Air Travel

The impact of new technologies on aviation and airport infrastructure were the focus of the Hellenic Aviation Society’s 5th conference held at Athens International Airport (AIA).

AEGEAN and Olympic Air have announced flight cancellations and reschedules for May 30, due to strike action called by Greece’s air traffic controllers.

Mouzenidis Group airline Ellinair showed an improved performance over the first four months of 2018 and expects to fly over one million passengers to Greece this year.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority released data for the first four months of 2018 that shows a continuous upward trend in the passenger flow at Greek airports.

United Airlines has resumed its nonstop flights between Athens and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, for the 2018 season.

AEGEAN operated 3 percent more flights in the first three months of 2018, offering 7 percent more seats and significantly improving its load factor.

Lufthansa group passengers, as of summer 2018 will be able to book a so-called Economy “Light” fare on routes to North America.

Travelport has signed a multiyear agreement with Qantas that includes integration into the airline’s NDC platform, the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP).

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will undergo a significant investment program to upgrade its cabin products before it merges into SIA.

The Molyvos Tourism Association and Germania have joined forces to attract more German tourists to the northern Aegean island of Lesvos.

Emirates’ superjumbo A380 aircraft will return to the Greek capital for the second half of June to operate the Athens – Dubai route.

Greece is looking into the possibility of establishing direct flights connecting Shanghai with Athens in its aim to boost arrivals from East China.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair in June will launch a new route connecting Athens to Heraklion, Crete, four times a week.

Lufthansa is offering Business Class passengers on select long-haul flights a better night’s sleep with its new “Dream Collection” of linen and mattresses.

Fraport Group, currently running 14 regional airports in Greece, has expressed interest in taking over the management of 23 smaller airports across the country.

Amadeus has completed a major digital redesign of the online booking process of Qantas, aiming to make the customer experience more seamless.

Τhe services of low-cost carriers are bringing people and regions in Europe closer, according to a report by the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS).

Air France-KLM has adopted a transitional governance structure, after Jean-Marc Janaillac stepped down as CEO, following a continuing labor dispute in Air France.

Low-cost carrier flynas will launch new direct flights from Saudi Arabia to European destinations, including Athens, for the summer season.

Athens International Airport and the Hellenic American University will hold the 3rd Aviation and Flight Academy for high school students during June 25-July 13.