Air Travel

Emirates recently launched its 24th A380 route to Mauritius and will now transfer an extra 153 passengers every day to the island set in middle of the Indian Ocean.

The Chief Executives of Star Alliance member airlines recently discussed the strategic development of the Alliance, including the benefits offered to its most loyal customers, its membership strategy and important …

The first privately owned aircraft of the newly formed Greek airline company “Ellinair” of Mouzenidis Travel landed at Thessaloniki International Airport “Macedonia” on 12 December.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook: $12.9 billion global net profit expected in 2013.

One of the most widely recognizable brands in the world, the Olympic rings, will no longer be included in the portfolio of Marfin Investment Group (MIG), which has decided to …

Etihad Airways and airBaltic, Latvia’s flag carrier, recently announced that direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights will commence on 16 December 2013.

Delta Air Lines confirmed on 11 December that its seasonal nonstop flight between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and New York JFK will recommence, effective 18 May 2014.

The European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as “the …

One month after the merger, Aegean Airlines has reported a 10 percent increase in combined domestic traffic with Olympic Air.

Greek Goldair Handling recently launched an agreement for the provision of airport ground handling services to Olympic Air.

Etihad Airways enjoyed stunning success at this year’s World Travel Awards, taking top honors for the fifth year in a row.

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines recorded passenger traffic of 3.2 million on international flights during the nine-month period of 2013, a 15 percent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2012.

Low-cost airline carrier EasyJet recently announced the launch of five new routes to and from Athens, Heraklion, Kos, Mykonos and Corfu for next year’s tourism season.

Etihad Airways recently announced the launch of its first branded regional operation, Etihad Regional, after taking a 33.3 percent stake in Swiss carrier Darwin Airline.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines recently announced its summer 2014 timetable that includes flights to Chania, Crete and Athens in Greece.

As of 2014, the new Greek carrier “Ellin Air” will link 20 Russian destinations with various Greek cities, according to the airline’s owner Mouzenidis Travel.

Air France has launched a regular flight to Panama City this winter, with three weekly frequencies on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and is therefore extending its network to Central …

Air Serbia replaces the Boeing 737 with the Airbus A319 on the routes to Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece as part of the changes to the transport network and timetable …

Emirates Airline is holding a Cabin Crew Open Day on Saturday 7 December in Athens, Greece, to meet potential applicants.

As of 31 March 2014, Air France will operate two daily flights to Stavanger (Norway), on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.