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WOW air To Launch $149 Flights from JFK

Argophilia Travel News

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

Eurowings Adds Flights to Tunisia and Greece

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Eurowings is adding flights from Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Munich and Vienna to the summer lineup of departures to Tunisia and Greece.

9 years ago

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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.

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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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