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AEGEAN Named Best Regional Airline in Europe 2025

Manuel Santos

AEGEAN has been named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held during the Paris Air Show on June 17.

1 year ago

IndiGo to Launch Athens-Delhi Direct Flights

Kostas Raptis

IndiGo, India’s top budget airline, will launch direct flights from Delhi to Athens by March 2026.

1 year ago

AEGEAN Launches Santorini-Istanbul Direct Flight

Iorgos Pappas

AEGEAN Airlines launched a direct route from Istanbul to Santorini, aiming to boost tourism and give the island even more global attention.

1 year ago

ISRAIR to Fly Over 600,000 Israeli Travelers in Greece in 2025

Iorgos Pappas

ISRAIR expects to carry 600,000 Israeli travelers to Greece in 2025, up sharply from 350,000 in 2024.

1 year ago

Aegean Airlines Posts Record Q1 Profits

Iorgos Pappas

The latest financial report from Aegean Airlines shows the company delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2025, which is often the slowest period for travel. The company has ramped up its Crete flights and international routes, following a focused investment plan that aims to reduce the sharp ups and downs in Greece’s travel […]

1 year ago

Norse Atlantic Launches Direct Athens-Los Angeles Flights

Victoria Udrea

Norse Atlantic introduces direct flights between Athens and Los Angeles starting June 2025, expanding long-haul connections at AIA.

1 year ago

Emirates Partners with Malta Tourism Authority 

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Emirates Airlines has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malta Tourism Authority to attract more visitors to Malta. This agreement, concluded at ITB Berlin, is designed to enhance the island’s global profile as a travel hotspot through joint marketing initiatives. The airline plans to draw on its extensive international network to showcase Malta’s […]

1 year ago

WizzAir Adds New Route from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to Heraklion, Crete

Victoria Udrea

Starting June 17, 2025, WizzAir will offer flights from Cluj-Napoca to Heraklion, Greece, for as low as EUR 24.99.

1 year ago

Saudia Adds Athens and Heraklion Direct Flights

Argophilia Travel News

Saudia revealed plans to expand its flight network in 2025 with over 10 new destinations, including Athens and Heraklion.

1 year ago

Flying Out of Chaos: How SKY Express Is Supporting Santorini Locals

Kostas Raptis

Free airfare is offered by SKY Express for kids under 12 and educators travelling from Santorini to Athens (Feb 5–9, 2025) due to recent earthquakes.

1 year ago

Larnaca – Venice Connection Launches May 2025

Argophilia Travel News

Cyprus Airways will launch a Larnaca – Venice connection on May 30, 2025, running seasonally until September 29.

1 year ago

Athens-Los Angeles Connection Announced for 2025 by Norse Atlantic

Victoria Udrea

New Athens-Los Angeles connection launching in 2025 by Norse Atlantic. This direct route strengthens Greece’s ties to the U.S. West Coast.

1 year 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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