reducing CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households.

Volotea Plans 14% Rise in Seat Capacity to 1.6 Million for Greece

Volotea's plans for Greece in 2024 include an increase in capacity to 1.6 million seats , the introduction of new routes and the creation of additional local job opportunities.

Helvetic Airways: Flights to Greek Islands in Summer 2024

Helvetic Airways’ new flight program includes flights from Zurich and Bern to the Greek islands of Crete, Kos and Rhodos.

Air France Announces New Flights from Paris to Phoenix, Arizona

Air France this summer will fly from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phoenix, Arizona, bringing its US destinations to 17.