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Aegean Airlines Hits Record Passenger Traffic in Q2 2024

Victoria Udrea

In Q2, Aegean Airlines transported 4.4 million passengers, an 8% rise from the previous year.

2 years ago

EasyJet Cancels Flights from Naples and Milan to Sitia Airport

Manuel Santos

Starting in June and continuing until the end of August, easyJet will no longer operate flights from Naples and Milan to Sitia Airport.

2 years ago

Chronic Flight Delays: A Pan-European Concern

Argophilia Travel News

Flight delays have become increasingly common, not just in Greece but across Europe.

2 years ago

T’way Air Expands European Operations with Rome and Barcelona Routes

Iorgos Pappas

T’way Air will broaden its European footprint, announcing new routes to Rome and Barcelona starting in August 2024.

2 years ago

Wizz Air Introduces Budget-Friendly Direct Flights Between India and Europe

Argophilia Travel News

Wizz Air now offers direct flights between India and multiple European destinations, with fares starting at a stunning €200 (around ₹18,000) one-way. This news is monumental for those dreaming of affordable direct flights. Presently, direct connections between India and Europe are dominated by premium airlines, making them costly. Wizz Air is poised to disrupt this […]

2 years ago

Riyadh Air Enlists Ashi for Stylish Cabin Crew Uniforms

Victoria Udrea

Riyadh Air has enlisted Saudi Arabian fashion designer Ashi to craft its inaugural cabin crew fashion line.

2 years ago

First Direct Romania to NY Flight in 20 Years [HiSky]

Iorgos Pappas

HiSky Europe makes history with the first direct flight from Romania to New York in 20 years

2 years ago

Bulgaria Air Introduces Seasonal Flights from Sofia to Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Bulgaria Air (IATA: FB, ICAO: LZB), expands travel options with seasonal flights to Heraklion Airport on the island of Crete.

2 years ago

Ryanair, easyJet Fined for ‘Abusive’ Practices

Manuel Santos

Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs imposes a €150 million fine on Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, and Volotea for exploiting passengers.

2 years ago

United Airlines to Operate Seasonal Direct Flights From Chicago to Athens and Return

Kostas Raptis

United Airlines has introduced seasonal nonstop flights between Chicago and Athens from May 24 until August 27, 2024.

2 years ago

T’way Air Launches Zagreb-Seoul Flights

Kostas Raptis

T’way Air made its first official trip to Europe, connecting Zagreb and Seoul on May 16th, 2024.

2 years ago

China Eastern Airlines Inaugurates Direct Shanghai-Marseille Flights

Manuel Santos

China Eastern Airlines (IATA: MU, ICAO: CES) will formally begin operating a new direct route between Shanghai and Marseille, France, on July 2 of this year. Shanghai Airlines, a China Eastern Airlines affiliate, will run the new Shanghai-Marseille route. There will be three weekly round-trip flights on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. FM871 is the flight […]

2 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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