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Discover the World Welcomes Dimitris Karagkioules as New Head for Greece and Cyprus

Discover the World’s new Greece & Cyprus operation will be based in central Athens under the guidance of travel industry professional Dimitris Karagkioules.

Posted On 29 Nov 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Accor Appoints Julie White as CCO for Europe & North Africa

Accor has appointed Julie White as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the Europe & North Africa region within its Premium, Economy, and Midscale division.

Posted On 27 Sep 2023

, By GTP editing team

Virgin Atlantic Re-appoints Discover the World as Partner for Greece and Cyprus

Virgin Atlantic has re-appointed Discover the World as its sales partner in the markets of Greece, Cyprus, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy and Russia.

Posted On 02 Nov 2021

, By GTP editing team

UK Airline Flybe Announces Collapse

British carrier Flybe has entered into administration after failing to secure a 100-million-pound government loan.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

, By GTP editing team

Air France, KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic Launch Expanded Airline Partnership

Air France, KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have launched an expanded joint venture, offering a greater choice of routes and loyalty options to passengers.

Posted On 06 Feb 2020

, By GTP editing team

Zela Aviation Appoints Elena Tzannou as Sales Manager Greece in New Athens Branch

Cyprus-based Zela Aviation has appointed Elena Tzannou as its Regional Sales Manager Greece in its newly established branch in Athens.

Posted On 23 Sep 2019

, By GTP editing team

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Greece Boasts 21 Airlines with 485 Aircraft

There are currently 21 Greek airlines in operation with a fleet of 485 aircraft, according to Greece's Civil Aviation Authority.

Posted On 07 Nov 2018

, By GTP editing team

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.

Posted On 04 Jan 2018

, By GTP editing team

Air France-KLM to Acquire 31% Stake in Virgin Atlantic

The Air France-KLM Group will acquire a 31 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, currently held by Virgin Group.

Posted On 31 Jul 2017

, By GTP editing team

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Qantas Yet Again Voted World’s Safest Airline for 2017

Australian carrier Qantas has been voted the safest airline for 2017 thanks to its fatality-free record as announced by AirlineRatings.com.

Posted On 10 Jan 2017

, By GTP editing team

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Virgin Atlantic Hosts Event for Greek Travel Agents in Athens

Greek travel agents were updated on the latest developments involving Virgin Atlantic Airways during a special event held recently at the Hard Rock Café in Athens.

Posted On 03 Nov 2016

, By GTP editing team

Virgin Atlantic Adds Second Daily Service to San Francisco

Virgin Atlantic is doubling its flights between London Heathrow and San Francisco, by adding a second daily service from October 24.

Posted On 06 Mar 2015

, By GTP editing team

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Virgin Atlantic Appoints New Chief Executive

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Craig Kreeger as its new chief executive. He will assume the role on 1 February 2013.

Posted On 09 Jan 2013

, By GTP editing team

Virgin Atlantic Conducts First Ever Biofuel Flight

The first flight by a commercial airline to be powered partly by biofuel recently took place as a Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet flew between London Heathrow Airport and Amsterdam using fuel derived from a mixture of Brazilian babassu nuts and coconuts. Virgin's Boeing 747 had one of...

Posted On 01 Apr 2008

, By GTP editing team

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Aviation and the Environment Governs ERA General Assembly 2007

Environmental awareness and initiatives in aviation was the predominant theme during this year's European Regions Airline Association general assembly held recently in Athens.

Posted On 01 Dec 2007

, By GTP editing team

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Travel Agents Tap Internet Social Network

Amid the rapidly changing social-networking on the Internet, a growing number of travel agents and industry leaders are tapping into new technological "supplements" to reach out to get the attention of on-the-go clients.

Posted On 01 Feb 2007

, By GTP editing team

Amadeus Handles Eurostar Bookings

Eurostar, the leading high speed passenger rail company serving the UK, France and Belgium, has chosen to expand distribution of its rail services through the Amadeus global distribution system, via the same neutral display used by airlines. Eurostar can now be booked...

Posted On 01 Sep 2003

, By GTP editing team

Axon Takes Delivery Of Five New Aircraft As It Bids For Olympic Airways

With or without Olympic Airways, Axon Airlines, which has emerged as the frontrunner in a privatization tender for Olympic Airways, intends to grow by leaps and bounds. The two-year-old airline last month took formal delivery of five new aircraft - two Boeing 737-400s and three...

Posted On 01 Aug 2001

, By GTP editing team

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