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Smooth Travel Ahead: Bulgarian Airports Prepped for Schengen Entry
Bulgaria's major airports, including Sofia, Varna, Burgas, and Plovdiv, have confirmed their readiness for Bulgaria's upcoming inclusion in the Schengen area by air, slated for March 31. These airports anticipate a seamless transition, assuring improved passenger processing and reduced wait times for travelers to and from Schengen member states.
Plane held for days in France on trafficking concerns lands in India
A plane that had been grounded in France for days over concerns its roughly 300 mostly Indian passengers were part of a human trafficking scheme landed in Mumbai early Tuesday.
The Airbus A340 initially had been bound for Nicaragua when it was detained last Thursday at Vatry airport, east of Paris, where it had stopped for refuelling.
New Seasonal Flights Connect Varna Airport to Paris
Exciting news for travel enthusiasts and vacation planners as Varna Airport gears up to introduce regular flights to Paris starting from April 12, 2024. This seasonal flight route will operate every Friday, spanning until September 27, offering a convenient link between Varna and the heart of France at Orly Airport.
The most popular holiday destinations for Greeks this fall
Greek travelers are turning to European destinations off the usual list but more affordable, as shown by the air booking data for the upcoming national holiday on October 28.
Aegean Airlines has increased its number of available seats by between 18% and 20% on the international and domestic networks.
FedEx to open global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport
FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation and the world's largest express transportation company, has signed an agreement to build a new global air transit facility at iGA Istanbul Airport by November 2024.
Fraport Greece increases turnover, profitability
Fraport Greece, which manages the country's 14 largest regional airports, saw its first-half turnover increase 37.4%, to €191 million, compared to the same period in 2022.
Operating profit (EBITDA) rose 25.3%, to €73 million. Passengers reached 11.8 million, of which 73% were international departures and arrivals.
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Fraport’s 14 Greek airports drive strong holiday demand
Frankfurt Airpor operator Fraport on Tuesday said its 2023 core profit would hit the upper half of its forecast range after second-quarter earnings were boosted by strong travel demand. Among Fraport's international portfolio, its 14 regional airports in Greece benefited the most from holiday demand.
Istanbul Europe’s busiest airport in March
Türkiye's mega airport Istanbul was the busiest one in Europe, with an average of 1,263 daily flights in March, according to EUROCONTROL.
Sabiha Gökçen, also in Istanbul, ranked 17th on the list with an average of 549 daily flights.
Istanbul Airport was followed by Heathrow with 1,190 flights and Charles de Gaulle in Paris with 1,135 flights.
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Airports do better in March
Passenger traffic at the 14 largest airports outside of Athens - operated by Fraport Greece - showed a slight decrease in the first quarter of this year compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
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AIIB provides loan for Antalya Airport expansion
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a 140-million-euro loan with Fraport TAV Antalya Yatırım, Yapım ve İşletme (FTA) for the expansion and modernization of Antalya's Airport to improve airport service and the availability of travel options.
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