Athens, Greece, to Host CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2025

Athens has been chosen as the host city for the prestigious CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition event, set to take place on May 8-9, 2025.

Organized by CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a leading authority on aviation intelligence, the event will bring together top aviation executives, industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss critical issues shaping the sector.

The summit will focus on major topics including regional and global airline dynamics, shifting consumer preferences, sustainability challenges, and the evolving travel business models. Key discussions will also address broader trends in economics, demographics, and geopolitics affecting the aviation and tourism industries.

This year’s summit will be held in Vouliagmeni on the Athens Riviera, offering a stunning backdrop for insightful discussions. CAPA’s Director of Events, Claudia Kunz, praised Athens as a vital hub for global aviation and an ideal venue for this flagship event, promising “special surprises” for attendees.

The CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition 2022 event in Manchester, UK. Photo source: CAPA

The event promises an engaging program featuring airline CEO interviews, expert panels, keynote speeches, and interactive Q&A sessions. Previous editions have attracted top-level executives and provided unparalleled networking opportunities within the aviation ecosystem.

Athens Airport CEO highlights importance of summit

Athens International Airport (AIA) CEO Yiannis Paraschis expressed excitement over hosting the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, highlighting that this year’s event is expected to serve as a platform of constructive dialogue on aviation and tourism’s pressing challenges and opportunities ahead.

“From navigating the urgent need for sustainability and decarbonization in aviation, to fostering growth, economic development and connectivity, the discussions at this summit are expected to be pivotal,” Paraschis said.

Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

According to AIA’s CEO, the exchange of insights will further strengthen the collective efforts towards more resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking aviation and tourism sectors.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the distinguished representatives of global aviation in our airport and our city,” he said.

A not-to-be-missed aviation event

At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition, attendees will gain exclusive insights into how the aviation industry is adapting to change and preparing for the future.

With its reputation as a leading platform for strategic discussions, the CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event in the aviation calendar. More information on the event can be found here.