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Qantas

Major Airlines Offer Refunds After Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flights

Major airlines including Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways are offering refunds and flexible travel options to thousands of passengers impacted by flight cancellations in Qatar’s airspace on June 24, 2025, due to the Iran-Israel conflict. The brief airspace closure disrupted operations at Doha’s Hamad International Airport, prompting airlines to waive fees for date changes or provide full refunds for unused tickets.

Israelis to Gain Easier to Greece and Europe

Sky Express Airlines and Tal Aviation have joined forces to bring Israeli travelers unprecedented access to Greece and Europe. With 33 domestic routes in Greece and 22 international destinations, Sky Express’s modern fleet will soon connect Israelis to remote islands and unique European spots, offering fresh travel opportunities beyond the usual hotspots.

Australian Bureau of Statistics releases 'Top Greek Suburbs'

The Travel Profile of Greek-Australians

The Australian tourism market is of particular interest to Greece due to its large Greek diaspora. Findings from primary research conducted by the Greek Ministry of Tourism regarding the travel preferences of Greek-Australians are therefore valuable. These preferences vary based on generation and migration history, influencing their choice of destinations and length of stay.

Scoot Targets Budget-Minded Aussies with Seat Sale for 2025 Travel

Scoot launches a seat sale targeting budget-conscious Australians eager to travel internationally in 2025. The airline’s research reveals a rise in stopover-cations and cost-saving strategies as travelers seek affordable adventures to popular destinations like Japan, Singapore, and Greece.

Glyfada, Corfu

Greece Sees Surge in New Flight Routes for Summer 2025

Greece is set for a booming 2025 summer tourist season with a surge of new flight routes and increased capacity from airlines and tour operators worldwide. From transatlantic connections to expanded European services and a focus on popular Greek islands, the increased accessibility caters to growing demand and reinforces Greece’s position as a top vacation destination.

Aegean Plane

Airlines Ground Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, numerous international airlines have suspended flights to the region. Major carriers like Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group, British Airways, and Emirates have halted services to destinations such as Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Baghdad, citing security concerns and airspace restrictions.

Greek-Australian Tech Guru at the Heart of Global IT Outage Crisis

Michael Sentonas, a Greek-Australian tech executive, is at the center of the global IT outage crisis following Friday’s disruption that affected banks, supermarkets, and airlines worldwide. As president of CrowdStrike, the cyber-security firm implicated in the outage linked to a Microsoft upgrade, Sentonas faces significant fallout. The outage, which began around 3 pm AEST in Australia, has led to major disruptions across multiple countries and industries, including media, banking, and air travel.

Qantas Sets Sights on Sunny Greece with Potential Direct Flights from Perth

Qantas is considering launching direct flights from Perth to Athens, Greece, capitalizing on the destination’s surging popularity with Australian travelers. CEO Vanessa Hudson highlighted the potential new route, stating that “every person I speak to at the moment is going to Greece.”

Airlines Sell Lost Luggage

Airlines Sell Lost Luggage

Every year 25 million pieces of luggage are lost on average, out of the 4.3 billion items that are checked in. This year, lost luggage numbers are much higher. But where do suitcases that are never again to be reunited with their owners actually end up? Learn more about the stores that sell your stuff and the auctions that give away your belongings.

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