AEGEAN Airlines hit record €1.78 billion revenue and 16.3 million passengers in 2024, despite engine issues and geopolitical disruptions. The Greek carrier plans 21.5 million seats for 2025, boosting its network and fleet.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Romania and Bulgaria are poised to join the Schengen Area by January 2025, streamlining travel across Europe. This expansion promises simplified border crossing, increased tourism, and stronger trade ties, benefiting both travelers and the travel industry.
As tensions escalate in Israel and Lebanon following Iranian missile attacks, Cyprus has emerged as…
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 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.”
A faulty security update from CrowdStrike, a popular cybersecurity firm, has plunged businesses worldwide into chaos, triggering widespread “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) errors on Windows machines.”
United increases flights from Greece by more than 30 percent in 2024
The beginnings of the seasonal summer flights from Athens to New York/ Newark were preceded and Washington Dulles
Athens Airport has once again secured the coveted title of top airport in Europe for…
Delta Airlines last week announced that in the 2024 summer season it will fly daily…
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.
Cyprus has banned airlines registered in Belarus from using its airspace and airport, Reuters reported.…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) last week announced that Israeli travellers who have been…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday lifted restrictions on flights from Turkey, Albania…
Greek airports have begun compulsory testing on arrival for passengers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the…
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended a series of travel restrictions for both domestic…