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.

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.