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Virgin America Files a Registration Statement as it Prepares for IPO

2014-07-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Virgin America

After reducing its long-term debt last year by 13% last year, Virgin America continues with other strategical moves to keep its air-fleet flying. The company filed yesterday registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The official announcement however fails to specify a date, price […]

Tags: IPO, Virgin America

When Does an Airplane Become “Too Old” to Fly?

2011-04-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Most fliers probably don’t think about it much during air travel, although it can be quite unsettling upon easing yourself into your economy class seat to discover the armrest is still equipped with an ashtray.

Tags: air travel, Airfare Watchdog.com, airplane, airplane too old, Allegiant Air, Andy Golub, Ascend Aviation, Bill Voss, Boeing 737-300, Flight Safety Foundation, George Hobica, metal fatigue, Southwest Airlines, Southwest Boeing 737-300, Virgin America

US Airways Sabre Deal Calms Travel War Waters

2011-03-01 by Phil Butler

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In airline travel news, US Airways just announced the signing of a multi year contract for full content distribution and merchandising with Sabre Travel Network. This latest news, pertinent to the ongoing wars between the various online agents and service providers, is at least a positive sign for global distribution players.

Tags: add ons, Air New Zealand, airline tickets, airline travel, Amadeus, ancillary services, BIng, British Airways, Delta-Northwest, GDS, Google Travel, Greg Webb, Microsoft, online travel, OTA's, Porter Airlines, Qantas, Sabre GDS, Sabre holdings, United Airlines, US Airways, Virgin America, WestJet, world airlines

Cyber Booking Travel Deals to Die For

2010-11-29 by Phil Butler

Take off with Virgin America this Cyber Monday

If you thought Cyber Monday deals were just for online retails shops you were wrong. The online travel industry has hopped on the Cyber Monday bandwagon big time this year. Early bookings and other special arrangements equal huge savings for the cyber savvy traveler.

Tags: Christmas travel, Cyber monday, Cyber Monday deals, holiday deals, holiday travel, Hotels.com, JetBlue, Smarter Travel, Starwood Hotels, travel deals, travel news, Virgin America

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Amari Hosts Landmark Panhellenic Education Conference

2026-04-23 By Kostas Raptis

Educators and AI experts gather in Amari, Crete, for a landmark conference on the future of digital literacy, sustainability, and inclusive education.

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Heraklion Municipality announces six new projects for rural communities, through the LEADER TAPToK program, including a 23-unit defibrillator network.

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Walk Under the 65% Moon in Palaiochora with the 22nd Popular Health Road 2026

2026-04-23 By Manuel Santos

Palaiochora hosts a 5km night walk on April 25, celebrating health, community, and the unique luminosity of a 65% full moon.

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Is the Middle East Conflict Cooling Greece’s Tourism Heat?

2026-04-23 By Kostas Raptis

Greek MP warns tourism is drifting as Middle East tensions hit bookings and raise safety concerns.

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A.E.S. Aiolos Karate Shines at Panhellenic Youth Karate Championship

2026-04-23 By Phil Butler

Last month, on March 21st and 22nd, the Panhellenic Youth Karate Championship (Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα Παιδων – Κορασίδων) took place in Lavrio, Greece. This prestigious event, organized by the Hellenic Karate Federation (Ελληνική Ομοσπονδία Karate) and hosted by the Municipality of Lavreotiki (ΔΗΜΟΣ ΛΑΥΡΕΩΤΙΚΗΣ), saw over 1200 young athletes from across Greece compete for honors. Representing […]

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