Passenger traffic at Fraport Greece's 14 regional airports surpassed 8 million through May 2026, up 5.9% year-on-year, driven by continued growth in international travel....

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SKY express has criticized the HCAA over the planning of technical inspections that caused flight delays at Athens International Airport on June 10–11....

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ACI Europe warns that proposed EU State aid rule changes for aviation could weaken regional airports and reduce air connectivity, particularly in smaller regions....

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WTTC analysis warns that prolonged border delays under the EU’s Entry/Exit System could deter millions of travelers and put billions in visitor spending at risk....

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ITA Airways will join the Lufthansa Group and ANA Europe-Japan partnership from autumn 2026, expanding connectivity between Italy, Japan and key destinations across Europe....

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The Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, reducing the number of banned airlines to 154 after removing all Kyrgyzstan-certified carriers....

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AEGEAN and Icelandair sign a codeshare agreement enhancing Greece-Iceland connectivity, offering single-booking travel, seamless connections and expanded network access....

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IATA warns that global SAF production will reach only 0.8% of aviation fuel use in 2026, highlighting a widening gap between net zero ambitions and supply, along with rising costs for airlines....

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Athens International Airport surpasses 12 million passengers in the first five months of 2026, with both passenger traffic and flight activity recording steady growth compared to the same period in 2025....

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IATA has halved its 2026 global airline profit forecast to $23 billion, citing rising jet fuel prices and Middle East disruptions....

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IATA appoints LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo as Chair of its Board of Directors following the 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro, with Luis Gallego stepping down after a one-year term....

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Greece's international air arrivals fell 1.9% in April, with declines recorded in Rhodes, Kos and Mykonos, though Jan-April arrivals remained up 6.6%....

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IATA and ICAO have expanded cooperation to improve the tracking and reporting of sustainable aviation fuels, supporting the aviation sector's net-zero emissions goal by 2050....

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Travel demand between Greece and Portugal reached a record high in 2025, with passenger traffic rising 18% as Athens eyes stronger connectivity through Lisbon....

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TAP Air Portugal returns to Athens on July 1 after a 14-year absence, launching year-round direct flights to Lisbon and expanding connectivity to the Americas, Africa and beyond....

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Global air travel demand fell in April as the Middle East war disrupted aviation traffic, weakened international demand and pushed fuel costs higher....

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Athens International Airport was named Europe’s best for route development at the Routes Europe 2026 awards after recording strong passenger growth and expanded airline connectivity....

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Lufthansa Group plans to increase its stake in ITA Airways to 90%, marking a new phase of integration and growth for the Italian carrier....

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Fraport Greece says Ryanair’s Thessaloniki base closure is unrelated to airport charges and tied solely to commercial strategy....

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AEGEAN to resume select Middle East routes from late April through May following recent regional disruptions....

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