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Awards & World Recognition For Greece In Summer 2014

During the summer, Greece received various industry awards and recognition for excellence in regards for sites, hotels, restaurants, sustainability, etc. The following are some of Greece's most important accolades.

Aegean and Ryanair among those interested in buying Cyprus Airways

The deadline for bids closed on Wednesday and reports say that nine firms, out of the fifteen who had expressed initial interest, have made non-binding bids for struggling Cyprus Airways.
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Aegean Airlines To Increase Fleet With 7 New Airbus A320 Aircraft

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will strengthen its fleet with the addition of seven new Airbus A320 aircraft.

Aegean Airlines In Cyprus Airways Takeover Talks

An Aegean Airlines delegation, led by the company's vice president Eftychios Vasilakis, arrived in Cyprus on 25 August for talks with the government about the possible takeover of loss-making carrier Cyprus Airways.

June-July 2014: Aegean Registers Growth In Int’l Passenger Traffic At Greek Airports

Aegean Airlines has registered significant growth in international passenger traffic at the Greek airports of Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklio and Rhodes during the two summer months of June and July.

Airlines Extend Flight Schedules To Destinations In Greece

Foreign airline companies that operate summer seasonal flights to Greece are extending their schedules through November due to high demand.

Thousands Of Russian Tourists Trapped In Greece Due To Labirint’s Collapse

Thousands of Russian tourists are still stranded in Greece following the bankruptcy of Labirint, one of Russia’s leading tour operators.

World Travel Awards 2014: The Acropolis Is Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction

The Acropolis in Athens won the title of Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held on 2 August in the Greek capital.

Aegean Airlines Joins Terminal 2 At London Heathrow

Passengers of Greek carrier Aegean Airlines now fly from the brand-new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport in London and are promised high-quality services aimed to improve their travel experience.

Aegean Airlines Among Carriers To Renew Flights To And From Tel Aviv

Several American and European airlines have been informed they can consider flying again to and from Israel's international airport and have already renewed flights.

AEGEAN Named Best Regional Airline in Europe For Fourth Consecutive Year

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines was titled as the Best Regional Airline in Europe at the 2014 World Airline Awards held during the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.

Aegean Airlines Breaks 1M Passenger Record In One Month

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air flew more than one million passengers in June, breaking the company's own record for the number of passengers carried in one month.

Aegean Launches Video To Support Greek National Team Before World Cup Game With Costa Rica

Aegean Airlines has launched a video to support Greece's national team in its game against Costa Rica in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday 29 June.

Aegean Airlines Honored For Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines was honored this year with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the "ACCI 2014 Awards" of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry held recently in Athens.

Star Alliance’s New Home At Heathrow Opens

"Terminal 2: the Queen’s Terminal" is the latest addition to Heathrow airport that will house all 23 Star Alliance member airlines that serve the UK’s only hub airport.

Aegean Airlines Helps Promote Greece As Golf Destination

Greek air carrier Aegean Airlines aims to contribute to Greece's promotion as a golf destination through the international golf tournament Aegean Airlines Pro-Am.

“La Triaviata” In The Air: Aegean Airlines Celebrates 15th Birthday With Opera Performance

Those that flew on Aegean Airlines A3115 flight from Thessaloniki to Athens on 28 May were speechless when two passengers suddenly rose from their seats and performed "La Triaviata" of Verdi!

Etihad Airways Marks Five Years In Greece As Partnership With Aegean Airlines Takes Off

Etihad Airways and codeshare partner Aegean Airlines are celebrating five years of Etihad Airways’ non-stop services between Athens and Abu Dhabi.

Aegean Airlines: Passenger Traffic Rises By 12% In First Quarter

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air carried 1.6 million passengers in the first quarter of 2014, 12 percent more versus the previous year.

Ukraine International Airlines Announces Service To Thessaloniki, Greece

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a non-stop scheduled service en route Kiev – Thessaloniki – Kiev as of 24 June 2014.