Air Travel

Rising fuel costs and a “price war” on short haul routes, especially in Germany and Austria, have burdened the earnings of the Lufthansa Group.

The European Commission has approved the co-funding of Athens Airport for its evolution into a high-performing hub within the European Air Traffic Management Network.

Air France recently surprised the passengers onboard its AF117 flight from Shanghai to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with a live ballet performance from the Paris Opera.

Turkish Airlines was awarded by Athens International Airport (AIA) for its high growth and contribution to the development of the Greek aviation market.

Cyprus-based Zela Aviation and MIAT Mongolian Airlines have renewed their GSA (General Sales Agent) partnership for the fifth consecutive year.

A new EU ruling entitles air travelers to compensation of up to $700 if a connecting flight on the same reservation is delayed or cancelled.

The Greek island of Zakynthos stands among Thomas Cook’s top five busiest destinations for summer 2019, according to the company.

Greek airports handled 25.5 million passengers in the first half of 2019, up by 5.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago.

The number of airline seats planned on international flights for the summer season are down by 7 percent, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation’s research body, INSETE.

The European Travel Commission is forecasting a 3.6 percent rise in international tourism arrivals to Europe for the rest of 2019.

Italian carrier Alitalia recorded a 4.4 percent increase in passenger revenues in June, compared to the same month last year.

The weather was cloudy in Berlin during May 3-5, but Greek carrier AEGEAN managed to bring Greece’s sunshine to the German city through a promo campaign.

Lufthansa has introduced its young passengers on long-haul flights to new menus, created by award-winning chef Alexander Herrmann.

The 14 Fraport-run airports across Greece are slated to be completed in 2021, according to the company’s CEO Alexander Zinell.

Transavia, a Dutch low-cost carrier and member of Air France-KLM Group, is seeing its sales for travel to Greece on the up following the launch of its direct Paris-Rhodes flight.

The first Seabin in Greece was installed at Flisvos Marina with the support of KLM, for the collection of plastic waste from the sea and the protection of marine life.

Greek carrier AEGEAN received the gold award in the “Large Call Centers” category at the “Teleperformance Greece CRM Grand Prix Customer Service Awards 2018”.

AirBaltic is extending its seasonal routes between Riga and Athens until December 1, aiming to meet the increasing demand for travel between the two countries.

Athens International Airport (AIA) presented the steps it has been taking towards a better environment since it first opened its doors in 1996.

Ellinair has announced three new economy fares, allowing travelers to choose exactly how they want to fly in accordance to their budget.