United Airlines flight to Dubai diverts to Athens after passenger death
A United Airlines flight UA164 from New York Newark to Dubai (Boeing 777-300ER reg. N2140U) made an emergency landing in Athens on Friday after...
Athens Airport passenger traffic soars 10.8% in March, driven by international travel surge
Athens International Airport (AIA) reported a 10.8% year-on-year rise in passenger traffic for March 2025, with 2.22 million travellers passing through its terminals.March 2025...
Wizz Air flight to Egypt diverts to Athens due to unruly passenger
On Wednesday, 12 March, a Wizz Air flight from London to Egypt was forced to make an emergency landing in Athens after a passenger’s...
Athens Airport accelerates expansion amid record passenger growth and profits
Athens International Airport (AIA) is fast-tracking its terminal expansion after a record-breaking 2024, with passenger traffic reaching 31.85 million—a 13.1% increase from 2023. The...
easyJet flight makes emergency landing in Athens after pilot falls ill
easyJet flight U2 2252 from Hurghada to Manchester (Airbus A320neo registered G-UZEE) made an emergency landing in Athens on 8 February after the captain...
Norse Atlantic launches budget-friendly Los Angeles–Athens route
Norse Atlantic Airways has added a new transatlantic route connecting Los Angeles (LAX) and Athens (ATH), with flights starting June 3, 2025.
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Volotea closes Athens hub, SKY Express offers jobs to affected staff
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost airline, announced the closure of its Athens Airport hub after six years, affecting 80 direct and 450 indirect jobs. Despite...
SKY express launches direct flights from Athens to Tirana, expanding international network
On October 14, 2024, SKY express began direct flights from Athens to Tirana, offering five weekly flights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday....
Brussels Airlines expands year-round flights to Athens amid rising demand
Brussels Airlines has announced the expansion of its flight schedule to Greece, offering year-round services to Athens due to increased demand. Previously operating only...
Air Horizont flight HT6061 makes emergency landing in Athens due to windshield crack
On 14 September, Air Horizont flight HT6061, a Boeing 737-400 registered 9H-MPW, carrying 177 passengers, made an emergency landing at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International...
easyJet flight from Athens to Palma de Mallorca halted after suspicion of human trafficking
easyJet flight U27380 on 22 August, linking Athens and Palma de Mallorca, saw at least six passengers attempting to board the plane irregularly. The...
Aegean Airlines expands winter schedule with new destinations and long-haul plans
Aegean Airlines has announced an expansion of its winter schedule, adding new direct flights from Athens and Thessaloniki to several international destinations: Abu Dhabi...
Ethiopian Airlines launches new service to Warsaw, expanding European network
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network carrier, inaugurated a new four-times-weekly service to Warsaw, Poland, on July 1, 2024. The flights, connecting via Athens, enhance...
Air Arabia launches first direct flights from Sharjah to Athens
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has inaugurated its first direct flight from Sharjah to Athens. The...
Norse Atlantic Airways launches Athens-New York non-stop flights
Norse Atlantic Airways has inaugurated its first nonstop flight between Athens and New York JFK, utilising the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.This new service offers up...
Transavia France aircraft executes emergency landing at Athens Airport due to bird strike
Transavia France flight TO3521 bound for Paris Orly had to make an emergency landing at Athens’ international airport after encountering engine problems caused by...
LOT Polish Airlines resumes daily flights from Warsaw to Athens
LOT Polish Airlines has reinstated its year-round direct flights between Athens and Warsaw in response to the increasing demand for travel to Greece. The...
AEGEAN expands connectivity with new daily flight to London Heathrow and increased frequencies
AEGEAN Airlines has secured an additional slot at London's Heathrow Airport, introducing a new daily flight, except Saturdays, between Athens and the renowned international...
easyJet announces four new international routes from Nice: Agadir, Athens, Prague and Malta
easyJet, the second-largest airline in France, has announced four new international routes from Nice. The new destinations include Agadir, Athens, Prague, and Malta.Flights to...
Air Arabia expands European network with new direct flights from Sharjah to Athens
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, is set to launch a new route connecting Sharjah, UAE, with...