Air Travel

The Greek government is considering allowing private entities to set up waterways at destinations with resorts, marinas and boat shelters.

The European Commission has approved Germany’s plans to grant a €380-million loan to charter airline Condor, after the collapse of its parent company Thomas Cook.

Cyprus Airways will connect Greece’s capital Athens with the city of Paphos in Cyprus as of December 21 with three flights per week.

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is re-examining an EU legislation covering issues of compensation for travelers, claiming it is impacting smaller carriers.

Scoot, the low cost arm of Singapore Airlines, has been named “Best Low-cost Carrier” for the Asia Pacific region at the 30th TTG Travel Awards 2019.

Volotea will launch four new routes connecting Athens with Marseille and Lyon in France, Cagliari in Sardinia, and Split in Croatia, in summer 2020.

KLM is celebrating its centenary with its partners and passengers around the world, including Athens from where the airline offers flights to Amsterdam.

AEGEAN has become the official air carrier of the Hellinikon investment, an ambitious project in Greece expected to add new momentum to Athens’ tourism.

Customers of UK tour operator Thomas Cook, affected by its collapse, can claim a refund through the Civil Aviation Authority’s website as of October 7.

Greece is among the top 5 markets contributing to Alitalia’s sales, according to the airline’s country manager for Greece, George Athanassiou.

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Greek island of Kefallonia with Bologna, Italy, for summer 2020.

Slovenia’s flag carrier Adria Airways has left the Star Alliance network after declaring bankruptcy and ceasing flight operations.

Volotea grew in Greece from June to August carrying more than half a million passengers, 25 percent up in comparison with the same three months last year.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has appointed Eric Drésin as its new Secretary General.

AEGEAN carried 11.6 million passengers during the first nine months of 2019, reporting a 7 percent growth in passenger traffic.

Travelport announced a closer collaboration with Singapore Airlines on the carrier’s NDC standard programme, known as “KrisConnect”.

Ellinair, a Mouzenidis Group airline, has added a new Russian destination to its roster after entering a deal with Vnukovo International Airport.

Ryanair has announced a new Athens route to Toulouse, France, with a twice-weekly service commencing in March 2020.

Ethiopian Airlines, after 18 years, will resume thrice weekly service to the city of Athens in Greece, effective December 13.

Athens International Airport has been honored for the 18th year at the prestigious “World Routes 2019” airport marketing awards.