https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/aegean airlines/ Aegean Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:11:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-aegean-announce-a-codeshare-partnership1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-aegean-announce-a-codeshare-partnership1/ Emirates passengers to access eight new Greek cities via Athens. From October 2022, joint network to include eight additional European regional points Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:32:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/costa-navarino-and-agean-airlines-host-first-aegean-messinia-pro-am-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/costa-navarino-and-agean-airlines-host-first-aegean-messinia-pro-am-2022/ Costa Navarino, Europe’s newest golf destination, to host the joint golf event with AEGEAN Airlines, Greece’s largest airline, 14-17 September 2022. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:58:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pope-francis-boards-aegean-flight-to-rome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pope-francis-boards-aegean-flight-to-rome/ Pope Francis has concluded a visit to Cyprus and Greece with a farewell ceremony at Athens International Airport. As he headed back to Rome, he embarked on a dedicate Aegean flight. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-moves-into-new-home-at-manchester-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-moves-into-new-home-at-manchester-airport/ Aegean Airlines has become the latest airline to relocate to Manchester Airport’s new-look Terminal 2. Additional cafes and retailers are also opening in the facility. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:26:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-slumps-to-full-year-loss-in-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-slumps-to-full-year-loss-in-greece/ Aegean has reported a pre-tax loss of €297 million for financial 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on the aviation sector. The Greek airline is, however, expecting a change of fortune in 2021. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aegean-unveils-new-onboard-hygiene-attendants/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aegean-unveils-new-onboard-hygiene-attendants/ The new attendants will bear a special insignia and will assist passengers to follow all safety measures while boarding, in flight and during disembarkation. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:14:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-losses-reveal-impact-of-covid-19-on-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-losses-reveal-impact-of-covid-19-on-aviation-sector/ Aegean has seen revenue slump 88 per cent in the second quarter, highlighting the stark impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation sector. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:38:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-continues-to-rebuild-schedule-with-european-departures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-continues-to-rebuild-schedule-with-european-departures/ Following a gradual easing of travel restrictions by the Greek government on international flights, Aegean will be restarting direct flights to a number of European destinations. Thu, 28 May 2020 12:31:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-returns-to-flying-with-domestic-departures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-returns-to-flying-with-domestic-departures/ Aegean has become the latest airline to announce a gradual return to flying, with the carrier enhancing connectivity on its domestic network from May 18th. The airline will gradually increase capacity to Heraklion, Chania, Thessaloniki and Alexandroupolis. Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-latest-airline-to-ground-all-international-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-latest-airline-to-ground-all-international-flights/ Travel restrictions imposed by Greece, the EU and other states, as well as the newly adapted measures for the restriction of unnecessary movements in the country, have made operations impossible, Aegean said. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:49:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-breaks-passenger-records-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-breaks-passenger-records-in-2019/ Aegean set a new traffic record in 2019, nearly reaching the 15 million passenger threshold. The carrier recorded a seven per cent increase in total passenger traffic last year, a significant achievement marking 20 years of operation. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-enters-croatian-airlines-bidding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-enters-croatian-airlines-bidding/ In a brief statement, the Greek carrier confirmed: “Aegean has participated in the non-binding indicative offer stage of privatisation of Croatia Airlines, which does not include any commitments from the company.” Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:04:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-traffic-drives-aegean-skyward-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-traffic-drives-aegean-skyward-in-november/ Aegean and Olympic Air have reported ten per cent growth in passenger traffic in November, welcoming 969,000 passengers on board their flights. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:55:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-oil-price-boosts-aegean-nine-month-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-oil-price-boosts-aegean-nine-month-results/ Aegean has announced consolidated revenue stood at €939 million for the first nine months of financial 2018, up five per cent on 2017. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:28:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/growth-in-international-traffic-sees-losses-narrow-at-aegean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/growth-in-international-traffic-sees-losses-narrow-at-aegean/ Aegean has announced its first half results for 2018, with consolidated revenue at €456 million, one per cent higher compared to the respective period last year. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 03:44:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-firms-up-order-for-30-airbus-a320neo-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-firms-up-order-for-30-airbus-a320neo-planes/ Aegean Airlines has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A320neo family aircraft at a ceremony in Athens, witnessed by Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:40:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-launches-gastronomics-initiative-alongside-top-greek-chefs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-launches-gastronomics-initiative-alongside-top-greek-chefs/ Aegean has revealed a collaboration with three distinguished Greek chefs. Together, they will take the stories of Greek gastronomy on a journey across the globe, through the new Gastronomics initiative. Wed, 16 May 2018 08:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-reports-increase-in-passengers-as-greece-seeks-to-become-year-round/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-reports-increase-in-passengers-as-greece-seeks-to-become-year-round/ Aegean has reported a 12 per cent growth in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2018, welcoming 2.4 million passengers on board its flights. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:05:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-signs-a320neo-deal-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-signs-a320neo-deal-with-airbus/ Aegean ‎Airlines, the biggest airline in Greece, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo family aircraft. The deal comprises of 20 A320neos and ten A321neos. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:48:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-honoured-by-voters-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-honoured-by-voters-at-world-travel-awards/ The high level of services that Aegean provides to its passengers has once again been recognised at a European level. The carrier was honoured with the title of for Europe’s Leading Regional Airline at the glamorous World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony earlier. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/roland-jaggi-director-revenue-management-aegean-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/roland-jaggi-director-revenue-management-aegean-airlines/ Aegean Airlines director revenue of management, Roland Jaggi, speaks to Breaking Travel News about what separates the airline from its competitors as it is recognised by voters at the World Travel Awards. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:18:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ Gulf Air and Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, have entered into a codeshare partnership widening their respective networks across Europe and the Middle East. