Flight Activity at Athens Airport Picks Up Pace

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Photo source: HRADF Athens International Airport (AIA) has recovered 77 percent of total 2019 traffic so far and is up by 74 percent or 273 flights against last year, according to the latest briefing released by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). According to the Eurocontrol report, which examines the impact […]

HCAA: Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports See Upward Trend

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Greek airports in June recorded a steady upward trend in passenger traffic and arrivals from abroad compared to the same month in 2020, according to data from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). “The rules that are in place for entry to Greece from abroad (vaccination certificate or negative test or recovery certificate) have led […]

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19

Greece Updates Covid-19 Travel Rules, Bumps Rwanda and Thailand Off Safe List

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Photo: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Thursday updated and extended all aviation directives concerning arrivals to Greece from abroad. Greece’s aviation directives are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. With regard to updates, the

SKY express Invests €200m for Six ATR Sustainable Aircraft

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ATR Chief Executive Stefano Bortoli and IOGR Group CEO Ioannis Grylos. Greek airline SKY express is investing 200 million euros to acquire six new state-of-the-art sustainable aircraft from manufacturer ATR, with phased delivery expected within the year. The deal was signed recently between Ioannis Grylos, CEO of the IOGR Group of companies that owns SKY express, […]

Scoot to Connect Athens with Berlin as of August 10

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Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, on August 10 will launch direct flights from Athens to Berlin, operated by its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The Athens – Berlin service will be conducted three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9.50am. “We are excited that after Asia, Singapore’s carrier is raising […]

AEGEAN Begins Operation of Seasonal Base on Mykonos

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Greek carrier AEGEAN has started the operation of its seasonal base on Mykonos, aiming to enhance its flagship quality services and improve the connection of the popular Cycladic island with major international markets. AEGEAN’s Mykonos base was inaugurated last week with the arrival of flight A3559 from Zurich. AEGEAN now directly connects Mykonos with eight

Cyprus Obliges Travelers from Greece to Undergo Testing Before Arrival

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Photo source: @CyprusAeropolis Greece has been placed on the Covid-19 orange list of Cyprus’ colour-coded country categorization travel system, based on a new epidemiological risk assessment of countries. The new changes come into force Thursday, July 15. According to the health authorities in Cyprus, travelers who visit Cyprus from orange category countries are required

Sky express Launches Athens – Rome Service

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Greek airline SKY express has expanded its international network of destinations with the launch of a new direct service between Athens and Rome. The airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo connects Athens International Airport with Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino) on a daily basis except from Sundays. According to an announcement, “SKY

British Tourists Eager to Book Greece Holidays After UK Eases Rules

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Corfu island, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / E. Fili British travelers hungry for some sea and sun after months of Covid-19 restrictions rushed to book their summer holidays to Greece after the UK government eased quarantine rules last week for amber-listed countries. The Greek islands, and particularly Corfu, are among the top destinations of […]