Air Travel

One proposal was submitted in the tender process for the 40-year concession to manage Kalamata International Airport.

Greece’s newly established Aviation Tourism Committee has held its inaugural meeting, signaling the start of a concerted effort to strengthen, develop, and improve aviation tourism.

Rhodes tourism reached a record high this year, with 3.5 million tourists arriving from January to September, reflecting an increase of 12% to 14% in arrivals.

United Airlines will expand its daily nonstop seasonal services from Athens to the US for summer 2025, increasing its seat capacity by nearly 30 percent.

Due to upgrade works, all commercial and private flights at nine Greek regional airports will be suspended during specific periods starting in November.

Athens International Airport (AIA) celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27 by showcasing Greece’s cultural heritage.

Air France’s “Premium Economy” cabin product has been renamed “Premium”, offering new upgraded seats and a revamped menu.

September figures for Athens International Airport confirm forecasts that 2024 will be a new record year.

Greece ranks fifth among European countries in terms of recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019.

Jet2 unveils its largest Greek program for Summer 2026: 14 destinations, 110 routes, and 3 million seats.

The air travel market is thriving, with airlines effectively responding to the growing demand, according to IATA.

Athens, Greece, was one of Air Serbia’s most popular Mediterranean destinations in September.

State-run regional airports in Greece served over 5.8 million passengers during the summer 2024 months.

UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the addition of new routes to five Greek destinations in its summer 2026 schedule.

Fraport Greece organized a special culinary event at Thessaloniki Airport to showcase local gastronomy on the occasion of the World Tourism Day 2024.

The European Commission and EASA advise airlines and passengers to avoid the airspaces of Lebanon and Israel due to escalating conflict. The recommendation is valid until October 31 and may …

The first waterways — locations designated for seaplane takeoff and landing operations — in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace have been officially approved by Greek authorities.

Ryanair will open new routes from Zakynthos to Stockholm Arlanda, and Corfu and Thessaloniki to Gothenburg for summer 2025.

German tour operator alltours has expanded its flight program to the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes until late November.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) is exploring the establishment of an aviation academy in Greece, according to HCAA Governor Christos Tsitouras.