IATA: What Greece Needs for its Aviation Sector to Recover

By admin 11 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Air transport is critical for the Greek economy and solutions are needed to ensure that the industry recovers from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis and continues to deliver its benefits, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Data provided by the association during its virtual conference “Leading Greece into a New Aviation Reality” on Wednesday,

Travel Demand Will Bounce Back After Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution, Says Emirates President

By admin 11 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo source: Emirates The imminent approval and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine is expected to restore demand for air travel and help the aviation industry bounce back, Emirates Airlines President Tim Clark estimates. Clark expressed his views on the future of aviation during an interview with BBC Presenter and Broadcaster Rajan Datar at the virtual […]

Jet2 Announces Flights from Bristol to Kalamata, Lesvos for Summer 2021

By admin 11 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo source: @Jet2.com UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the launch of flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport – its 10th UK base – to a number of destinations in Europe, including Greece, for the summer of 2021. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. The new routes […]

Ryanair’s O’Leary Says Air Travel Will Return to pre-Covid-19 Volumes in 2021-2022

By admin 10 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo Source: @Ryanair Air travel may go back to pre-Covid-19 volumes sooner than predicted – by 2021-22, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said on Tuesday, during WTM Virtual, the international travel trade show that is taking place online. Speaking during a one-to-one interview with WTM Aviation Expert John Strickland, O’Leary said that the coronavirus pandemic […]

Greek Consumers Group Issues Guidelines for Canceled Trips Due to Covid-19 Lockdown

By admin 10 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The Greek government’s decision for Greece to enter a second lockdown as of November 7 to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, has affected the ability of people to travel as well as the plans of consumers who had already booked tickets. The Union for Working Consumers of Greece – EEKE, which aims to […]

Greece Extends Travel Restrictions for Some Countries Until November 30

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Monday extended all previously announced travel restrictions – in force for travelers from a number of countries – until November 30. The restrictions are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. It is reminded that Greece on Saturday […]

Lufthansa Starts First Trial Run for Covid-19 Rapid Tests

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

As of November 12, Lufthansa will begin conducting the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on select routes between Munich and Hamburg. In close cooperation with Munich and Hamburg airports as well as with biotech company Centogene and the Medicover Group’s medical care center, MVZ Martinsried, the airline will be offering its […]

AEGEAN Still Running Flights During Greece’s Second Lockdown

By admin 6 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

AEGEAN on Friday announced that it will not proceed to any cancelations or changes to any of its scheduled flights, on both its domestic and international network, during the period of Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 9. The company’s notification came following the Greek government’s announcement of a second national lockdown due to the […]

Berlin Gets New Airport After Tegel Goes Down in History

By admin 6 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Photo source: ber.berlin-airport.de Berlin opened its new Berlin Brandenburg Airport – ‘Willy Brandt’ last week after years of delays and is ready to say goodbye to Tegel, which will see its last flight out on November 8 before shutting its doors. The ‘Willy Brandt’ (BER) named after the former West German chancelor was scheduled to […]

Covid-19: Greece will Not Close Airports During Second Lockdown, Rules will Apply for Travel

By admin 5 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ

Athens International Airport. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) Greek borders are not closing as a result of the second lockdown the country will enter on Saturday to halt a second wave of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. Greece’s airports will remain open to domestic and international travel but restrictions will be in force, according to […]