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Has AEGEAN Airlines Gone Ageist – Or Just Plain Careless?

Phil Butler

A Frankfurt Airport seniors horror story courtesy AEGEAN. When a Greek American senior tries to fly home, technicalities outweigh people.

5 years ago

IATA’s Travel Pass Health Solution Goes Live by Major Airlines in March

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IATA says every effort being made to bring its Travel Pass digital health credential solution to market quickly.

5 years ago

BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup

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British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]

5 years ago

British Residents of Spain Banned From Boarding British Airways Flight

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British residents of Spain were allegedly denied boarding by British Airways staff at Heathrow on their return home. Passengers claim even negative COVID proof and required documents did not sway flight personnel.

5 years ago

ACI EUROPE Releases Report on Vanishing Air Connectivity in Europe.

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An ACI EUROPE reveals a systemic collapse of the aviation network and air connectivity due to the COVID-19 crisis.

5 years ago

Aegean to Offer More Direct International Flights to Greek Islands in 2021

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Greece’s Aegean Airlines announced last week enhancing its network operations with more direct international flights to the Greek islands.

5 years ago

Ryanair Won’t Require Fliers to Have COVID-19 Vaccine

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Ryanair will not require fliers to be vaccinated in order to fly on the airline’s routes, according to a company spokesman.

5 years ago

Aegean Airlines Reports More Losses in Q3 of 2020

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On Tuesday, Aegean Airlines reported losses of €28.3 million euros in the third quarter of 2020.

5 years ago

The IATA Reports Big Aviation Industry Losses to Continue Into 2021

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the industry is expecting deep losses will continue into 2021.

5 years ago

Wizz Air Offering Discounted UK COVID-19 Testing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air has announced discounted Covid-19 tests for passengers in order to obtain fit to fly certificates from Friday.

5 years ago

Come and Get Your Red-Hot IATA Travel Pass: While Supplies Last

Phil Butler

COVID-19 has shaken the world. It’s just too bad that the Air Transport Association (IATA) and other leadership were not more proactive.

5 years ago

Will Airports Reboot Travel Over Your Dead Body?

Phil Butler

A report says passenger volumes are not correlated to changes in Covid-19 infection rates in Europe. Our editor debunks this contention.

5 years ago

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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.

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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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