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Reminder of Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Domestic Flights

The Greek authorities have issued a reminder of the Covid-19 rules that travelers must follow when on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece.

Jet2: 200 Weekly Flights to 14 Greek Destinations in Summer 2023

Leisure travel group Jet2 has announced almost 200 weekly flights to 14 Greek destinations from six UK bases as part of its early-launched Summer Sun programme for 2023.

Greece’s Aviation Authority Extends Covid-19 Rules for Int’l Travelers

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended the Covid-19 rules that travelers from abroad must follow to enter Greece.

BBT Air Steps in as Air Cairo’s GSA in Greece

Egyptian airline Air Cairo has appointed BBT Air – Aviation Services as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

EU and Qatar Sign Landmark Aviation Agreement

The European Union and the State of Qatar have signed a comprehensive air transport agreement, upgrading rules and standards for flights between Qatar and the EU.

US will Lift Travel Ban for Vaccinated EU, UK Citizens on November 8

The United States will open to foreign nationals that are fully vaccinated, including from the UK and Europe, from November 8.

International Travel Flows to Greece Continue Steady Trend

International arrivals to Greece are maintaining the momentum of previous months marking a 110.5% increase in September compared to the same month a year ago.

Entering Greece: Covid-19 Travel Rules Extended

All of Greece’s Covid-19 travel rules for international flights and passengers have been extended.

Nordwind Airlines Plans to Start Flights Between St. Petersburg and Greece in 2022

Russian leisure airline Nordwind is planning to launch flights from St. Petersburg to Athens and Thessaloniki in 2022.

AEGEAN Raises Stake in Animawings, Strengthens Presence in Romanian Market

Greek airline company AEGEAN has raised its shareholding participation in Romanian Animawings to 51% from 25%, strengthening its presence in Romania's market.

Air France Wins Four Skytrax World Airline Awards for 2021

Air France received four honors at the World Airline Awards 2021, organized by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.

Alitalia is Closing: Info on Refunds for Flights from October 15

Italian carrier Alitalia will stop ticket sales and flights as of October 15, which is the date that the new flagship carrier - Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) - will begin operations.

Jet2 to Increase Weekly Flights to Northern Greece in 2022

UK leisure travel group Jet2 in 2022 it will increase its weekly direct flights from England to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia International Airport in Northern Greece.

Greece Keeps Covid-19 Air Travel Rules Unchanged

The Covid-19 rules that international travelers must follow to enter Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

EU Tells Members to Open Borders to Travelers from Bahrain and United Arab Emirates

The European Council has added Bahrain and United Arab Emirates to its updated ‘safe list’ of countries for which restrictions should be lifted for travel into the EU.

Sabre and Emirates Reach New Distribution Agreement

Sabre has signed a new agreement with Emirates that provides travel agencies with access to the airline’s content, through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS).

ACI World Rebukes IATA for Claiming Airport Charges are Too High

ACI Europe said IATA claims about “outrageous” charges to the tune of 2.3 billion dollars are “out of context” and create a distorted picture of the truth.

ITA Begins Selling Tickets for Italy-US Flights

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), Italy’s new national airline to replace Alitalia, began sales for its intercontinental flights to and from the United States.

Transavia to Boost Seats to Greece in 2022 and Fly to Skiathos

Dutch low-cost airline Transavia plans to boost available seats to Greece by 50% and add Skiathos to its list of Greek destinations.

US-Europe Air Travel Reopening Announcement Brings Surge in Bookings

The news that Covid-19 vaccinated European travellers will be able to fly to the US again from November has brought a strong surge in ticket sales.