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‘TAG Athens’ Taps into Airport’s Stopover Potential

Attracting travelers to Athens International Airport (AIA) by making it a stopover on their long-haul flights is the aim of the “TAG Athens” project, which kicked off on Tuesday, bringing Singapore Airlines and Aegean on board.

Interview: Andromachi Zerzivili, Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer of AKTINA TRAVEL GROUP

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Aktina Travel Group, one of the largest travel organizations in Greece, is launching a new corporate identity, welcoming an era of ongoing development with the aim of remaining the number one choice for credible and quality travel services.

Gulf Air Opens New Sales Office in Athens

Gulf Air this month officially opened its new sales office in a prime location in the center of Athens near Syntagma Square.

Athens Airport Passenger Figures Soar to New Heights

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" is marking its best season ever, handling over 6 million passengers in the first five months of the year, up be 23.7 percent.

EC Requests Greece to Ensure that Airport Charges Comply with EU Law

The European Commission has requested Greece to correctly apply EU rules on airport charges and for the operation of air services at Athens International Airport.

Ryanair Dubbed ‘Second Largest Carrier’ at Athens Airport

Irish low cost carrier Ryanair recently celebrated its first year of operations in Athens and was announced as the second largest carrier based at Athens International Airport.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years in Athens, Announces Third Daily Flight to Doha

Qatar Airways on Wednesday celebrated its 10-year presence in the Athens market with the announcement of a third daily flight to Doha from "Eleftherios Venizelos" airport.

Hospitality Awards 2015 in Greece: Nominations Now Open

Nominations have opened for the Hospitality Awards 2015 which aim to reward and spotlight Greek hotel enterprises that stand out for their innovative practices in the hospitality sector.

Delta Increases Summer Capacity From Athens, Greece

Delta Air Lines is adding five more weekly flights between Athens International Airport and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport effective June 2, 2015.

Traffic and Flights Pick Up Pace at Athens Airport

As the summer season sets in, travelers are flocking to Greece and more new flights are landing by the day at Athens International Airport, which is recording a 20 percent increase in passenger traffic, 140 new routes, 189 boosted flights plus 10 new destinations.

Civil Aviation Authority Expects 50 Million Passengers in Greek Airports This Year

Some 50 million passengers are expected to pass through Greek airports this year, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Greek National Opera Performance at Athens Airport

On Friday, May 8, two singers of the Greek National Opera, mezzo sopranos Eleni Voudouraki and Eirini Athanasiou, will give a surprise performance at Athens International Airport.

Athens Airport Continues Artistic ‘Connection’ with Art-Athina

The artistic collaboration of Athens International Airport (AIA) and the “Art-Athina” International Contemporary Art Fair continues with two new thematic exhibitions.

Athens International Airport: January-April Sees Rise in Passenger Numbers

Athens International Airport (AIA) saw a big increase in passenger volume during the first four months of the year, according to figures released on Monday.

Athens Airport Opens GATE to Innovation Contest

Athens International Airport (AIA) announced the “Digital Gate: Airport Innovation Challenge - Transforming the Airport Environment” competition and invites young developers to submit ideas for innovative services and applications that could contribute to an upgraded airport...

Greek Airports Contribute to Europe’s Passenger Traffic Rise in February

Passenger traffic in the EU for the month of February grew by 6.2 percent, driven in particular by double digit growth in Greece, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Hungary and Lithuania, according to data released by European airport trade body Airports Council International...

Penny & the Swingin’ Cats LIVE at Athens International Airport

On Friday, April 24, and for the second time around, Penny & the Swingin’ Cats will bring swing, jive and rockabilly tunes to the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA).

Water Arch Welcome for American Airlines’ Athens-Philadelphia Route

A ceremony welcoming American Airlines' first flight on the route Philadelphia-Athens was held at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Friday.

Athens Airport Wins at Routes Europe 2015 Marketing Awards

Athens International Airport (AIA) ranked top at this year’s Routes Marketing Awards that took place on April 14 at the historic Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Hellenic Statistical Authority: Greece Sees 23% Jump in Tourist Arrivals in 2014

For the year 2014, Greece saw a 23 percent increase in non-resident tourist arrivals compared with the number in 2013.