Greece Allows Travel to Islands Only with Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate, Negative Test

By admin 12 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

Photo: Theastock / Shutterstock.com Greek Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos on Wednesday announced that restrictions on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but that rules will apply for travel to the islands. Non-essential intra-regional movement (travel between regions) has been banned in Greece since the country’s second […]

UK’s Airlines, Tour Operators Want Greece Green-listed for Travel

By admin 12 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Heathrow Airport Representatives of leading British airline companies and tour operators are optimistic that the UK government will eventually add Greece to its list of countries from which travelers will not have to quarantine when they return to the UK, the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday. As of May 17 the UK […]

Video: AEGEAN and GNTO Show Just How ‘Hot’ Greece is as a Tourism Destination

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) once again joined forces and have launched a new ad campaign that aims to show just how “hot” Greece is as a tourism destination for travel all year round. Focusing on Greece’s warm climate and multiple diverse outdoor experiences it can offer, the new […]

Alitalia to Fly Daily Between Athens and Rome from May 31

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Italian carrier Alitalia has announced that it will offer daily flights between Athens and Rome starting on May 31. According to Alitalia Leisure Sales Representative for Greece Dimitra Economou, the daily service will depart Athens at 12.30pm to reach Rome’s Fiumicino Airport at 1.35pm. The return flight will leave Rome at 8.55am and reach Athens […]

Gulf Air Begins IATA Travel Pass Trial on Athens, London and Singapore Flights

By admin 10 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Passengers now traveling on Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to Athens, London and Singapore will be able to use the IATA Travel Pass to store their pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test results. Launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the IATA Travel Pass is a personal secure digital wallet solution that can be used by passengers to […]

Greece Keeps Domestic Air Travel Restrictions in Place Until May 14

By admin 8 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo © GTP Non-essential travel between Greek prefectures still remains prohibited, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Saturday. According to the HCAA’s updated Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM) on air travel in Greece, all restrictions for domestic flights in the country have been extended until 6am on Friday, May 14. The ban on non-essential […]

LOT Polish Airlines Adds 3 New Routes to Greece

By admin 7 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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LOT Polish Airlines is adding three new routes to its flight schedule to Greece this summer, offering new connections to Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes from Poland, the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Friday. The announcement follows an agreement made between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and representatives of LOT that sees the carrier expanding its […]

Gulf Air Adds Santorini and Mykonos to Summer Network of ‘Boutique Destinations’

By admin 7 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Gulf Air Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has added Santorini and Mykonos in Greece to its global network this summer. “We’ve researched and studied various destinations to add to our seasonal summer network and we’re excited to reveal Santorini and Mykonos as the new boutique additions,” Gulf Air’s […]

Airlines Warn High Cost of Covid-19 Testing Could Delay Tourism Recovery

By admin 5 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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The high cost of Covid-19 testing requirements could thwart the tourism industry’s recovery making travel unaffordable for individuals and families, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week. Echoing a European Parliament recommendation, the global airline federation is now calling on governments to make testing widely available, affordable and

AEGEAN-Olympic Air: Flight Cancellations and Reschedules for May 6

By admin 4 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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AEGEAN and Olympic Air are cancelling and rescheduling flights for Thursday, May 6, due to the 4-hour work suspension (11am to 3pm) announced by the Air Traffic Control Personnel. Cancellations The following AEGEAN international flight sectors which were due to operate on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 have been cancelled: Operator Flight Number From To A3 […]