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Air Astana Increases Passenger Traffic in First Half 2017

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, increased its overall passenger traffic by 12 percent in the first half of 2017.

Airports, Ports and Logistics Top Athens Transport, Infrastructure Meet Agenda

Ways to tap into the expansion of combined transport and upgraded infrastructure were explored during the 1st conference on "Infrastructure and Transport in Greece: Prospects for Development” held in Athens.

Greece’s Airline Representatives (SAAE) Announce New President: Giorgos Antonaros

Giorgos Antonaros of Top Kinisis Hellas is the new president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE).

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) Announces New Board

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held elections during its 25th annual general assembly and elected its new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

Oman Air Welcomes New Boeing B787-9 to Fleet

Oman Air recently boosted its fleet with the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be utilised on European and Far-Eastern sectors.

Avianca Brasil Launches Direct Flights to the US and Chile

Avianca Brazil will offer direct, daily services from Sao Paulo to Miami and Santiago with newly delivered A330-200 aircraft. Tickets to and from the United States are on sale.

Oman Air Inaugurates Flights from Oman to Kenya

Oman Air has launched a four-times weekly flight to Nairobi, operated by a Boeing 737-800. This is the airline's first service to Kenya.

Oman Air: Centipede Bites Passenger, Delays Flight to London

Oman Air flight WY 101, scheduled to fly from Muscat to London Heathrow, was delayed on Sunday after a passenger was bitten by a centipede during boarding.

Oman Air Launches Non-stop Flights to Guangzhou, China

Oman Air will begin operating flights from its hub in Muscat to Guangzhou, China, from December 9. Guangzhou is Oman Air’s first destination in China.

Oman Air Moves Both Daily Muscat to London Flights to T4 at London Heathrow

Oman Air recently announced that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport as of January 31, 2017.

Oman Air Wins Title of Best Cargo Airline

Oman Air Cargo has been awarded “Best Cargo Airline for Valuable Goods – North and East” at the India Cargo Awards 2016 held recently in New Delhi.

Oman Air Wins ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

Oman Air was recently awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, from the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016.

Air Astana Passengers Get Free Entrance to Kazakhstan’s World Expo 2017

Travellers flying on Air Astana to attend the World Expo in Kazakhstan in 2017, will receive free admission to the exhibition.

LOT Boeing 737 Takes Off with Revamped Cabin Interior

The modernised Boeing 737-400 of LOT Polish Airlines carried out its first Warsaw-London Heathrow route on June 27, giving passengers the chance to experience its cabin upgrade.

LOT Polish Airlines Announces Connection from Warsaw to Seoul

Poland’s national air carrier LOT will launch a new connection from Warsaw to the South Korean capital, Seoul, on October 17.

Greece Ready to Dazzle the Russians at Moscow MITT Expo

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Tuesday departed for Moscow to attend the international trade show MITT and promote Greece's tourism industry to the Russian market.

Lights Out in Athens Airport for Earth Hour 2016

For the eighth year in a row, Athens International Airport (AIA) joins the WWF’s global initiative "Earth Hour" on Saturday, March 19.

LOT’s Inaugural Flight from Athens to Warsaw takes off

LOT Polish Airlines' first plane from Athens to Warsaw operated its inauguration flight on Thursday.

LOT Polish Airlines to Launch Flights from Warsaw to Athens

LOT Polish Airlines will operate four flights per week between Athens and Warsaw starting March 2.

Disruptions at Greece’s Regional Airports Due to Friday Strike

Travelers flying across Greece will be forced to re-schedule as regional airports will be facing disruptions on Friday, January 8, due to 24-hour strike called by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.