AEGEAN Airlines reached a new milestone in July, carrying a record 2.011 million passengers in a single month for the first time in its history.
The achievement comes despite a challenging operating environment for the aviation sector. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to limit the airline’s ability to fully serve destinations in the region, while jet fuel prices have remained at elevated levels over the past five months.
Passenger growth was evenly distributed across AEGEAN’s domestic and international networks, with both recording a 5.3% year-on-year increase. The airline carried 886,000 passengers on its domestic network, operating 66 routes to 32 destinations, while 1.125 million passengers traveled on its international network, which included 154 routes serving 108 destinations in 43 countries.
For a third consecutive year, AEGEAN’s expanded network of direct regional connections has played a key role in meeting peak summer demand from both Greek travelers and international visitors. The airline now operates 38 routes linking 24 destinations outside Athens, including direct services from Thessaloniki, Heraklion and Rhodes to smaller domestic destinations. The initiative significantly reduces travel times between regional locations and supports the broader distribution of tourism benefits across Greece, strengthening the appeal of smaller destinations.
Deputy CEO Michalis Kouveliotis thanked passengers for their continued trust and loyalty, as well as AEGEAN employees for their commitment and dedication. He said the airline’s growth momentum would continue with the delivery of seven additional Airbus A321neo aircraft during 2026, despite higher operating costs driven by geopolitical developments and persistent air traffic management constraints across Europe, particularly in Greece.
