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Europe’s Airport Passenger Traffic in Downward Spiral in January-June

Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports during the first half of 2021 shows a downward spiral year on year (-76.9%), according to data of ACI Europe.

SKY express Announces Service that Combines Air and Sea Travel

SKY express has partnered with Let’s Ferry and now gives consumers the opportunity to combine and manage air and sea travel at the same time.

Air Travel from Greek Islands: Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate or Negative Test Mandatory

Travelers may board domestic flights in Greece to travel from the islands to the mainland only if they have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a recovery certificate or a negative test result.

Eurocontrol: Greece Among Countries Gaining Back Flights

Air traffic appears to be approaching 2019 pre-Covid-19 levels with Greece moving up in terms of scheduled flights, Eurocontrol said in its latest report.

Greece Opens to Flights from Turkey, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules

Greece has lifted a ban on flights from Turkey and extended all Covid-19 travel rules concerning international arrivals from abroad.

Athens Airport Sees Summer 2021 Supporting its Progressive Recovery from Covid-19

The lifting of movement restrictions since mid-May 2021 and the peak summer holiday period are supporting a progressive recovery for Athens International Airport (AIA).

Travelers Entering Israel from Greece Must Quarantine

Travelers, vaccinated or not, returning to Israel from Greece, the US, France, Italy, Germany and several other countries will be required to quarantine for at least seven days as of August 11.

SKY express Begins Direct Athens-London Flights

SKY express now brings London even closer to Athens with direct flights every day of the week except Saturdays.

LGS Handling Launches ‘VIP Services’ at Airports in Cyprus

LGS Handling, a provider ground handling services, has launched its new “VIP Services” programme at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos.

Athens Airport Gets ‘Prix Versailles’ Nomination for South Wing Expansion

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been chosen as one of six finalists in the World Selection for the Prix Versailles Airports 2021 for its South Wing expansion.

Covid-19 Rules for Travel to Greek Islands by Plane Get Extension

The rules that all passengers must follow to travel to the Greek islands on domestic flights have been extended until August 9.

AEGEAN Takes Major Step Towards Sustainable Aviation

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN made its first delivery flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its brand new A321neo aircraft.

Travelers to Greece can Submit PLF Form Anytime Before Flight

All travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at any time before the departure of their flight to the country.

Greece Updates Covid-19 Entry Rules for Travelers on International Flights

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives that concern travel rules for passengers arriving on international flights.

IATA: June Shows No Recovery for International Air Travel

The situation for international travel was nowhere it should have been in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Qatar Airways Named Airline of the Year for 2021

Qatar Airways has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2021’ by AirlineRatings, a leading safety and product rating website.

Covid-19: Travelers Aged 12-17 Can Fly to Greek Islands with Negative Self-test

Travelers aged 12-17 can now present a negative Covid-19 self-test to fly domestic to the Greek islands from the mainland.

US Keeps Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Due to Delta Variant

The United States is keeping all existing Covid-19 travel restrictions in place due to concerns over the spread of the Delta variant, the White House has confirmed.

EU Approves €110 Million Covid-19 Aid Package for Athens Airport

The European Commission has approved a 110-million-euro aid to compensate Athens International Airport for damages suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

IATA Slams EU’s Slot Decision, Says it’s ‘Out Of Touch With Reality’

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has branded the European Commission’s decision to set the 2022 winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality”.