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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

Kalamata and Crete Get More Summer Flights

Manuel Santos

Jet2 announced early Summer 2026 season flights to Kalamata and Crete, starting April. More options for Easter getaways and sunny escapes.

1 year ago

Volotea Leaves Athens Airport Base But Keeps Flights Running

Manuel Santos

Volotea ends its Athens base operations after six years but keeps flights running. Learn about its plans and the impact on travellers.

1 year ago

Turkish Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Benghazi

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines reconnects with Benghazi, offering flights three times weekly starting January 2025.

1 year ago

Bulgaria Air Introduces Direct Flights to Grenoble in 2025

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Bulgaria Air starts direct flights between Sofia and Grenoble in January 2025, connecting Bulgarian travellers to the French Alps.

1 year ago

Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd Named GSA for Animawings in Cyprus

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Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Romania’s Animawings in Cyprus. Animawings will commence direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest in March 2025, offering three weekly connections on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Strategic Partnership Cyprus Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, a company specializing in airline and tourism management, will oversee all […]

1 year ago

Ryanair Pushes for Restrictions on Alcohol Sales in Airports

Manuel Santos

Ryanair urges EU action on airport alcohol limits following a €15,000 costly diversion caused by an unruly passenger.

1 year ago

ITA Airways Expands Flight Options to South America

Iorgos Pappas

ITA Airways has increased its direct flights from Rome Fiumicino to Buenos Aires as of December 6. By adding two more flights, the number of weekly flights between the two cities has risen to nine, giving travelers more flexibility. In addition, two additional flights were introduced to São Paulo, bringing the total weekly connections to […]

1 year ago

Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Chile

Iorgos Pappas

Turkish Airlines has announced flights to Santiago, Chile. This marks the airline’s 131st country and its 26th destination in the Americas. The new connectivity between Türkiye and South America, will present travelers with new cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, and other tourism opportunities. The route will operate four times weekly via São Paulo, offering enhanced travel […]

1 year ago

SkyUp Airlines Introduces Flights from Moldova to Greece

Iorgos Pappas

SkyUp Airlines announces direct flights from Chișinău to Greek cities Thessaloniki and Heraklion, starting April 2025.

1 year ago

AEGEAN 2025 Flights: New Routes to Keep Your Passport Busy

Argophilia Travel News

Discover AEGEAN’s expanded flight network for 2025, featuring new international destinations and expanded domestic routes.

1 year ago

Korean Air Gets Final EC Approval for Asiana Merger

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The European Union competition authority has approved the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The European Commission (EC) announced on last week that it has concluded its review after confirming Korean Air’s fulfilling of all required conditions for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two […]

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

Malevizi road collapse

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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