The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has launched an audit to assess whether the European Commission has been safeguarding effectively the rights of citizens who travelled by plane or booked flights during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. According to an announcement by ECA, the auditors will examine whether the current rules on air passenger rights are […]
The low-cost airline model will lead post-Covid-19 recovery and help revitalize demand, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. In its latest Covid-19 Recovery Survey, Global Data estimates that the frugal cost-cutting measures taken and operational responsiveness will see these carriers move quickly to absorb pent-up demand and capitalize on any
Vaccination against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could be a game-changer in the recovery of business travel, a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) poll found. The business travel association said that most of its members and stakeholders would be “very comfortable” or “comfortable” traveling for business after receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, and
Brian Pearce. Photo source: airlines.iata.org The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organization in July. A recruitment process has been launched to find a successor in time for a smooth transition. Pearce joined IATA in 2004. Since then he has built IATA’s evidence-based economic […]
American Airlines, as of June 3, will launch a new service connecting Athens with New York, JFK airport, for the 2021 summer season. Flights, to be conducted on a Boeing 777-200, will be available for purchase beginning January 25. Onboard customers can choose to travel in Flagship Business, Premium Economy or Main Cabin. Wifi and […]
AEGEAN is offering a new flexible voucher option to its passengers, as frequent and sudden changes in travel restrictions imposed by EU countries to control the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lead to unanticipated changes in travel arrangements. With immediate effect and for initial travel date from November 6, 2020 until March 28, 2021, AEGEAN is introducing a […]
Photo source: easyJet PLC British low-cost carrier easyJet PLC agreed to a new 1.87 billion dollar five-year term loan with a syndicate of banks which will boost company liquidity in the aftermath of Covid-19. The airline added that it would repay and cancel part of its shorter-term debt in the first quarter of the year, […]
Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]
Global airline executives participating in the virtual Routes Reconnected 2020 conference last week, told Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis that demand for Greece was on the rise despite the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Theoharis held talks with representatives from Emirates, Hainan Airlines, Wizz Air, KLM, and Austrian Airlines, among others, who
Air cargo demand continued to improve in October but at a slower pace compared to the previous month, according to global air freight market data released on Monday by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade body representing the majority of global airline companies. According to IATA, air cargo demand is still below previous […]

















