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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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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 […]

1 year ago

Flying High in Tanzania: Çelebi Aviation Teams Up with Turkish Airlines

Kostas Raptis

Çelebi Aviation partners with Turkish Airlines to bolster services in Dar Es Salaam, marking a milestone in African operations.

1 year ago

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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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