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Why Ryanair Is Betting $300M on Tirana

Kostas Raptis

Ryanair will launch a $300M base in Tirana by April 2026, adding 33 routes, 3 Boeing aircraft, and over 3,000 jobs—if Albania keeps taxes at zero.

1 month ago

American Airlines Launches Athens Dallas-Fort Worth Flights in 2026

Ion Bogdan V.

American Airlines announces new service between Athens and Dallas-Fort Worth, expanding connections for tourists in summer 2026.

1 month ago

Wizz Air Winter Connections to Athens and Cyprus Announced

Argophilia Travel News

Wizz Air winter connections just got a boost for tourists. Here’s who benefits, what’s new, and why winter travel to Athens and Cyprus is about to feel a lot better.

1 month ago

SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations

Kostas Raptis

SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.

2 months ago

KlasJet Secures IATA Membership

Kostas Raptis

Vilnius-based KlasJet earned official IATA membership after meeting strict international aviation safety standards.

3 months ago

Chengdu – Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

Manuel Santos

On June 30, Sichuan Airlines will kick off the Chengdu – Athens direct flight, thanks to cooperation between Greek and Chinese officials.

3 months ago

AEGEAN Named Best Regional Airline in Europe 2025

Manuel Santos

AEGEAN has been named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held during the Paris Air Show on June 17.

3 months ago

IndiGo to Launch Athens-Delhi Direct Flights

Kostas Raptis

IndiGo, India’s top budget airline, will launch direct flights from Delhi to Athens by March 2026.

4 months ago

AEGEAN Launches Santorini-Istanbul Direct Flight

Iorgos Pappas

AEGEAN Airlines launched a direct route from Istanbul to Santorini, aiming to boost tourism and give the island even more global attention.

4 months ago

ISRAIR to Fly Over 600,000 Israeli Travelers in Greece in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

ISRAIR expects to carry 600,000 Israeli travelers to Greece in 2025, up sharply from 350,000 in 2024.

4 months ago

Aegean Airlines Posts Record Q1 Profits

Iorgos Pappas

The latest financial report from Aegean Airlines shows the company delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2025, which is often the slowest period for travel. The company has ramped up its Crete flights and international routes, following a focused investment plan that aims to reduce the sharp ups and downs in Greece’s travel […]

4 months ago

Norse Atlantic Launches Direct Athens-Los Angeles Flights

Victoria Udrea

Norse Atlantic introduces direct flights between Athens and Los Angeles starting June 2025, expanding long-haul connections at AIA.

4 months ago

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