Fuel availability is also a growing concern. The International Energy Agency warns Europe may have just six weeks of reserves, while Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic Airways, and EasyJet have only forecast supply through mid-May.

A 48-hour walkout by Lufthansa pilots is causing widespread cancellations and delays across multiple airlines, with passengers facing major disruption at the start of the week

This is the highest ranking ever for Greek passport holders since the index was created 20 years ago

In March, total passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached 2.31 million, marking a 3.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

According to available data, nearly all airlines—except the two Greek carriers, Aegean Airlines and SKY express—are gradually restoring routes to and from Middle Eastern destinations.

Rising fuel prices, flight cancellations, and Middle East airspace closures are forcing travellers worldwide to reroute, pay more, or abandon long-planned trips, as the conflict continues to disrupt airlines and global tourism

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are driving up aviation fuel costs, forcing airlines to increase ticket prices, review flight routes and reconsider fleet management strategies

The minister added that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists.

Authorities clarified that Cyprus’ airspace remained open after a suspected drone from Lebanon prompted temporary holding patterns for two flights. One flight returned to Athens, while another landed safely, and normal operations have resumed

Middle East airports remain closed for a third day, grounding thousands of flights, pressuring airline stocks and triggering disruptions at Athens International Airport.

Announcements by Aegean, Sky Express significant disruptions reported in air transport, as the airspace of countries such as Israel, Iran, Iraq, parts of Syria, and Bahrain was closed for security reasons on Saturday

The new measures outline the direction of future reforms aimed at modernizing how the EU manages travel, border controls, and security.

On Friday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to U.S. threats of a potential military strike against Iran.

In the coming months, the company will issue a tender for the expansion of the passenger terminal, with project completion expected by 2032.

Greenpeace argues that money from taxing luxury air travel should be reinvested in public benefits such as cheaper public transport or affordable climate tickets.

According to travel platform Skyscanner, bookings surge dramatically on Travel Tuesday, with discounts reaching up to 60%, and some travel clubs advertising limited deals of up to 80%.

Passenger traffic in Athens and across 14 regional airports continues to climb in 2025, with a €1.3 billion expansion plan underway for Eleftherios Venizelos airport and several new investments targeting popular island hubs like Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and Kos

IndiGo will begin six weekly direct flights from India to Athens in the coming year, tapping into rising demand for travel to Greece.

Passengers departing from airports equipped with the new high-tech scanners will be allowed to carry liquids — including wine, olive oil, perfumes, and other products — in containers of up to two liters in their hand luggage.