Two British passengers became aggressive toward crew and other travelers, refused instructions, and disrupted a flight from Manchester to Rhodes, prompting an emergency landing in Thessaloniki
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for three years, after refusing crew instructions and behaving aggressively toward passengers and staff on a flight from Newcastle to Heraklion
A technical problem kept 183 passengers inside a Boeing 737 for about five hours before 25 chose to leave. Police intervened after shouting, a fainting incident and a panic attack at Chania Airport
Strong winds and the short runway at Skiathos Airport prompted a charter flight captain to leave passengers’ baggage behind and have it transported on a later flight
A 52-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being knocked down by powerful airflow from an aircraft taking off, days after the most recent report highlighted the risks of the popular plane-spotting practice
More than a million passengers passed through the island's airport in June, with Britain remaining the dominant overseas market and arrivals spread across an increasingly broad mix of European countries
Performance-based navigation project aims to modernize air traffic management, improve efficiency and strengthen compliance with EU aviation standards at 31 airports
Flights to and from Greece were temporarily halted, while only aircraft already airborne were being handled under contingency procedures.
Large farmer protests on Crete escalated into clashes with police, leading to the shutdown of Heraklion Airport and disruptions near Chania Airport, as demonstrators attempted to block access to both facilities
Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs
Heavy rain and strong winds caused flight cancellations, delays, and road closures on the Ionian islands, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded
Following standard emergency protocols, ground crews quickly responded to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself
The 24 Greek airports managed by HCAA handled 4.49 million passengers between Jan. and June 2025, a 7.5% increase.
The Civil Aviation Authority announced that total passengers recorded at all airports in Greece exceeded 76.24 million over the first 11-month period of the year