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:32:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-increase-uk-routes-in-summer-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-increase-uk-routes-in-summer-2015/ Aegean Greece’s largest airline and a Star Alliance member, is to launch a new direct route from the UK to Larnaca, Cyprus and Heraklion, Crete. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-celebrates-greek-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-celebrates-greek-connection/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and codeshare partner Aegean Airlines, are celebrating five years of Etihad Airways’ non-stop services between Athens and Abu Dhabi, and the start of Aegean’s new direct flights to the UAE capital. Etihad Airways commenced operations to Athens in June 2009, and since then has carried almost 400,000 guests and nearly 3,700 tonnes of cargo on the route. Thu, 29 May 2014 09:17:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-links-athens-and-birmingham/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-links-athens-and-birmingham/ Reaching Athens will be even easier if you live or work in Birmingham, as Aegean Airlines has announced a new direct air connection between the UK city and the Greek capital, starting in early June. As part of ongoing route expansion, the Greek airline will operate the scheduled route twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, starting on June 10th and September 13th and from September 20th to October 25th, Aegean will operate one weekly Saturday flight. Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:49:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-operate-to-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-operate-to-abu-dhabi/ Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest commercial airline. The agreement will see Aegean Airlines commence a four times a week service between Athens and Abu Dhabi on March 30th 2014 with a 168-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:26:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-green-lights-olympic-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-green-lights-olympic-takeover/ Officials at the European Commission have approved the take over of Olympic Air by rival Aegean Airlines after a protracted dispute. The Commission originally rejected the proposal two years ago, citing concerns a merged airline would dominate the Greek market. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:23:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-links-athens-to-london-stansted-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-links-athens-to-london-stansted-airport/ Aegean Airlines has announced it will begin flights to Athens from London Stansted Airport on July 11th. The route will operate three times per week and will connect easily with a through flight to the islands of Corfu, Kos and Rhodes.  Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:35:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-link-manchester-to-athens-with-new-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-link-manchester-to-athens-with-new-flight/ Aegean Airlines will begin operating a direct service between Manchester Airport and Athens International this Saturday. Aegean will connect Manchester Airport to Athens International airport with bi-weekly flights, on Saturdays and Mondays. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-offer-athens-flights-out-of-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-offer-athens-flights-out-of-manchester/ Aegean Airlines has announced it will begin operating a direct service between Manchester and Athens on Saturdays and Mondays from May 25th 2013. The bi-weekly service will provide passengers with flexible and affordable direct access to Athens, as well as making it easy for passengers to continue their journey from Athens to any of the Greek islands. Thu, 16 May 2013 06:33:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-sell-ancillaries-through-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-to-sell-ancillaries-through-sabre/ Sabre has extended its relationship with Aegean Airlines so the carrier can sell pre-paid baggage through Sabre-connected travel agencies. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-links-with-star-alliance-partner-aegean-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-links-with-star-alliance-partner-aegean-airlines/ From December Singapore Airlines customers will be able to fly to the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki through a code-share agreement with Star Alliance partner Aegean Airlines. Under the agreement, SIA will add its ‘SQ’ code to Aegean-operated flights serving the Greek capital Athens from Frankfurt, London, Milan and Munich, as well as to flights serving Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki from Frankfurt and Munich. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:50:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-reveals-fall-in-profits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-reveals-fall-in-profits/ Aegean Airlines has confirmed revenue for the first half of 2012 stood at €269.4 million, nine per cent lower than when compared to the same period last year. The airline carried 2.7 million passengers in the first half of 2012, registering an eight per cent decline in passenger traffic on 13 per cent less flights compared to last year. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:17:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-holidays-new-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympic-holidays-new-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ Olympic Holidays has strengthened its summer 2012 offering in signing a new deal with Aegean Airlines to provide flights on key routes this summer. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-carries-6.5-million-passengers-in-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-carries-6.5-million-passengers-in-2011/ AEGEAN reports 2011 passenger figures with international network traffic exceeding domestic for the first time in its history. More specifically, international network passengers rose by 15%, reaching 3.52 million out of total 6.5 million passengers carried in 2011. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-and-aegean-airlines-commence-code-share-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-and-aegean-airlines-commence-code-share-partnership/ Star Alliance members, Aegean Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines are today entering into a code-share agreement that offers Scandinavian travelers more and quicker transfer points across Europe. In addition, the code share will allow Aegean Airlines to offer Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, as new destinations in its International Network. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-falls-into-loss-for-financial-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-falls-into-loss-for-financial-2010/ Aegean Airlines made a net loss of €23.3 million in financial 2010 as the carrier was hit by the Greek debt crisis. The largest carrier in the country also saw revenue fall five per cent to €591 million. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:01:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-joins-star-alliance-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-joins-star-alliance-network/ At a ceremony held in Athens today, Aegean Airlines was accepted into the Star Alliance network as the 28th member. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-aegean-airlines-work-together-on-serving-loyal-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-aegean-airlines-work-together-on-serving-loyal-customers/ The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began June 30th, 2010. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:54:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-and-olympic-air-agree-to-merge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aegean-airlines-and-olympic-air-agree-to-merge/ Greece’s Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air have agreed to merge in an effort to reduce price competition in the domestic market and offer a more robust international challenge. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:28:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430145344689/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430145344689/ Travelport GDS has signed a new, multi-year full content agreement with Greek carrier, Aegean Airlines. Under the new agreement, the airline will provide all Travelport GDS-connected travel agents around the world with its full, published inventory, including its former web only fares. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:53:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080805111133370/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080805111133370/ Teleticket has expanded their low-cost offering with the addition of Aegean Airlines daily flights from Stansted Airport to Athens International Airport, that depart Stansted twice a day at 10h20 and 20h00. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:11:44 +0000