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British Airways to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with New Uniforms

British Airways will celebrate its centenary anniversary in 2019 with a new collection of uniforms for its employees, designed by Ozwald Boateng.

British Airways Adds Kos to 2019 Summer Schedule

British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to the Greek island of Kos for summer 2019, with flights set to begin in May.

Korean Air Wins Big at ‘Cellars in the Sky 2017’ Airline Wine Awards

Korean Air was honored with the top award in the "Best Business Class Red" category in the "Cellars in the Sky 2017" airline wine awards.

New Flights Link Thessaloniki with Destinations in Europe, Asia

New flights connecting Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport - currently run by Fraport Greece - with popular destinations in Europe and Asia are expected to launch in 2018.

AirlineRatings.com Names the World’s Safest Airlines for 2018

AirlineRatings.com has released its annual list of the Top 20 safest airlines for 2018, which stand out for being at the forefront of safety and innovation.

British Airways: New London-Kefalonia Route in Summer 2018

British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Heathrow's Terminal 5 to the Greek island of Kefalonia in summer 2018.

Top Celebrities Featured in British Airways’ Flight Safety Film

Some of UK’s top celebrities, including Rowan Atkinson, Gordon Ramsay and Sir Ian McKellen are featured in British Airways’ new flight safety film.

British Airways Launches New Route from London City to Skiathos Island

British Airways in June will launch direct flights from London City airport to the Greek island of Skiathos for summer 2017.

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.

British Airways Announces London-Zakynthos Route

British Airways has announced that it will launch nonstop flights between London Heathrow and the Greek island of Zakynthos in summer 2017.

Qatar Airways and British Airways Strengthen Ties with Joint Business Agreement

Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), recently announced a joint business agreement that will benefit customers by offering a wider choice of flights, an enhanced network, greater choice of fares and superior benefits for members...

British Airways to Begin Flights to Kalamata and Chania

British Airways, the UK’s flagship carrier airline, has announced the start of its flights for summer 2016 in Greece launching routes to Kalamata and Chania.

Dozens Dead in Brussels Bombings, Police Boost Patrols Across Europe

Police and terror squads are stepping up controls at major tourist destinations across Europe, including Athens, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, following the deadly terrorist attacks on Tuesday at Brussels international...

Save Money on Flights for World Travel Market Events

Delegates attending events within the World Travel Market portfolio can take advantage of discounted air fares with oneworld airlines following a recent groundbreaking deal between the alliance and World Travel Market's parent company Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE).

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.

British Airways, Iberia Select Travelport’s Airline Merchandising Technology

Travelport has announced new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for its airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.

British Airways Adds New Greek Destinations to 2016 Summer Schedule

British Airways this week announced the addition of two new Greek destinations to its 2016 summer schedule: Chania and Kalamata.

British Airways to Fly Direct to Kalamata from London

British Airways will launch nonstop flights between London and Kalamata in April 2016.

WTM 2015: The Peloponnese Experience – All in One Plus More

It’s accessible, it’s diverse, it’s home to Greece’s foremost historic monuments, its coastline is endless, it hosts a number of World Heritage sites, it combines sea, sun and mountains, and its culinary traditions are highly sought after. This is the Peloponnese.