Aviation

As of April 2025, Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines will fly direct from Chișinău, Moldova, to Thessaloniki and Heraklion.

IATA has projected a slight strengthening in profitability for the global airline industry in 2025, despite ongoing challenges in the supply chain and rising costs.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, showing slower-than-expected growth.

Low-cost airline easyJet is embarking on a “new beginning” in Greece, expanding its presence as a key focus of its strategic development plan.

ITA Airways introduced two additional direct flights each from Rome to Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, while upgrading its fleet and overall services.

LOT Polish Airlines has announced the addition of Thessaloniki to its route network, with daily flights connecting Warsaw to Greece’s second-largest city starting in June 2025.

ECTAA has welcomed renewed discussions on revising air passenger rights regulations, with a focus on implementing airline failure protection measures.

AEGEAN will add new routes and destinations to its winter and summer network starting in the new year.

Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is set to launch with a progressive start of operations.

Global air travel demand increased by 7.1% year-on-year in October 2024, with international markets leading growth at +9.5%.