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Scott Dorsey

Social Media Puts Airlines and Consumers in Touch

2011-07-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scott Dorsey at Connections 2010

With the Summer travel season underway full tilt, major airlines engage customers via social media channels. Planning a trip or vacation has never been easier, or more socially connected than this year. ExactTarget helps put companies and customers in the digital conversation – better communication, means better customer retention, according to anyone’s news.

Tags: airBaltic, airline tools, EasyJet, ExactTarget, Facebook, G+, Hawaiian Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce.com, Scott Dorsey, Social media tools, social travel, travel tools, Twitter, United, US Airways

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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Three German Tourists Die Suddenly During Separate Holidays in Crete

2026-10-03 By Kostas Raptis

Authorities investigate the sudden deaths of three German tourists who suffered fatal medical emergencies during their holidays in Rethymno and Heraklion.

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Road Closures Continue Across Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion

2026-10-03 By Arthur Butler

Severe weather continues to cause road closures and restrictions in Lasithi, Rethymno and Heraklion, including sections of the Ierapetra–Sitia road and several Irish crossings.

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Heraklion Wakes Up Calm After Stormy Night Keeps City on Alert

2026-10-03 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s calm post-storm morning: Travelers see emergency services stand by after a minor electrical incident.

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Viannos on High Alert Because of Heavy Rain Damages Roads and Raises Anapodaris River Concerns

2026-10-03 By Arthur Butler

Viannos River: shows damage and flood fears as heavy rains push Crete under a Red Code weather alert. Get the latest local updates on Argophilia.

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Storm Disrupts Flights at Heraklion Airport as Visibility Drops

2026-10-02 By Arthur Butler

Storms and poor visibility force incoming flights to turn back at Heraklion airport, with airport manager Iakovos Ouranos monitoring the skies.

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