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Aegean Sees Higher Consolidated Revenue in 1st Quarter 2016 Results

Aegean announced key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2016 with consolidated revenue at 147.9 million euros, seven percent higher compared to the first quarter of 2015.

Aegean Brings Passengers ‘Closer to Greece’ with New Initiative

AEGEAN has launched a new initiative named "Closer to Greece", aiming to tell the world why each of the country’s destinations are so unique.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Announce Extra Flights to/from Greek Islands Between May 7-10

AEGEAN and Olympic Air will operate extra flights to/from Chania, Kefalonia, Milos, Leros, Naxos, Paros, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Mytilene and Corfu between May 7 and May 10.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air to Transfer Holy Flame to 17 Greek Destinations

AEGEAN Airlines will provide three extra aircraft (non commercial flights) to distribute the Holy Flame to as many Greek destinations as possible once it arrives in Athens from Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, April 30.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flight Cancellations Due to 24-hour Strike on Thursday, April 7

AEGEAN and Olympic Air are being forced to cancel and reschedule flights which were due to operate on Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7, as a result of a 24-hour general strike announced by Greece’s public sector union, ADEDY, in which air traffic controllers and...

Aegean to Resume Daily Morning Flights to/from Brussels

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that it will resume its daily morning flights to/from Brussels as of Friday, April 8.

Aegean Continues Flights to Lille to Assist Brussels Passengers

Aegean Airlines has announced that it will continue to operate alternative flights to and from Lille airport until April 7, as the Brussels-Zaventem airport still remains closed.

Aegean Airlines to Continue Alternative Flights to and from Lille until April 1

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will continue to operate alternative flights to and from Lille airport until April 1, as Brussel’s – Zaventem (BRU) airport remains closed.

Aegean Airlines Cancels All Flights to and from Brussels for Wednesday

In the wake of the attack at Brussels Airport in Belgium early Tuesday morning, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has canceled all flights to and from Brussels for Wednesday, March 23.

‘Business as Usual’ for Athens at ITB 2016

Despite the ongoing publicity of the refugee crisis, Athens has not lost ground as a leisure tourism and city break destination, according to the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

Athens Airport Honors Airlines for 2015 Performance

Athens International Airport (AIA) earlier this month honored airlines that recorded the fastest development and the highest increases in passenger volumes in their scheduled services during 2015. The award ceremony took place during the 16th Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens.

ITB 2016: Aegean Announces New Direct Athens-Kassel Flight for ‘documenta 14’ Art Event in 2017

Aegean Airlines has become the sponsor and first official airline partner of documenta 14 - one of the art world’s most prestigious events that will be coming to Athens in 2017 - it was announced on Friday at the ITB Berlin trade show.

Greek Travel Agents Reach Out to Tehran

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is actively promoting Greek tourism, its wide array of offerings and services through its ongoing presentations at world tourism fairs, the latest being in Tehran.

Aegean Chairman Vassilakis Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Aegean Airlines Chairman Theodore Vassilakis has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Piraeus School of Economics, Business and International Studies, Department of Business Administration.

‘Roads to Rhodes’ Marathon Returns for Third Year with New Routes

The island of Rhodes in Greece is getting ready to host the 3rd International “Roads to Rhodes” Marathon this April.

Seventh ‘Sympossio’ to Introduce ‘Greek Street Food’ to Europe

The "Sympossio" Greek gourmet touring event will soon embark on its seventh journey to European cities to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture.

Messinia to Welcome New Direct Flights, More Visitors this Year

Messinia, in the southwestern Peloponnese, this year is expected to see a 28 percent increase in air arrivals compared to 2015, as a result of the launch of new air routes to and from Kalamata's international airport "Captain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos" as of April.

Greece, Egypt Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Greece and Egypt for cooperation in the field of tourism with an aim to promote bilateral tourism between the two countries.

Tourist Arrivals from Iran to Greece Expected to Soar in 2016

The number of visitors from Iran to Greece could soar to more than 20,000 this year if visa procedures are improved, Iranian travel agents said during the second Greek Tourism Workshop that took place recently in Tehran.

Aegean Airlines Reports 15% Increase in Passenger Traffic for 2015

Aegean Airlines has announced total passenger growth of 15 percent in 2015. Passengers carried reached 11,650,374, which are 1,537,849 more than in 2014.