The Greek authorities on Saturday issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends the rules for passengers traveling from the mainland to the Greek islands on domestic flights. The directive, issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), extends the travel rules August 9 at 6am and is part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb […]
Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN on Thursday made its first delivery flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its brand new A321neo. The aircraft is the fourth of the larger version of the A320neo family out of total 46 aircraft under the company’s existing agreement with Airbus. The new aircraft flew to Greece, without passengers, using a […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday extended its Covid-19 aviation directives (NOTAMs) concerning travel rules for passengers coming from abroad and restrictions for all international flights. With regard to updates to the rules for international arrivals, the HCAA informed that all travelers to Greece can now submit the mandatory Passenger
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday announced that all travelers to Greece can submit the mandatory Passenger Locator Form (PLF) any time before the departure of their flight – and not strictly 24 hours before, as was the case until now. It is reminded that all travellers must complete their PLF before entering […]
The situation for international travel was nowhere it needed to be in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association on Wednesday announced that passenger demand performance for June 2021 showed a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. However, IATA said demand remains significantly below
Photo source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings, a leading safety and product rating website. Acknowledging the best in aviation, AirlineRatings recently announced the world’s best airlines for 2021 with a focus on product innovation, good route network and overall safety. Qatar Airways also clinched the Best […]
Photo source: @John F. Kennedy International Airport The United States will keep all existing Covid-19 travel restrictions in place due to concerns over the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced during a press briefing on Tuesday. “Given where we are today… with the Delta variant, we will […]
Photo source: AEGEAN The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday announced that passengers aged 12-17 (born after July 1, 2009) can present a negative self-test result for Covid-19 to board a domestic flight to travel to the Greek islands from the mainland. The self-test must be taken 24 hours prior to travel. Travelers aged 12-17 […]
The European Commission on Monday approved, under EU State aid rules, a 110-million-euro aid to compensate Athens International Airport (AIA) S.A. for the damages suffered due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. AIA S.A. is the operator of Athens’ airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The measure will enable Greece to compensate the airport’s operator for the damage suffered
Photo source: European Parliament The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday branded the European Commission’s decision to set the slot use threshold at 50 percent for the 2022 winter season as “out of touch with reality”. The association argues that the Commission had ignored the advice and evidence presented by EU member states and […]


















