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Aeroflot Numbers Nose Dive on Sky High Operating Costs

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aeroflot issued a report detailing a 40% decline in annual profits attributable to mounting costs of operation. The net profit of the Russian airline dropped from $409 million dollars in 2017. 

8 years ago

WOW air To Launch $149 Flights from JFK

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WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin service out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on April 27, 2018, giving New York passengers the opportunity to visit some of the most popular European destinations just in time for spring.

8 years ago

Qatar Airways Announces Flights to Greek Island of Mykonos

Aleksandr Shatskih

Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to the Greek island of Mykonos starting May 30th.

8 years ago

Ryanair Announces First Flights To Jordan

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Europe’s low-cost airline, Ryanair has just announced a new connection from Athens to Aqaba in Jordan. These are the first flights by Ryanair into Jordan.

8 years ago

airBaltic to recruit over 100 pilots in 2018

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airBaltic in February will host an airBaltic “Pilot Open Days” initiative in several cities, including Vilnius, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. The initiative targets different types of pilots willing to become part of airBaltic flight crew.

8 years ago

Airlines Forced to Reschedule Greece Flights Over Strikes

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The most recent strike of public transport employees, as well as sailors and doctors, has caused airlines like Russia’s Aeroflot to reschedule or even cancel flights. And another strike of subway workers, bus drivers, tram and trolleybuses, is expected today.

8 years ago

Aegean Airlines Ferries 13.2 Million Passengers for First Time

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aegean Airlines and subsidiary, Olympic Air, announced passenger traffic growth for 2017 increased by 6%, exceeding the 13-million milestone. The Heraklion, Greece-based carrier transported 13.2 million passengers over the last year, or 750,000 more than in the previous year. Additionally, the two airline brands flew the same number of flights to accomplish the result. 

8 years ago

Aegean Airlines Steps Up Rewards and Partnerships

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Aegean Airlines Europe’s best regional carrier expanded a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir to offer new routes and enable passengers to enjoy enhanced connectivity from Cairo International Airport and Athens International Airport. Also from Aegean, a partner program with award winning Grace Hotels promises clients added value and experiences.

9 years ago

Air Moldova Expands Fleet with a Second A319

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Air Moldova, the national airline of Moldova, has recently increased its fleet with an Airbus A319. The 150-seat airliner is supposed to be excellent for short-distance flights. The new aircraft joined the fleet at the Chișinău International Airport (IATA: KIV, ICAO: LUKK) on May 19, 2017. Presently, the company operates eight airliners, counting on four […]

9 years ago

ACI Europe Reports Strong Passenger Growth at European Airports During Q1

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The Airports Council International Europe has recently released Q1 numbers that reflect strong passenger growth for many European airports, including those in Eastern Europe.

9 years ago

Armenia Aircompany Adds Beirut to Its Destination Roster

Aleksandr Shatskih

Armenia Aircompany gains new markets as it adds Beirut and Tel Aviv to its destination roster.

9 years ago

Turkish Airlines Adds Istanbul – Samara Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Samara, Russia, becomes the 250th international destination for global carrier Turkish Airlines. The company launched regular Istanbul – Samara flights on April 11, 2017.

9 years ago

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As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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