Company updates

Lufthansa has announced a permanent, group-wide capacity cut of 150 aircraft and a further reduction of staff.

Ancient Greek Experience, an Athens-based travel agency focused on promoting the civilization of ancient Greece, is planning to launch new tours and experiences for international travelers.

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035.

Athens’ Titania Hotel has been certified with the “Safe Restart” seal by TÜV Hellas (TÜV Nord) for taking all the necessary measures against Covid-19.

SuitePad’s in-room tablets brings digital communication between hoteliers and their guests to a whole new level.

Olympic Air has announced flight cancellations and reschedules between September 21-23, due to a work suspension of the PanHellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunication Officers.

Ryanair will cut its October capacity by a further 20%, due to damage caused to forward bookings by continuous changes in EU government Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Greece’s highest court has issued its final decision and ended a legal conflict over the 30-year permit to run a casino at the Hellinikon area in Athens.

Fraport Greece is actively supporting the campaign for the rescue of the green toad, an endangered amphibian species living on the Greek island of Ithaki.

The multi-million-euro overhaul of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center is expected to create momentum and 1,500 new jobs.

KLM customers can request a refundable voucher free of charge for all tickets with a planned departure up and until 31 March 2021.

Lufthansa has announced that it will expand its offering of flights from Frankfurt to a number of leisure destinations in Greece for summer 2021.

Greece’s highest court is expected to issue its final decision and end a legal conflict over the 30-year permit to run a casino at the Hellinikon area in Athens.

Emirates has partnered with Huawei to promote its mobile app to users of the smartphone brand and create closer bonds with more customers, especially in China.

Renowned brand Thomas Cook is relaunching as an online-only travel business, initially selling holidays to destinations on the UK government’s safe travel corridor list.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has given the green light for the casino on Mt. Parnitha to relocate to the northeastern Athens suburb of Marousi.

TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports.

Air France travelers can change their tickets at no extra cost on the date and to the destination of their choice for trips until 31 March 2021.

Fraport Greece has completed renovation and upgrade works at 11 out of the 14 Greek regional airports it manages and operates.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) maintains its strong presence in the Greek market, conducting almost 60 weekly flights to and from Greece.