Aviation

The travel industry is urging member states to harmonise the verification standards of the EU Digital COVID Certificate to ensure a smooth passenger experience.

The Greek government will impose stricter measures for travelers arriving from Russia due to the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the country.

From July 1, travelers entering Cyprus from Greece will not required to present a Covid-19 molecular test.

Alitalia from July 31 will increase the number of flights between Athens and Rome, returning to three daily.

Greece has extended its Covid-19 aviation directives concerning arrivals from abroad until July 3 and for passengers of domestic flights to Greek islands until July 5.

Emirates airline has appointed Alexia Dimopoulou as its Cargo Manager for Greece, filling a strategic position in Emirates cargo operations in the country.

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Cyrpus Airways will resume its Larnaca-Thessaloniki connection and also launch flights to Heraklion, Preveza and Skiathos.

Greek airline SKY express is connecting Heraklion, Crete, with 10 popular domestic and European destinations, aiming to create ‘bridges’ within Greece and abroad.

The HCAA has updated and extended all aviation directives concerning arrivals from abroad and passengers of domestic flights in Greece.