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airBaltic Adds Athens to Its Summer 2026 Map as Baltic–Greece Links Grow

Kostas Raptis

airBaltic strengthens Baltic–Greece connectivity for summer 2026, adding a new Tallinn–Athens route alongside wider European expansion.

8 months ago

EasyJet and Jet2 Add New UK–Greece Routes for 2026

Kostas Raptis

EasyJet and Jet2 boost UK–Greece connectivity for 2026 with new routes, more seats, and expanded access to key destinations.

8 months ago

6,000 A320 Airplanes Need a Patch Because of UV Rays

Kostas Raptis

Airbus A320 jets worldwide need a software fix after sunlight corrupted flight-control data. Passengers get chaos, but no compensation.

8 months ago

Aegean Dominates the Skies

Arthur Butler

Aegean maintains a massive lead at Athens Airport, while rivals barely register. A mosaic? More like a monopoly with decoration.

8 months ago

Wizz Air Launches Larnaca–Bratislava Flights from January 2026

Kostas Raptis

Wizz Air will connect Larnaca and Bratislava with three weekly flights starting January 12, 2026, expanding its Cyprus network and offering new travel options to Central Europe.

10 months ago

October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%

Kostas Raptis

Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer tourist season.

10 months ago

Why Ryanair Is Betting $300M on Tirana

Kostas Raptis

Ryanair will launch a $300M base in Tirana by April 2026, adding 33 routes, 3 Boeing aircraft, and over 3,000 jobs—if Albania keeps taxes at zero.

1 year ago

American Airlines Launches Athens Dallas-Fort Worth Flights in 2026

Ion Bogdan V.

American Airlines announces new service between Athens and Dallas-Fort Worth, expanding connections for tourists in summer 2026.

1 year ago

Wizz Air Winter Connections to Athens and Cyprus Announced

Argophilia Travel News

Wizz Air winter connections just got a boost for tourists. Here’s who benefits, what’s new, and why winter travel to Athens and Cyprus is about to feel a lot better.

1 year ago

SKY Express Adds 5 New International Destinations

Kostas Raptis

SKY Express is adding 5 new international destinations in 2025, connecting Athens to Berlin, Hamburg, Lisbon, Madrid, and Lyon.

1 year ago

KlasJet Secures IATA Membership

Kostas Raptis

Vilnius-based KlasJet earned official IATA membership after meeting strict international aviation safety standards.

1 year ago

Chengdu – Athens Direct Flight Launches June 30

Manuel Santos

On June 30, Sichuan Airlines will kick off the Chengdu – Athens direct flight, thanks to cooperation between Greek and Chinese officials.

1 year 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.

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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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