The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has released updated Covid-19 aviation directives that extend travel restrictions for international flights landing in Greece. The restrictions are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. The following travel restrictions and requirements for international
Photo source: AIA Athens this year will welcome direct flights from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Newark and Washington DC, the Greek Tourism Ministry confirmed on Friday. The new flight from Washington to Athens was recently announced by United Airlines. Following discussions with representatives of US-based carriers American Airlines and United Airlines, Greek Tourism
As part of precautionary measures that will ensure the safe stay of all visitors as well as make travel affordable, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) is requesting that the government reinstate its Covid-19 PCR testing requirement for children aged 12 and above. The request came following the latest Covid-19 aviation directive which states that […]
Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors on Thursday welcomed the vote in the European Parliament on the EU’s proposed Digital Green Certificate Regulation, setting trilogue negotiations between the Parliament, the Council and the European Commission into motion. A proposal by the Commission, the Digital Green Certificate aims to make travelling within the EU easier.
Photo source: Ryanair Ryanair on Tuesday announced that the Greek islands are among the popular summer destinations included on its list of routes for Summer 2022. The airline’s early release of its Summer 2022 schedule already includes over 10,000 flights per week across 500 routes to Europe’s “favourite city and sunshine” destinations. “With over 10,000 […]
Photo source: IATA The global airlines industry is calling on governments to implement World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for Covid-19 risk management and “not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry”, among others. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said “freedom to travel across borders should not be limited to those who are […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the losses of airlines to decrease in 2021 compared to 2020, but estimates that “the pain of the crisis will continue to increase”. In its latest outlook, the association predicts that in 2021, the net airline industry losses will reach $47.7 billion (net profit margin of -10.4 percent) […]
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended travel restrictions for domestic and international flights in Greece, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. Domestic travel: Only essential trips allowed All non-essential travel between Greek prefectures will remain prohibited until Monday, May 10, at
Photo source: WTTC Greece has lifted its quarantine requirement for travelers from another seven countries provided they have been vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Sunday. According to an updated Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM), as of April 26 and until May 3, travelers from Australia, New Zealand, […]
Photo source: Delta AIr Lines US carrier Delta Air Lines on Friday announced that it is resuming service to Athens, Greece, with three direct daily flights. The airline will connect Athens International Airport (AIA) with two daily flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and one from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Athens’ […]


















