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Greek Hospitality Icons Sbokos-Vassilakis Join Forces

2018-07-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Evergolf Tourist Investments, owned by the Vassilakis family, announced on Tuesday, that it has teamed up with Golf Residences, owned by the Sbokos family (Sbokos Hotel Group), following its acquisition of a majority stake in the latter.

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Aegean Airlines Ferries 13.2 Million Passengers for First Time

2018-01-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Aegean Airlines and subsidiary, Olympic Air, announced passenger traffic growth for 2017 increased by 6%, exceeding the 13-million milestone. The Heraklion, Greece-based carrier transported 13.2 million passengers over the last year, or 750,000 more than in the previous year. Additionally, the two airline brands flew the same number of flights to accomplish the result. 

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Aegean Airlines Steps Up Rewards and Partnerships

2017-07-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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In news from Aegean Airlines Europe’s best regional carrier expanded a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir to offer new routes and enable passengers to enjoy enhanced connectivity from Cairo International Airport and Athens International Airport. Also from Aegean, a partner program with award winning Grace Hotels promises clients added value and experiences.

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AEGEAN Airlines revisits Cairo connection

2014-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Friday, AEGEAN announced their winter flight schedule beginning with further international flight growth. According to the news from the Greek airline direct flights from Athens to Cairo will be re instituted.

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AEGEAN expanding flight services this winter

2014-09-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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This winter, AEGEAN, a Star Alliance member, is adding more destinations and frequencies to its existing network. AEGEAN announces the operation of nine additional international flights from Athens, (compared to winter 2013), contributing thus significantly to the development of tourism and the extension of the tourist season.

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AEGEAN Airlines Expands Fleet

2014-08-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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AEGEAN Airlines has just announced increasing its fleet with the order of 7 new Airbus A320’s. According to the news, Aegean continues to grow under favorable conditions for the overall Greek travel economy. The deal with Airbus will see at least 5 Α320’s delivered on an accelerated schedule, with the remaining 2 aircraft coming before early 2016. Each airliner […]

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Aegean Airlines Reports Passengers Up 26% for April

2014-05-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Total passenger traffic for AEGEAN and Olympic Air was up by 26% for April 2014, climbing to 751,347 passengers, 153,443 more than the total for both companies during the same period in 2013.In April, AEGEAN and Olympic Air operated 7.933 flights improving the load factor by 9 units, reaching 76%.

Tags: Aegean Airlines, Athens travel, Europe airlines, Greece travel

Etihad Airways Increases Athens to Abu Dhabi Flights

2014-04-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways has boosted their frequency of flights in between Abu Dhabi and Athens. According to the news, the route will now get 1o flights rather than 7 per week. Beginning July 2nd, passengers traveling from Athens will have far greater flexibility.

Tags: Abu Dhabi, Aegean Airlines, Athens travel, Etihad Airways, UAE, UAE airlines

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