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Attica Region Embarks on Tourism Roadshow to The Netherlands, Belgium

The Region of Attica, during December 10-11, will embark on a tourism roadshow in The Netherlands and Belgium to promote the travel options of its destinations.

Greece 10-month Air Arrivals Mark Historic High

Air traffic to Greece is stronger than ever with an additional 680,000 passengers going through Greek airports during January-October 2018, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greek Seven-month Airport Traffic Going Strong

Greek airports welcomed over 34.4 million passengers in the first seven months of the year, marking a 10.1 percent rise against the same period last year at 31.2 million.

Athens Airport, Hellenic American University to Teach Aviation to Kids

Athens International Airport and the Hellenic American University are organizing the 2nd Aviation and Flight Academy for students.

TAIPED Seeking Financial Advisors for Sale of 30% Stake in Athens Airport

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED is seeking for financial advisors to provide advisory services for the sale of its 30 percent stake in Athens Airport.

Competition: AIA Looking for Innovative Ideas to Transform Airport Environment

Athens International Airport is inviting young minds to submit new business ideas that can be implemented in a real airport environment.

AIA Becomes the First Carbon Neutral Airport in Greece

Athens International Airport (AIA) has become the first airport in Greece to be classified as "carbon neutral".

Tourism Partnership Launches to Promote Athens as Year-round Destination

A collaborative initiative has been launched to promote Athens as an attractive, year-round, city break tourism destination.

Experts in Air Transport and Cruise Exchange Views at 4th ACES Event in Athens

The 4th Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens), an Athens International Airport initiative, was successfully hosted in Athens recently.

UK Retailer WHSmith to Operate at Athens Airport

WHSmith, one of the UK's leading retailers, has been awarded a five-year contract for seven stores at Athens International Airport (AIA) in partnership with Miller Distributors.

Athens Airport Launches ‘Flights’… to the Moon for 4th Year

For the fourth year in a row, flights… to the moon continue at Athens International Airport with new concerts, performances, games and art events.

Passenger Traffic ‘Takes Off’ at Athens Airport in July

Passenger traffic continues to see a sizable growth at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Photo Exhibition: Poverty and Wealth Gap on Display at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport, in cooperation with the Athens Photo Festival, is hosting a photo exhibition entitled “1%: Privilege in a Time of Global Inequality” that approaches the issue of the exploding gap between poverty and wealth in the world.

Athens Airport Goes Green, Hailed for its Initiatives

Committed to protecting the environment, Athens International Airport (AIA) marked World Environment Day last month with a recycling competition for airport employees aiming to raise awareness and encourage recycling across the premises.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Stays Strong in June

Figures for June released by the Athens International Airport (AIA) confirmed continued rise in passenger traffic.

European Airport Industry Comes to Athens for 26th ACI Europe General Assembly

The European airport industry will gather in Athens during June 20-22 for the 26th ACI Europe General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition hosted by Athens International Airport (AIA).

Athens Airport: Six-month Paid Training Positions Available for 100 Young People

Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced the launch of the "Airport Praxis 2", a training programme that will offer 100 young people, between the ages of 19 to 29, the opportunity to work at the airport for a period up to six months.

United Airlines Begins Seasonal Nonstop Service Between Athens and New York

United Airlines on Thursday began nonstop flights between Athens and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Athens Airport Invites All for a Game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’!

The “Fly me to the Moon” programme, Athens International Airport’s cultural journey of concerts, performances and happenings, is continuing with the famous song’s second verse: “Let me play” ... “Snakes and Ladders” at the airport before taking off!

Athens Airport Reports Record Passenger Numbers for January-April

During the first four months of the year, the passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached the record levels of 4.92 million, equaling with an increase of 11 percent compared to 2015.