Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines last week launched new direct flights between Thessaloniki and Amsterdam, further expanding the company's international network from its hub at Thessaloniki's Makedonia Airport.

Tourist arrivals at the island’s airport in October saw a 19% increase, while overall traffic for the past seven months also reached high levels, recording a 14% rise.

The rift in New Democracy with respect to the policy Greece should follow toward Turkey is growing, with former prime minister Antonis Samaras indirectly accusing the government of, in essence, getting ready to capitulate to Ankara.

Yiannis Paraschis, president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and CEO of Athens International Airport, has predicted that 2024 will be a "landmark year" for Greece's tourism while cautioning against taking the solid growth of the sector for granted.

Welcome to the second day of the second annual summit, "Reimagine Tourism in Greece," an initiative by Kathimerini and its partners aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in the country. This two-day event is being held at the new, "green" hangar of Aegean Airlines at Athens International Airport.

Brussels Airlines will operate flights to Greece throughout the year. Until recently, the Belgian airline offered seasonal flights during the summer. However, due to increased demand for travel between Greece and Brussels year-round, the airline has decided to expand its schedule.

CEOs from Greece's leading tourism businesses gathered at the "Reimagine Tourism in Greece" conference on Tuesday, where they discussed the industry's challenges and the urgent need for sustainable practices to ensure the long-term success of Greek tourism.

 October’s summer-like weather is coming to an end today as temperatures begin to drop, gradually returning to normal for the season. Additionally, African dust levels will rise in the east and south. According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers are expected in the northeast through the afternoon.

Aegean Airlines surpassed 12.5 million passengers in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.

In the third quarter alone, the airline carried over 5.3 million passengers, maintaining consistently high traffic levels, having offered 6.3 million seats, a 2% increase from last year.

Aegean Airlines' investment of 140 million euros for the creation of Greece's first Aircraft Maintenance Services Center and Flight Simulator and Crew Training Center reach completion within a year of being launched.