Aviation

Rising fuel costs and a “price war” on short haul routes, especially in Germany and Austria, have burdened the earnings of the Lufthansa Group.

The European Commission has approved the co-funding of Athens Airport for its evolution into a high-performing hub within the European Air Traffic Management Network.

Air France recently surprised the passengers onboard its AF117 flight from Shanghai to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with a live ballet performance from the Paris Opera.

Turkish Airlines was awarded by Athens International Airport (AIA) for its high growth and contribution to the development of the Greek aviation market.

Cyprus-based Zela Aviation and MIAT Mongolian Airlines have renewed their GSA (General Sales Agent) partnership for the fifth consecutive year.

A new EU ruling entitles air travelers to compensation of up to $700 if a connecting flight on the same reservation is delayed or cancelled.

The Greek island of Zakynthos stands among Thomas Cook’s top five busiest destinations for summer 2019, according to the company.

Greek airports handled 25.5 million passengers in the first half of 2019, up by 5.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago.

The number of airline seats planned on international flights for the summer season are down by 7 percent, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body, INSETE.

The European Travel Commission is forecasting a 3.6 percent rise in international tourism arrivals to Europe for the rest of 2019.