Travelers heading to Greece from Australia faced chaos at Sydney Airport as Scoot and other airlines canceled flights due to the nationwide strike marking the second anniversary of the Tempi rail tragedy. Many passengers were turned away at the airport, with airlines struggling to rebook flights as alternatives remain fully booked.
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A series of earthquakes above 4.0 magnitude have struck the Cyclades islands, particularly between Santorini and Amorgos, prompting close monitoring by Greek authorities. Seismologists, including Professor Efthymios Lekkas, emphasize that while there is no connection to volcanic activity, the tremors may persist for weeks. In response to potential disruptions, AEGEAN Airlines has scheduled emergency flights to and from Santorini. Authorities continue to assess the situation, urging residents and tourists to remain alert.
Train services across Greece will face disruptions on Friday due to a three-hour work stoppage by workers’ unions from 12:00 to 15:00. Several routes, including Piraeus-Kiato and Thessaloniki-Larissa, are canceled, while the Athens-Thessaloniki line will operate normally. Passengers are advised to check updates via Hellenic Train’s official channels.
The European Union (EU) has abandoned the full implementation of its long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES), opting instead for a phased rollout amid concerns that member countries remain unprepared.
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.
In response to escalating conflict in the Middle East, several international airlines, including Aegean Airlines, have suspended flights to and from the region. Aegean has canceled flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv, joining other carriers like airBaltic, Air France-KLM, and Delta Air Lines in adjusting their services. The situation has raised safety concerns, prompting airlines to avoid affected airspace and modify schedules for the foreseeable future.