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SKY express Announces Direct Flights from Thessaloniki to Larnaca, Cyprus

SKY express announced it will begin flying direct from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Larnaca, Cyprus, four times a week, commencing on October 31.

Greece’s Covid-19 Travel Rules for Flights from Abroad Get Another Extension

The Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad.

EU Drops Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova from Safe List for Travel

The European Council removed Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Moldova from its safe list for non-essential travel into the EU.

Visitors to Greece in July Increase by 240.2% Bolstering Revenue

The number of incoming travelers to Greece in July increased by 240.2% year-on-year to some 2.8 million, according to the Bank of Greece.

Zela Aviation Signs Strategic Agreement with Tanzania’s Precision Air

Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Tanzania-based airline Precision Air.

United States to Open Air Travel for the Fully Vaccinated from the EU

The Biden administration will allow fully vaccinated travelers from the EU, the UK and other countries to enter the United States from early November.

AEGEAN CEO: Infrastructure, Vaccination Key to Greece Air Travel Recovery

Increasing Covid-19 vaccination reach and completing crucial infrastructure are key for Greece's tourism recovery, according to AEGEAN CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for International Air Arrivals

Restrictions on all international air arrivals to Greece have been extended, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority’s (HCAA) updated Covid-19 directives.

Greek Airports: Passenger Traffic Continues Upsurge in August

Passenger traffic at Greek airports continued an upsurge for the second month in a row, according to data released for August 2021.

AEGEAN Sees Positive Cash Flows in Q2 Despite Limited Activity

Greek airline company AEGEAN recorded positive cash flows and a reduction in total losses in the second quarter of the year despite limited flight activity.

Greek Regional Airports See Over 10 Million Passengers in January-August

Passenger traffic at 14 Greek regional airports showed a very improved performance during the January-August 2021 period compared to 2020.

August 2021: Greece Records Lowest Decrease in Flights in the EU

Greece recorded the lowest decreases in commercial flights in August 2021, showing signs of recovery for its air transport sector, according to Eurostat.

SKY express Teams Up with American Airlines to Attract More US Tourists to Greece

SKY express has entered into an interline agreement with American Airlines aiming for greater traveler inflow from the United States.

Lufthansa Group and Travelport Sign New Distribution Deal for Modern Airline Retailing

The Lufthansa Group airlines and Travelport have made a new distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation.

Covid-19: How the Unvaccinated in Greece Can Travel by Land, Air, Sea – Rules

Unvaccinated people in Greece must now have a negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test result to travel between regions on airplanes, ferries, trains and buses.

Greece Updates Covid-19 Travel Rules for Domestic Flights to All Destinations

The Greek authorities have updated the rules that passengers must follow in order to travel on domestic flights to all destinations in Greece.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Rules for International Flights, Passengers

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives concerning flights and arrivals from abroad until September 17.

Greece is Off Germany’s Covid-19 ‘Risk Area’ Travel List

Germany no longer considers the Greek regions of Crete and South Aegean as high risk areas for Covid-19, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases.

Qatar Airways: Special Fares for Flights from Greece to Over 140 Global Destinations

Qatar Airways is offering customers in Greece special fares for flights to more than 140 destinations until September 15.

AEGEAN: 70% Growth in Summer Passenger Traffic vs 2020

AEGEAN during July and August saw its passenger traffic increase by 70%, compared to the same period in 2020, to more than 2.3 million passengers.