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Delta to launch direct flight season on March 11
The first direct flight from the US for the 2023 season will be by Delta Airlines and will arrive at Athens International Airport on March 11, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told state broadcaster ERT on Saturday.
Kikilias explained that Delta stopped its direct flights to Athens as late as last week, signaling the extension of the tourism season into winter.
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Greek tourism season earlier than ever with first flights in early March
We open and start working from the middle of March, earlier than ever, is the slogan of the political leadership of the Ministry of Tourism for the new tourist season, which it estimates will be another strong year.
Tourism Minister: Routes and destinations from the USA to Greece expanded
The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias announced the extension of the itineraries and the opening of new destinations in Greece from the United States.
The announcement came after a series of teleconferences held on Monday, May 2, with senior executives from all three US airlines operating in Athens this year, namely Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines.
«American Airlines» and «United Airlines» offer five direct flights from USA to Athens
The Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis met with senior executives of "American Airlines" and "United Airlines" and discussed the opening of Greek tourism for the 2021 season, in the context of his contacts during his trip to the USA.
Ryanair says makes 'non-binding' offer for Alitalia
Ryanair has made a "non-binding offer" for its loss-making Italian rival Alitalia, the Irish no-frills carrier said on July 24.
"We have made a non-binding offer for Alitalia. As the largest airline in Italy, it's important we are involved in the process," Ryanair said in a statement after Italian media said Friday that about ten such bids had been made.
5 killed in Florida airport shooting (video)
At least five people are dead and 13 injured after at least one gunman opened fire inside the baggage area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.
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Athens-New York gets a little closer x 3
Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines will operate a connection from Athens to New York during the summer of 2016. Alternate Tourism Minister Eleni Kountoura announced that these new flights are to take place, while also revealing that she had proposed that Aegean Airlines link Greece to North America so that a reliable Greek airline reactivates the line.
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Bargain hunters can target at ‘Last class’ flights
Airlines have now introduced a new class for their worst seats which cannot be named as Economy.
‘Last class’ seats have been introduced by airlines to compete with their budget counterparts such as Ryanair and EasyJet and include seats at the back of the plane, where it is noisier, or by a toilet with no refunds or upgrades.
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Delta Airlines doubles flights to Athens in summer 2016
Delta Airlines announced the doubling of its flights to Athens next summer from its New York City hub at John F. Kennedy airport. Flights will begin from March 27, 2016, starting at five times per week and increasing to a daily service from May 24. An additional flight will be added from May 27, 2016, to operate on a daily basis.
More Britons and Americans eyeing Greece for vacations
By Stathis Kousounis
Greece enjoyed the fifth-biggest increase in Google searches from the UK market this year in the category of emerging holiday destinations, according to a chart published by the worlds biggest online search engine.
Italy was top, followed by Iceland and Portugal.