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International Flights to Greece Shoot Up in July

Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8% against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority said.

July Brings More Traffic Through 14 Greek Regional Airports

Traffic through 14 regional Greek airports picked up pace in the first half of the year boosting performance for Fraport Group.

IATA: Covid-19 Devastates Global Air Transport in 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic hit global air transport hardest in 2020 with the international airline industry describing it as the worst year on record.

IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Covid-19 Testing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to take action to address the high cost of Covid-19 tests in many jurisdictions.

WorldTicket and Discover the World Partner to Offer Seamless Solution for Airlines

Discover the World has partnered with WorldTicket to provide its airline customers with a wide range of seamless services.

Scoot to Connect Athens with Berlin in August

Scoot on August 10 will launch direct Athens-Berlin flights, operated by its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

Sky express Launches Athens – Rome Service

SKY express has expanded its international network of destinations with the launch of a new direct service between Athens and Rome.

Travelport-connected Travel Agencies Now Avoid Emirates GDS Surcharge

Travelport and Emirates have reached a commercial agreement that allows Travelport-connected agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via GDS.

AEGEAN and Volotea Sign Code-share Agreement

AEGEAN and Volotea have signed a code-share agreement to offer increased travel options for destinations in Greece, Italy, France and Spain.

Air France-KLM Partners with Sea Chefs Cruises to Develop Sustainable Fuel Industry

The Air France-KLM Group and sea chefs Cruises Ltd. have signed an agreement to invest in the aviation group’s corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel program.

European Commission Approves €39.7 Million Italian Aid to Alitalia

The European Commission has announced that an Italian aid measure of 39.7 million euros to support Alitalia is in line with EU state aid rules.

May 2021 Flight and Passenger Traffic to Greece Improves

Incoming passenger traffic through Greece’s airports picked up this May marking a 673.4% increase compared to the same month in 2020.

Delta Starts Direct Flights to Athens from New York

Delta Air Lines has resumed its direct service between Athens and New York.

New Company Zela Jet Offers Private Flights with Aircraft, Helicopters

Zela Aviation has launched Zela Jet, a new company offering private flights with aircraft and helicopters for leisure and business trips.

Alitalia to Fly Daily Between Athens and Rome from May 31

Italian carrier Alitalia will begin daily flights between Athens and Rome starting on May 31.

Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

The global airlines industry is calling on governments to comply with Covid-19 recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization (WHO).

IATA Expects Net Airline Industry Losses of $47.7bn in 2021

IATA expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 and says immediate priorities are restart plans, employment support and cost reduction.

airBaltic Announces Flights Connecting Riga with Santorini and Heraklion

airBaltic will launch new scheduled flights between Riga and the Greek destinations of Santorini and Heraklion for summer 2021.

Minister Expects Seaplane Services to be a Game-changer for Greek Tourism

Seaplane services in Greece, once launched, are expected to create new tourism products and employment opportunities on the Greek islands and in remote regions.