Air Travel

HotelBrain and the owner of Greek airline Sky Express have partnered to form attractive travel packages for Greek destinations aimed at both travelers and tourism professionals.

Deep losses for the airline industry will continue into 2021 due to the impact of Covid-19, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

A strike which would have affected air travel in Greece during November 25-27 has been called off.

Greek airline company AEGEAN posted a loss of 187.1 million euros during the first nine months of 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced leadership changes approved by its 76th Annual General Meeting.

A 24-hour strike called by Greece’s civil servants’ union ADEDY for Thursday, November 26, will affect public transport in Athens.

Pre-flight Covid-19 vaccination will be a “necessity” for passengers wishing to fly internationally with Qantas, according to the airline’s CEO.

AEGEAN and Olympic Air have announced flight cancellations and reschedules during November 25-27 due to industrial action announced by Greece’s air traffic control personnel.

The Greek government and AEGEAN shareholders are awaiting Commission approval to inject €180 million to safeguard the pandemic-hit airline.

Greece’s air traffic control personnel and electronic engineers have announced work stoppages on November 25 and a 24-hour strike on November 26.

IATA is in the final development phase of its Travel Pass, a digital health pass designed to support the safe reopening of borders in the Covid-19 era.

Lufthansa Group will be first to implement Star Alliance Biometrics and usher in a touchless customer experience at airports.

The EU is cooperating with EASA to launch a first pilot version of a common digital PLF to ensure safe arrivals for member states in Covid-19 times.

Over 20 European aviation associations have come together and announced a joint commitment to work with policy makers to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Qatar Airways has launched a global program for students, offering exclusive benefits that will support them throughout their educational journey.

As of spring 2021, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will stop serving complimentary snacks to its economy class passengers on short and medium-haul routes.

ACI Europe releases analysis showing no correlation between increased air passenger volumes and Covid-19 infection (positivity) rates in Europe during Q3.

During January-October 2020, passengers at Greek airports reached only 18.9 million, representing a 68 percent decline year-on-year.

Greek carrier AEGEAN has been accredited with a 4-star Covid-19 Airline Rating by Skytrax, in recognition for its enhanced health and safety measures.

Kenya Airways has appointed APG Hellas as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in several European countries including Greece.