The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has updated aviation directives (NOTAMs) to travel to Greece.
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Wizz Air Stops Flights on Three Lines to Split Airport
Wizz Air has changed its summer flight schedule on three routes to Split Airport.
The ICAO Forecasts 1.5 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers in 2020
The ICAO has released its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast revealing 1.5 billion fewer fliers in 2020.
A 2020 Travel and Hospitality COVID-19 Reality Check
In the not too distant future, tourism and hospitality industry officials are going to wake up to the fact that the 2020 touristic season has been canceled by a pandemic. Already, Europe’s airlines stand to lose more than €76 billion according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). And for every euro the airlines lose, destinations […]
Ellinair Named Fastest Growing Airline for Greek Market by AIA
Ellinair has once been named the fastest-growing airline in the Greek market by the Athens International Airport (AIA).
EU Airports Losing Altitude Growth and Profit Wise
The European airport association ACI Europe has blamed a spate of airline failures in September for “softening” growth in air traffic.
Ryanair 737-8AS Jet Struck by Lightning Over Paphos
A Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS aircraft was hit by a lightning strike over Cypress airspace on Tuesday night according to news reports.
Qatar Airways Announces Flights to Greek Island of Mykonos
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to the Greek island of Mykonos starting May 30th.
Gazpromneft-Aero Doubles airBaltic Refueling At Moscow Airports
Gazpromneft-Aero has concluded a long-term agreement for two years with airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, for refueling new scheduled flights from Riga to Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport).
Iceland’s Bardarbunga Volcano shaking, so far no ash
A lava eruption at Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano continues after officials elevated the volcano’s “ash alert” status to its highest level.
BOC Aviation Orders $8.8 Billion of Boeing Planes
Boeing has just announced an order from BOC Aviation worth $8.8 billion. According to the news, BOC is to get 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft making it the largest order ever or the airline.
Iceland Evacuates Area Around Bardarbunga Volcano
In the latest news on the Iceland volcano emergency, the area around the Bardarbunga volcano is being evacuated and all tourism activity inside the national park surrounding the volcano have been suspended.
Several Airlines Announce Flights to Heraklion and other Destinations
Among the airlines now flying from different destinations to Heraklion we count Belavia, ICAR, TAROM, low cost carrier Germanwings, and Swiss International Air Lines.
Snakes on a Plane Truer than You’d Like to Believe
An infographic by Schumacher Cargo shows some shocking cargo loads, from human remains, to breast milk, and everything else you can possibly imagine.
EasyJet Adds Mobile Check-in to 38 European Airports
EasyJet expanded mobile check-in and boarding passes to flights departing from 38 airports across Europe.