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AIA Honors Airlines for 2017 Performance at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport (AIA) has honored airlines that recorded the fastest development and the highest increases in passenger volumes in their scheduled services during 2017.

Aegean Sees 40% Net Earnings Growth in Jan-Sep

During the first nine months of the year, Greek airline Aegean saw its net earnings grow by 40 percent to 71.7 million euros.

Three Airlines, Two Operators Handling Bulk of Tourists to Greece

Two tour operators and three airlines handle the bulk of travelers interested in Greece this summer, according to the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority.

‘AirHelp’ Announces Top Airports, Airlines for 2017

Singapore Airlines and Singapore Changi Airport hold the top spot in AirHelp’s AirScore ratings for 2017 in the airlines and airport categories.

Aegean: Passenger Traffic Up 5% in First Quarter

Aegean Airlines and its subsidiary Olympic Air transported a total of 2.1 million passengers in the first quarter of 2017, recording an increase of 5%.

Olympic Air to Fly Three Routes to Remote Greek Destinations

Olympic Air will serve three air routes to remote Greek destinations as of April 2017 and for four years: Athens - Milos, Athens - Naxos and Athens - Sitia.

Olympic Air Cancels Flights Due to Strike

Olympic Air is cancelling scheduled domestic flights due to a strike announced by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers from 24:01 on Tuesday, October 4, until 23:59 on Saturday, October 8.

Three Airlines to Fly Greece’s Subsidized Air Routes to Remote Areas

Astra Airlines, Olympic Air and Sky Express will service a number of state-subsidized air routes to remote Greek destinations, according to an announcement by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Olympic Air: Passenger Traffic to Paros Triples in August

Olympic Air's passenger traffic to Paros tripled during August, which was the first month the island's new airport had opened.

First Flight from New Paros Airport to Take Off on July 25

The new airport of Paros, expected to handle four times the traffic and contribute to an increase in tourism, strengthen the local economy and create new jobs, is set to open its doors and be fully operational on July 25.

Celestyal Cruises and Aegean Miles+Bonus Join Forces

Celestyal Cruises and Miles+Bonus, the Aegean and Olympic Air loyalty program, recently announced their new loyalty program partnership to offer customers even more benefits and unique holiday opportunities.

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 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...

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.

Olympic Air Flights Cancelled Thursday, Feb 4, Due to Work Stoppage

Olympic Air has announced that it is cancelling flights which were due to operate on Thursday, February 4, due to a four-hour stoppage called by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers.

Aegean, Olympic Cancel Jan. 8 Flights Due to Strike

Due tomorrow's 24-hour strike by civil aviation employees at Greece’s regional airports, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air announce the cancellation of the following January 8 flights.

AEGEAN and Starwood Hotels Join Forces on Customer Loyalty Programmes

AEGEAN Airlines and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced a new partnership, which brings a selection of exclusive benefits to their award-winning loyalty programmes - Miles+Bonus and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). AEGEAN is Starwood’s first partner airline in Greece.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flight Cancellations on Thursday, Dec 3

Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, December 3, due to the 4-hour work suspension of the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) and the 24-hour strike announced by the Santorini Air Traffic Control Personnel.

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

AEGEAN is being forced to cancel 6 domestic flight sectors on Thursday, November 12, as a result of a 24-hour strike announced.

Olympic Air: Flight Cancellations on Wednesday and Thursday

Olympic Air is being forced to cancel 36 flight sectors on Wednesday and Thursday, due to the 4-hour work stoppage and 24-hour strike of the PanHellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunication Officers on November 11 and November 12, respectively.