Lufthansa Sees Losses of €1.5 Billion in Q2 Due to Covid-19

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The Lufthansa Group recorded losses of 1.5 billion euros in the second quarter, due to the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to the Group’s announcement on Thursday, the demand for air travel is not expected to return to pre-crisis levels before 2024. “Especially for long-haul routes there […]

Air Passenger Numbers in Athens Tumble in July

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Photo source: Athens International Airport (AIA) Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) may have picked up in July following dramatic drops in June and May but figures still remain below the respective 2019 levels. July is the fourth consecutive month to have been substantially impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis and its impact on

Analysis: Controls, National Covid-19 Policies Affecting Airfares

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Photo Source: ForwardKeys Flight restrictions, seat capacity, and government travel policies including Covid-19 testing and quarantine measures are affecting travel trends, according to the latest analysis by ForwardKeys. According to the findings, not all of Europe has the same attitude towards travel and airfares. Based on flight search data provided by Skyscanner

Greek Civil Protection Staff Gifted Free Vacations for Efforts Against Covid-19

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Greek airline company AEGEAN and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) are jointly offering full holiday packages, including flights and accommodation, to Greece’s Civil Protection staff, as a small token of gratitude for their continuing effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Leading hotel industry companies (SETE members) and AEGEAN are offering a six-day holiday

Covid-19 Testing Soon Available at Thessaloniki Airport

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Passengers traveling through Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” will soon have the opportunity to undergo Covid-19 molecular detection (rRT-PCR) testing. According to an announcement by the airport’s manager Fraport Greece, the Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki has created a special sample taking unit within the premises of the “Makedonia” airport at the

Cyprus Airways Suspends and Reduces Flights to Greece

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Cyprus Airways has announced that it will suspend flights to Thessaloniki and Skiathos as of August 18, after new measures were announced by the Cypriot government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The airline said it will also reduce frequencies on flights to Athens and Heraklion, Crete. The Cypriot Health Ministry on Sunday moved […]

Lufthansa’s Business Lounge at Athens Airport Reopens with New Health Measures

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The Lufthansa Business Lounge at Athens International Airport has reopened its doors, after a pause of almost four months due to the COVID-19 outbreak, under a new health regime. “Since travel restrictions have eased and we are slowly returning to the new normal, we felt necessary to assess travel volumes and work on the right […]

New Chairman Appointed at Athens International Airport

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George Aronis, a senior executive with a long career in the banking sector, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Board of Directors at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. George Aronis was previously the Deputy CEO of Alpha Bank. He started his career at ABN Amro where he served as general manager of consumer credit […]

Athens Airport to Offer Covid-19 Tests to Travelers

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Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced that it will offer coronavirus (Covid-19) testing, upon request, to the traveling public and airport staff as of Wednesday, May 5. The initiative will be carried out in cooperation with the Athens Medical Center in an aim to deal effectively with the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an announcement by […]

Travelport: Free Airline Health & Safety Tracker to Boost Travel Confidence

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In response to demand from travelers and travel agents for information on airline health and safety measures, Travelport has launched its Airline Health & Safety Tracker, a tool that is available free of charge to Travelport customers and the wider industry. The Travelport Airline Health & Safety Tracker highlights the safety measures being undertaken by […]