Air Travel

Royal Brunei Airlines has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece, France and Germany.

Star Alliance has launched a digital services platform (DSP) to further enhance the digital and mobile services offered to travelers.

Boeing recently marked another airplane development milestone with the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company’s factory in Washington.

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Turkish Airlines has launched its new “Five Senses” campaign that stars world famous heart surgeon and TV personality Dr Oz.

Fraport Greece has launched development works at Kos “Hippocrates” International Airport with the reconstruction of the runway.

Cyprus Airways has signed a new distribution agreement with travel technology provider Sabre Corporation to help fuel its international growth.

Sky Express in summer 2018 will connect Athens with the destinations of Alexandroupolis, Kefallonia, Mytilini and Samos.

Singapore Airlines has announced the launch of its Digital Innovation Blueprint initiative, through the establishment of key bilateral partnerships.

The aviation industry handled a record 4.1 billion passengers on scheduled air services last year, marking a 7.1 percent increase over 2016.

Emirates has concluded another year of growth and innovation, as in 2017 it expanded its feet and network and introduced new innovative products and initiatives.

In efforts to minimize disruption in business, tourism and security, EU ministers agreed to a set of guidelines in order to finalize post-Brexit relations with the UK.

International arrivals at Greece’s main airports grew in December 2017 by 5.3 percent and 8.6 percent since the beginning of the year, according to INSETE.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is calling on the UK government to reach an aviation agreement with the EU before the Brexit deadline in March 2019.

AirBaltic was recently recognized as the most punctual airline in 2017 based on data released by OAG, a leading global provider of digital flight information.

New flights connecting Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport – currently run by Fraport Greece – with popular destinations in Europe and Asia are expected to launch in 2018.

Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Monday, January 15, due to strike action announced by Greece’s air traffic controllers.

Limotours Hellas SA was recently honored for its chauffeur services with the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has appointed Nikolaos Lardis as its new sales and marketing manager for Eastern Mediterranean.

Greece is among the world’s safest destinations, according to a new travel advisory system assessing security conditions for American holidaymakers, announced by the US State Department.