Company updates

Egyptair, the national carrier of Egypt, has signed a deal for the purchase of 45 new aircraft worth a total of $6 billion.

Fraport Greece has announced that major works have launched for the development and upgrade of the “Anna Pollatou” airport on the island of Kefalonia.

Travel commerce platform Travelport has entered into an agreement with My Holidays to provide the company with access to its travel content.

Eurobank has accepted the pre-emption right of Lampsa SA for the acquisition of the five-star King George Hotel for 43 million euros.

The Byzantino Restaurant of the Hilton Athens hotel is introducing a new menu featuring Greek products and seasonal ingredients by chef George Kaperdas.

Cyprus Airways has announced that it will launch flights from Larnaca to Athens for summer 2018 as of March 29.

Anatolia Group is embarking on a rebrand it says will align and promote all its products through one cohesive name and image in Greece and abroad.

Hoteliers that will visit the 100% Hotel Show exhibition this weekend will have the chance to gain insight on the “Hands Free Hotelier”, an innovative service that can take care …

Virgin Atlantic Airways recently held an event in Athens to inform Greek travel agents on its route network and its Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class cabins.

Aiming for its passengers to experience the best of the Aegean islands, Celestyal Cruises has announced its 2019 itineraries, which include more port calls.

IATA has selected Edenred to develop and manage the new generation payment method “IATA EasyPay”, beginning later this year, for travel agents to issue airline tickets.

Following an extensive two-year renovation, the Marpunta Village Club, on the island of Alonnisos in the Sporades group, is all set to open in summer 2018.

As part of its summer 2018 schedule, Ryanair will launch a new service connecting Thessaloniki to Nuremberg, which will run twice a week starting in March.

Egyptair and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft recently signed a letter of intent for the purchase of up to 24 CS300 aircraft.

TUS Airways is expanding its presence in the Greek market by launching a new direct service connecting Athens to Larnaca, starting on December 1, 2017.

Air Serbia recently announced its new pricing policy, which includes new categories of fares, offering its passengers with flexibility and more options.

Emirates Group announced a 77 percent increase in net profits to $631 million for the first half of the 2017-18 financial year.

Riding the momentum of growing tourist flows, Fraport Greece aims to boost direct flights from Asian and Arab markets to Thessaloniki airport.

Air France-KLM’s loyalty program Flying Blue as of April 1, 2018, will offer more simplicity, flexibility and additional options in the use of Miles.

Hainan Airlines is renewing its fleet and this month will gradually roll out 11 new Airbus 330-300 aircraft.