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Aegean Aims for the Sky, Launches 14 New Destinations from Athens

Aegean Airlines announced on Thursday, the introduction of 14 new destinations from Athens, 111 international routes to 45 countries and investments in four new Airbus A320 carriers.

AEGEAN Reports Increase in Passengers Over First Nine Months

AEGEAN's passenger traffic recorded a significant increase in the first nine months of 2015.

AEGEAN and Olympic Air Receive IATA’s ‘Fast Travel Green Award’

AEGEAN and Olympic Air were recently recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for their innovation in passenger experience and received the "Fast Travel Green Award".

AEGEAN: Improvement Initiatives Vital for Greek Airports

Greek carrier AEGEAN has called for urgent measures so the airline companies operating in Greece can continue to grow and support tourism and the country's economy.

Which Airlines Did Not Get ‘Scared Off’ By the Financial Situation in Greece?

While a large number of international airlines decided this week to temporarily withdraw the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece, due to the financial situation in the country, others opted to give a vote of confidence to the country and stood by their Greek...

Ultra-low-cost Pricing Initiative for Greeks: Up to 10 Euros Airfare for Domestic Travel

Greeks are expected to have access to airline tickets costing up to 10 euros for domestic travel this month, according to an announcement made by Athens International Airport on Thursday.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Suspend Service Fee on Airline Tickets

In order to facilitate Greek passengers, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air are suspending the 20-euro service fee on all tickets purchased with cash from the ticket counters at Greek airports until July 19.

AEGEAN Adds Special Flights to Transfer Holy Flame to 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 11.

Aegean Results Soar, Handles Over 10m Passengers in 2014

Greek carrier Aegean reported improved results for 2014 on Thursday, driven by network expansion and synergies with Olympic Air, while reporting a 14 percent rise in passenger traffic to 10.1 million passengers, the highest ever achieved by a Greek airline.

Aegean Rewards Frequent Flyers Via ‘Business on Board’

As part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade the passenger travel experience, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced last week that it would reward business travellers through its “Business on Board” plan.

Aegean Airlines’ 9-Month 2014 Results Show Strong Profitability, 14% Growth in Passengers

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has reported a strong set of nine-month 2014 results, driven by successful network expansion and Olympic Air synergies.

Aegean Airlines: Flight Cancellations, Reschedules on 27 November

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced the cancellation of 97 domestic flights and 65 international flights on Thursday, 27 November, due to a 24-hour strike scheduled by Greek air traffic controllers.

Aegean Airlines-Olympic Air: One Year After The Merger

One year after its merger with Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines has moved to a new path of growth, counting 50 aircraft, 9.8 million passengers, 2,400 employees and 2 technical hangars.

MIG Cuts Ties With “Olympic” Brand

One of the most widely recognizable brands in the world, the Olympic rings, will no longer be included in the portfolio of Marfin Investment Group (MIG), which has decided to officially cut all ties with its Olympic past.

Olympic Air Cuts Three Domestic Flights In Greece

Greek carrier Olympic Air will cut all flights to/from Chania, Mytilini and Santorini as of 1 November 2013.
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Olympic Air Offers Promotional Fares On Domestic Network

Greek carrier Οlympic Air is offering special promotional fares for one-way trips within its domestic network from/to Athens.
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Aegean-Olympic Deal Rumored To Have Been Approved By E.U.

Although a final decision on the acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines is expected next month, it is rumored that the E.U. competition authorities have already decided to approve the deal.
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Olympic Air Gears Up With Travelport’s Rapid Reprice

Travelport on 3 September announced the successful implementation of Travelport Rapid Reprice with Greek carrier, Olympic Air.
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Ryanair Reiterates Proposal To “Rescue” Greek Tourism

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair said on 1 August that it would create new bases in Athens and Thessaloniki and boost passenger traffic to Greece by 10 million if Athens International Airport (AIA) would drop the air passenger duty for new routes to and from Athens and reduce...
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Olympic Air On Upcoming Flight Cuts To Thessaloniki, Iraklio and Rhodes

Greek carrier Olympic Air issued an official statement in regards to its recent decision to halt flights from Athens to Thessaloniki and Iraklio, Crete, as of 13 October 2013, and to Rhodes as of 30 September.