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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.

4 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.

4 years ago

George Mavrokostas Names New CEO of Cyprus Airways

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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

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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Michael O’Leary’s “Jab and Go” Ads Withdrawn After Backlash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Ryanair has now withdrawn the airline’s controversial “jab and go” COVID travel advertisements after backlash from thousands to officials.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

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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

AEGEAN Airlines: A Company Acts “Big” in Hard Times

Phil Butler

The continuation of a travel horror story. Part II, the happy ending everyone wants. A happy ending to a customer relations nightmare.

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

Crete safety news

Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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