Company updates

Virgin Atlantic has extended its sales and marketing representation with Discover the World in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg).

Ryanair will reduce its Athens traffic by 22 percent this winter, following continued runway delays at Thessaloniki’s airport.

British Airways in June will launch direct flights from London City airport to the Greek island of Skiathos for summer 2017.

Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement as of February 1 and this way offer passengers easier connections and more flexible alternatives.

Oman Air flight WY 101, scheduled to fly from Muscat to London Heathrow, was delayed on Sunday after a passenger was bitten by a centipede during boarding.

A new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Etihad Airways will operate seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece, during the summer months.

A large crowd recently lined up to attend the grand opening of the renovated GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens.

Royal Jordanian will be increasing the frequency of its flights to 14 key Arab and international destinations on its route network as of summer 2017.

James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group in the second half of 2017.

The restaurant of Civitel Olympic presents a new inspirational menu with the signature of the executive chef Konstantinos Georgatzas.

Turkish Airlines has announced that it has enhanced its in-flight entertainment system and added new content and many features.

Air India has successfully moved all its operations at London Heathrow’s Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2, the home of Star Alliance.

Simple Way of Tourism (SWOT) has announced a new cooperation with the Andros Holiday hotel in the field of sales promotion.

Electra Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of three new team members, aiming to further strengthen the group’s position in the Greek hotel market.

Five-star service and cutting-edge design is now on offer at HotelBrain’s new pride and joy: the “Absolut Mykonos Suites & More”.

Sabre is supporting Emirates with technology that personalises the travel experience for consumers by enabling them to purchase a range of customised fares.

Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines is to launch its 51st African route in late January, with a two times-weekly service to Conakry.

Emirates announced that it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via Athens, starting on March 12.

Air France recently celebrated the first flights of its Boeing 787 through four discovery trips around France and its legendary landmarks.

Princess Cruises has placed an order for its sixth ‘Royal’ class vessel. The 3,560-guest ship, as yet to be named, is expected for delivery in 2022.