The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched a Destination Tracker, a new free online tool for governments to provide information on Covid-19 requirements for travel and the measures in place at the destination. In preparation for the restart of international travel, the organizations have joined efforts to
Alitalia this summer will connect Rome Fiumicino airport with nine Greek islands and Milan Linate airport with Rhodes. According to a company announcement, the airline will offer seasonal flights to Greece, connecting Rome Fiumicino airport with the airports of Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza (Lefkada), as well
EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders. Photo source: @dreynders The so-called green certificate aimed at enabling travel across the European Union is moving one step closer to materialization entering a pilot phase in June or early July as the peak summer holiday season approaches, said EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders in an interview to Euronews. On […]
United, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. United Airlines on Monday announced that it will add a new flight to Greece, following the country’s opening to Covid-19 vaccinated visitors. In an announcement, the airline said it will expand its service to Athens with daily flights from Washington Dulles beginning July 1 and operating through October 3. The Washington-Athens […]
Greece has lifted quarantine restrictions for travelers from the European Union and five other countries who have been fully vaccinated or tested negative for Covid-19, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Monday. According to the updated Covid-19 aviation directive (NOTAM), as of Monday, April 19, travelers from: all EU member states and the […]
Photo source: Fraport Greece Among the 14 regional Greek airports it is managing, operating, and developing, Fraport Greece has high hopes for Makedonia Airport which serves the northern port of Thessaloniki, the country’s second largest city. After the completion earlier this year of upgrade works on all 14 airports it runs, Fraport Greece said airline
Photo source: TUI Tour operator TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year provided that travel restrictions are lifted between the two countries. The announcement was made by the company’s general manager, Taras Demura, during a recent meeting with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis in Moscow. During the meeting, Demura […]
Photo Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday announced an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass app. Eurofins is a leader in bio-analytical testing with 800 laboratories across 50 countries. As part of the partnership, Eurofins’ dedicated Covid-19 portfolio encompassing
Ryanair on Thursday announced its biggest ever Greek Summer schedule that includes a total of 218 routes, 74 of which are new and expected to help boost Greece’s air traffic. “As vaccination rollout programmes continue in the coming months, air traffic is set to soar and we are delighted to announce the biggest ever Greek […]
Grecian Air Seaplanes, a new seaplane operator, is entering the Greek market and aiming to launch its first flights in September from the Ionian islands. According to an announcement, the company plans to cover the growing demand for the interconnection of the Greek islands and lakeside areas on the mainland. It will start its operation […]

















