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The passenger revenues of the air transport industry for 2020 could plummet $252 billion or 44% below 2019’s figure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to IATA’s new estimate.

The European Parliament on March 26 will decide on the Commission’s proposal to temporary waive the ‘use it or lose it’ airport slot rule in order to stop the so-called …

Τhe European Commission is encouraging customers to opt for vouchers instead of refunds and consider traveling at a later date, in an attempt to offset losses for the travel industry …

The Greek Tourism Ministry has released a list of hotels that will remain open in Greece amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

After shutting down seasonal hotels, the Greek government has published the decision to temporarily close Greece’s year-round hotels, in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Greece has temporarily banned all passenger flights arriving from the United Kingdom and Turkey, aiming to limit the further spread of the coronavirus.

The Greek government has launched a repatriation operation to ensure that Greeks stranded abroad, due to travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, can get back home.

Global air travel is among the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent data by OAG Aviation Worldwide.

The Greek Shipping Ministry is examining the possibility of reducing Greece’s ferry schedule frequency due to declining demand.

A number of Greek tourism-related businesses and their workers, impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, will enjoy the latest support measures announced by the Greek government.

Strict checks are being carried out on all incoming travelers entering Greek airports, regardless of nationality.

The unemployment benefits of the seasonal workers in Greece’s tourism sector will be extended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Greek authorities have tightened restrictions for ferry travel, allowing travel only to permanent island residents and to those wishing to return to Athens.

Greece has temporarily banned the entrance of private pleasure boats from entering its ports, as part of efforts to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

The EU has agreed with the request of airlines to temporarily waive a “use it or lose it” rule on slot requirements, due to the major impact of Covid-19.

Athens public transport authorities have reduced metro, train, and tram services due to a decline in commuter traffic and as part of efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Six out of 10 small and medium-sized businesses may suffer the blow of the coronavirus health crisis as they watch their sales plummet, an Endeavor Greece study reveals.

The Greek government may take additional measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Greece, including rules on ferry travel in the country.

Emergency aid of up to $200 billion is required for airlines due to the evaporation of air travel demand caused by Covid-19, says IATA.

Jobs in the services sector, tourism, travel and retail are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus health crisis, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).