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Greek Transportation Ministry Addresses Air Traffic Control Delays

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Yiannis Kefalogiannis, Greece’s new deputy infrastructure, and transport minister is addressing the crippling flight delays at Athens International Airport (AIA). Mr. Kefalogiannis said this week that immediate action would be taken to address the problems at Athens and at other facilities across Greece. Following a meeting with representatives from the Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association, […]

Aegean Airlines Ferries 13.2 Million Passengers for First Time

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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. 

SWISS Ramps Up Summer Flight Schedule

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Zurich based SWISS is making major modifications to their European and intercontinental schedules for the 2014 summer period. According to the airline Palermo and Thessaloniki will be added to the network, while Geneva will also see new services to Corfu and Heraklion in Greece. The provider also announced service from Basel will also be expanded with seasonal flights to Ibiza, Olbiaand Palma de Mallorca.