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Interview – Andreas Christodoulides: ‘Zela Aviation Aims to Exceed Customer Expectations in Air Chartering Industry’

Zela Aviation's founder, Andreas Christodoulides, talks to GTP about the company's role, accomplishments and future plans in the air transport industry.

Ryanair Launches Winter Plan, Four New Thessaloniki Flights

Ryanair announced the launch of its 2017 Thessaloniki winter schedule which includes four new routes to Bratislava, Eindhoven, Memmingen and Naples.

Greece – India Air Services Agreement Paves Way for Tighter Tourism, Trade Ties

An Air Services Agreement signed between India and Greece, paves the way for further cooperation in trade and tourism by enhancing air connectivity.

Travel to Greece as Cheap as €35 Courtesy of Norwegian Air

Travel to Greece couldn't get cheaper with Norwegian Air Shuttle pledging to offer low-cost flights to Greek island destinations this summer.

ACI: Europe Airports Handle a Record-breaking 2bn Travelers in 2016

European airports broke all records in 2016 handling some 2 billion passengers up by 5.1 percent compared to a year before.

Fraport Greece Holds Info Event Ahead of March 15 Airport Takeover

Fraport Greece is ready to take over management of 14 regional airports on March 15 and held a day event recently in order to present its ambitious plans.

Aegean Flights to Connect Tel Aviv with Thessaloniki in May

Greek national carrier Aegean recently announced the launch of direct flights from Tel Aviv to Thessaloniki during the May - October period.

Promise of Greek Summer Attracts New Flights

As summer draws near all the more airlines are introducing new flights, adding more seats or boosting the frequency of their existing routes to destinations in Greece aiming to secure a piece of the growing market.

Committee for Coordination of Air and Sea Transport in Greece Announced

A committee for the coordination of air and sea transport in Greece will be set up to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland.

State Dept. Reinstates Visas, Reverses Trump Travel Ban ‘For Now’

The State Department has reinstated approximately 60,000 visas which were "provisionally revoked" from foreigners from seven majority-Muslim countries.

EU Citizens Unaffected by Trump Muslim Travel Ban, IATA Calls for ‘Clarity’

US President Donald Trump’s decision to ban nationals from seven countries - Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Somalia - for 90 days from traveling to the United States, does not affect EU citizens even if they hold dual citizenship in one of the listed countries.

US Airlines Up in Arms Over Emirates NY Flights Via Athens

Three US airlines are calling on new President Donald Trump to stop Emirates' decision to offer a daily year-round flight from Dubai to New York via Athens.

Reward Offered for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

The Malaysian government is offering a reward to any private entity able to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people on board.

Croatia Airlines Joins the European Regions Airline Association

Croatia Airlines has joined the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), bringing the total number of airlines in ERA membership to 54.

Greece’s Goldair Group Moves Full Speed Ahead with 2017 Plans

Goldair Group's plans for 2017 include adding more jobs, making more investments and expanding through strategic partnerships contributing to the ever-growing sector of tourism.

EasyJet Adds Preveza, Rhodes & Kefallonia to Greece Destinations

British low-cost carrier easyJet announced the addition of four new routes, extra seating and friendlier rates for Greek destinations.

Runway Works at Thessaloniki Airport Pushed Back to October 2017

The Greek transport ministry has stepped in and postponed runway works at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport beyond the upcoming summer season.

Fears for Thessaloniki Tourism Due to Works on Airport Runway

Greek professionals are calling for the postponement of works on Thessaloniki's airport runway, fearing that incoming tourism in summer 2017 will be hit.

Cyprus Airways Back in Action with New Airbus

Adorned with an olive branch, the symbol of Cyprus, the country’s re-launched carrier Cyprus Airways is set to begin operations soon after receiving its first aircraft and securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the end of the year.

Yesteryear Planes Take Off from Crete for VintageAirRally

Twelve vintage biplanes took off from the Greek island of Crete earlier this week, headed for South Africa as part of the VintageAirRally charity rally Crete2Cape, which recreates the pioneering age of African aviation in the 1920s.