Aegean introduces flexible ticketing policy as flights resume

As it gradually comes out of lockdown to restore domestic and some international service, Aegean Airlines is introducing strict safety measures at the gate and onboard and a flexible ticketing policy, the Greek carrier said in an announcement.

According to the new safety regulations, passengers will be required to wear masks and can bring only one personal item into the cabin with them. The last three rows of seats will be left vacant in the event that a passenger displaying possible symptoms of Covid-19 needs to be isolated, while new protocols have been introduced for cleaning and disinfecting aircraft.

Aegean has already resumed flights to mainland destinations and Crete, with the rest of the islands to follow next week, before a gradual reopening to European destinations, starting with Munich, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich. Service to and from Brussels, which was...