Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Airlines

Jet2 Cuts £50-Off Deal for Mobile App Bookings By Nov. 22

Argophilia Travel News

Jet2holidays is offering £50 off per person for holidays to Cyprus and Greece for bookings made through their mobile app.

4 years ago

Italia Trasporto Aereo Takes Off in October

Argophilia Travel News

A new Italian state airline has emerged from the bankrupt Alitalia. Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) take off in October.

5 years ago

Ryanair and the GNTO Pimping Greece Trips Despite COVID Fears

Phil Butler

With Greece painted red on many COVID travel maps, Ryanair steps up efforts to sell tickets alongside Greece’s GNTO.

5 years ago

George Mavrokostas Names New CEO of Cyprus Airways

Argophilia Travel News

Industry veteran George Mavrokostas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyprus Airways.

5 years ago

Aegean Announces Adding More Flights for Spring and Summer

Argophilia Travel News

Aegean Airlines plans to add more flights this spring and summer as demand is now rising once again.

5 years ago

Ryanair Creates Huge Greek Summer Push Amid Mixed COVID Signals

Phil Butler

Ryanair announced its biggest ever Greek Summer schedule including 218 routes. Meanwhile, Greece’s vaccination program lags behind.

5 years ago

Industry Veteran Willie Walsh Takes Helm at IATA

Argophilia Travel News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Willie Walsh officially took on the role of Director-General of the organization.

5 years ago

TUI Presser Reveals Company Is Still Afloat – But Just Barely

Phil Butler

TUI continues to ply the choppy waters of Summer vacations bliss in 2021. Meanwhile, the company’s liquidity seems in question over COVID.

5 years ago

Ryanair Plays the Odds: Adds New Connections to Greek Islands in 2021

Argophilia Travel News

The low-cost airline, mindful that Covid restrictions change regularly, has announced three new connections to Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Skiathos in 2021.

5 years ago

Wizz Air Says Seaside Destinations Will Rule in 2021

Phil Butler

Wizz Air CEO József Váradi says his airline can rush to meet a potentially huge demand for European summer destinations.

5 years ago

Michael O’Leary’s “Jab and Go” Ads Withdrawn After Backlash

Argophilia Travel News

Ryanair has now withdrawn the airline’s controversial “jab and go” COVID travel advertisements after backlash from thousands to officials.

5 years ago

American Airlines Creates New York to Athens Service

Argophilia Travel News

Starting June 3rd, American Airlines will launch a new service for summer 2021 New York to Athens using its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

5 years ago

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • …
  • 25
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

Crete Heating Oil prices 2026

Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter

€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

Heraklion old cold-storage warehouse

Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

Special Olympics Kayaking Games AI illustration

Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

Lovage, The Kitchen of Venus

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

granny smith

Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS