Jet fuel prices surge amid the Iran conflict, raising airline costs, prompting route cuts and fuelling concerns ahead of the summer travel season....

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Airports and airlines report delays and missed flights as the EU’s Entry Exit System rollout causes disruption, prompting calls for greater operational flexibility....

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Juneyao upgrades Athens–Shanghai route to daily flights from summer 2026, reflecting strong growth and rising demand between Greece and China....

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EL AL resumes flights to Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes as it rebuilds operations, with services set to expand to 40 destinations....

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Skytrax names the world’s top airports for 2026, with Singapore Changi leading global rankings and multiple hubs earning key distinctions....

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SKY express will deliver the Holy Light from Athens to seven destinations across Greece on Holy Saturday, supporting a long-standing Easter tradition....

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Greece advances rollout of EU Entry/Exit System, introducing biometric border checks for non-EU travellers amid ongoing testing and longer processing times....

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Air connectivity between Athens and the Middle East is recovering as routes resume, though demand remains slightly lower....

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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches on March 30, changing border checks for non-EU travelers and requiring extra time at airports....

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Passenger traffic at Fraport Greece’s 14 regional airports rose 8.1% in January 2026 to 718,000 travelers, with Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" leading growth....

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Airports and airlines are urging the European Commission to review the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that without urgent flexibility, passengers could face airport queues of up to four hours during the peak summer travel season....

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Local authorities in Skyros and Evia are urging the government to issue a clear and final decision on seaplane operations, warning that prolonged licensing delays are undermining regional connectivity and tourism planning....

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AirlineRatings has released its 2026 rankings of the world’s safest full-service and low-cost airlines, evaluating carriers based on incident records, fleet standards, pilot training and international safety audits....

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Aegean Airlines is relaunching direct flights from Istanbul to Crete and Santorini earlier this year, supporting Greece’s strategy to extend tourism beyond the peak summer season....

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Discover the World has been appointed sales representative for AEGEAN Airlines in the US and Canada, supporting the Greek carrier’s commercial growth in North America....

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Crete’s new international airport at Kastelli is scheduled to open in 2028 after a key agreement was signed for the installation of air navigation systems required for certification and operations....

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Europe’s airports face a €360 billion investment challenge by 2040 as rising costs threaten financial viability, ACI Europe warns in a new report....

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Global air travel demand rose 5.3% in 2025, with international markets leading growth as airlines operated amid supply chain constraints....

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Greece’s air travel returned to pre-pandemic levels, placing the country 8th in Europe as Athens Airport entered the continent’s top 10 busiest hubs....

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IndiGo has launched the first-ever direct flights between India and Greece, connecting Mumbai and Delhi with Athens and opening a new chapter in bilateral air connectivity....

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