Greece's Civil Aviation Authority
Go-slow by air traffic controllers causes major flight disruptions
Flight disruptions have affected Athens International Airport after air traffic controllers initiated a go-slow action following disagreements between their union and Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday evening. This action has also impacted several regional airports across the country.
Passenger traffic in Greek airports increase
Passenger traffic at the 24 airports managed by Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) increased 5.4% according to provisional figures for January-August 2024 released on Monday.
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Covid test required for passengers from China
A negative coronavirus PCR or rapid test will be required of all air passengers traveling from China until January 31, Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced in a notice to airmen (notam) on Monday.
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Latest attempt to inaugurate seaplane routes in Greece coming in Sept.
A Sisyphean project to finally commence seaplane routes to Greece's numerous islands without airports and a handful of coastal or lake-side mainland destinations will again be attempted in September, at least on a pilot basis.
Greece extends Notams on safe travel until Jan. 7
Greece's Civil Aviation Authority issued a Notam extending measures to protect airline passengers from Covid-19, which include a mandatory three-day quarantine for anyone entering the country.
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14-day quarantine rule for air passengers extended
The mandatory 14-day quarantine for incoming visitors and returning residents, first introduced on March 16, has been extended to the end of May, Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Monday.
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All flights to and from northern Italy suspended
Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday imposed a two-week suspension on all flights to and from northern Italy where much of the country is on lockdown following the fast spread of the coronavirus.
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Airports unprepared for massive growth in air traffic
Pressured by the explosive growth of passenger numbers generated by Greece's expanding tourism market, officials are calling for additional air traffic controllers to ensure safe travel.
In 2014, the Greece's Civil Aviation Authority (YPA) was asked to hire an additional 70 air traffic controllers.
Greek airports unprepared for increased traffic volume
Pressured by the explosive growth of passenger numbers generated by Greece's expanding tourism market, officials are calling for additional air traffic controllers to ensure safe travel.