Photo source: IATA Air passengers want to use biometric identification to speed up travel processes, according to a new survey released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Passengers have spoken and want technology to work harder, so they spend less time ‘being processed’ or standing in queues. And they are willing to use biometric […]
Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad. According to an announcement by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), the directives have been extended until November 26. In short, arrivals are allowed from EU and Schengen Zone member states, those traveling for “essential reasons” and
Photo source: Frontex The European border and coast guard agency, Frontex, recently completed the Entry Exit System (EES) pilot project at land borders, which was hosted by Spain and Bulgaria. “As the world emerges from the pandemic and traveller numbers continue to rise again, solutions are needed for a quick, seamless, and preferably touchless border crossing […]
SKY express announced a 250 percent increase in seat availability to Thessaloniki as well as a new international route and more frequent itineraries to the Greek northern city. “The key role of the capital of Northern Greece for SKY express is highlighted once again with significant upgrades at all levels,” the company’s management said in […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Tuesday announced that Greek and foreign travelers aged 4 to 17 can present a negative self-test result for Covid-19 to board domestic flights in Greece. It is reminded that negative self-test results were previously accepted only from domestic travelers aged 4 to 11. The aviation directive, which has […]
The European Council on Tuesday removed Singapore and Ukraine from its list of safe third countries, special administrative regions and territories for non-essential travel into the EU. The removal from the list means that the Council recommends for EU member states to reintroduce temporary entry bans or travel restrictions for visitors from Singapore and Ukraine. […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has reopened its United States network to European travelers, following the lifting of restrictions by the US government on November 8. Passengers to the US must be vaccinated against Covid-19 and hold a negative PCR test. According to the airline, passengers now have access to 64 weekly KLM flights to 11 […]
Photo source: European Parliament New data by Airports Council International (ACI) World shows that the lasting adverse impact of the Covid-19 crisis is forecast to remove an additional 5.2 billion passengers by the end of this year compared to the pre-Covid-19 forecast for 2021. According to ACI World’s advisory bulletin, despite recent positive news of […]
Air France has announced that it will increase flights to the United States this winter following “a significant increase in bookings” since the announcement of the decision to lift travel restrictions. As of November 8, vaccinated international travellers, including European citizens, will once again be able to travel to the US. “To support the resumption […]
Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias at the ExCeL expo center in London. Holiday bookings for summer 2022 for travel to Greece are already on the rise, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Speaking on Open TV on Sunday, Kikilias reported a 30 percent increase in early bookings made in October for the summer of […]


















