Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines 179 million euros.

Greek airline SKY express has inaugurated a new direct flight connecting Athens to Istanbul as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Jet2 included Zakynthos and Kefalonia to the destinations with additional flights in summer 2025 from Leeds Bradford Airport.

Ryanair has announced its Summer 2025 schedule for Greece, reducing seat capacity by 2.1 million compared to Summer 2024.

ITA Airways inaugurated its first direct flight to Thailand, connecting Bangkok and Rome Fiumicino.

Greek airline SKY express launched new direct flights between Athens and Amsterdam, further expanding its international network.

Fraport Greece, which oversees 14 Greek regional airports, is on track to achieve a new record for passenger traffic in 2024.

Crete, Zakynthos, and Rhodes are among the destinations Jet2 will offer flights from its new base at London Luton Airport in summer 2025.

Athens Airport saw significant growth in passenger traffic and flight numbers through October 2024.

Fraport Greece plans to expand its investments in the airports of Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and Kos, to meet rising demand.