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ITA Airways Launches Direct Rome – Tokyo Flights

Italian flag-carrier ITA Airways is now operating three weekly direct flights between Rome Fiumicino and Tokyo Haneda.

Routes Awards 2022: Airline Companies Put Athens Airport in 1st Place

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been crowned winner at this year’s Routes Awards in the 10-17.5 million passenger category.

SKY express Named ‘Brand of the Year’ at Peak Performance Marketing Awards

Greek airline SKY express was named “Performance Brand of the Year” and won a total of 10 honors at the Peak Performance Marketing Awards.

Qatar Airways: New European Cluster Commercial Reorganization

Qatar Airways has announced a new European Cluster commercial reorganization in its aim to deliver the highest quality of service to passengers and trade partners.

ICAO: Global Air Traffic Recovery Fast Approaching Pre-pandemic Levels

Air transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest analysis of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

United and Emirates Join Forces to Offer New Connections

Emirates and United Airlines have announced a new partnership, which will include a codeshare agreement and interlining activities.

Air Travel Continues Recovery Trend in July, Some Markets Approach pre-COVID Levels

The performance of airlines in July continued to be strong with some markets approaching pre-COVID levels, according to IATA.

Athens International Airport Completes Two ‘Single European Sky’ Projects

Athens International Airport (AIA) has achieved two major milestones of a European Commission co-funded project that concerns the EU’s priority for the creation of the “Single European Sky”.

Jet2 Includes Year-round Services to Athens in Winter 23/24 City Breaks Program

Jet2’s expanded 2023/2024 Winter City Breaks program includes a new London Stansted-Athens route and services to the Greek capital year-round from Manchester Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines Signs New Distribution Agreement with Travelport

Ethiopian Airlines and Travelport have announced a new distribution agreement that includes Rich Content & Branding participation.

Korean Air to Launch Budapest Route and Resume Flights to Dubai, Phuket, Chiang Mai

Korean Air has announced that it will launch flights to Budapest and resume services to Dubai, Phuket and Chiang Mai.

Eurostat Reveals Impact of COVID Crisis on Young Air Transport Workers

Airlines and associated enterprises have reduced the number of their employees during the last two years due to Covid-19, particularly affecting younger workers, according to data released by Eurostat.

Epitalio Airport in the Peloponnese Reopens for Light Aircraft Flights

The airport of Epitalio in the Peloponnese has reopened for light aircraft flights, after having been granted a licence by the Greek Transport Ministry.

Travelport and Oman Air Renew Content Agreement

Travel technology company Travelport and Oman Air have reached a multi-year renewal of content agreement.

SKY express Launches New In-flight Magazine

SKY express has released the first issue of “Fly Magazine”, its new in-flight magazine with rich bilingual content for the modern traveler.

Survey: Passengers Embrace Technology for Seamless Air Travel

Air passengers are embracing mobile and touchless technologies in efforts to make their journey as convenient and seamless as possible, a survey by SITA found.

Chios State Airport to Get Long-awaited Upgrade

Upgrade works budgeted at €9.6 million are set to begin at “Omiros” airport on the island of Chios to improve the travel experience for Greeks and tourists.

SKY express: New Routes from Athens to Milan, Munich and Sofia

Greek airline SKY express is expanding its network of destinations by adding new routes from Athens to Munich, Milan and Sofia.

Athens International Airport Best in Europe in Case of Flight Delay

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu.

Goldair Takes Over as GSA for Air Canada in Greece and Cyprus

Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, has appointed Goldair Airline Services as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece and Cyprus.