airBaltic Connects Greece and Baltic Travellers

Grab your sunnies, dust off those flip-flops, and say goodbye to Baltic breezes—it’s time to trade them in for the sun-soaked bliss of Greek islands. airBaltic is rolling out the red carpet to paradise, whisking you closer to ouzo-fueled evenings, ancient ruins that make your Instagram jealous, and beaches so stunning they might as well come with their own deity filter.

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Athens Gets a Year-Round Baltic Buddy

Starting March 4, airBaltic is launching year-round flights between Riga and Athens with three weekly departures. That means you can trade gloomy skies for Greek sunshine any time of year. Spring in Athens? Glorious. Summer? Hotter than your grandma’s oven. Winter? Still warmer than a Latvian summer.

Seasonal Escapes: New Routes, New Adventures

If island-hopping is more your style, airBaltic has you covered with some seasonal stunners:

• Vilnius to Rhodes: Twice weekly from April to October. Because one does not simply visit Rhodes once—it’s practically Baltic tradition now.
• Riga to Mykonos: Weekly flights from June to August. Perfect for channeling your inner Instagram influencer. Pro tip: pack extra white linen.

More Flights to More Islands

Not content with just a few Greek getaways, airBaltic is doubling down on its routes from Riga to these Mediterranean hotspots:

• Rhodes
• Corfu
• Thessaloniki
• Heraklion

Basically, they’re turning Riga into the Baltic hub for Greek island bliss. If you can’t find a Greek beach to suit your vibe in this lineup, we need to have a serious talk.

Why Latvia Loves Greece (and You Should Too)

Let’s face it: Greeks have mastered the art of living. Endless sunshine, mouthwatering food, and a sea that’s bluer than Baltic Airways’ logo. Now, thanks to airBaltic, you can swap herring for tzatziki without breaking a sweat.

Tickets Are Waiting—Where’s Your Passport?

Ready to upgrade your summer plans? Tickets are already on sale. Whether you’re chasing sunsets in Santorini or plotting your escape from Baltic winters, airBaltic’s routes to Greece are here to make your travel dreams a reality.

airBaltic Connects Greece and Baltic Travellers

With airBaltic’s expanded network, your Greek getaway is just a flight away. Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes, or beyond—it’s time to trade Baltic chills for Greek thrills.

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Exciting New Routes from Delta Airlines: New Routes and Record-Breaking Schedules for 2025!

Delta Air Lines is raising the bar for travel in 2025 by introducing new routes that are sure to take you from the busy energy of Atlanta, to the easy-going Austin, and the beautiful Salt Lake City. It is now time to pack your bags because the airlines are about to bring your dreams of going places with their planes (or even more crazy fun!)

Largest Ever Schedule from Atlanta

Prepare for this, and never lose your boarding pass because Delta is going on a rollicking venture in Atlanta! Come Summer 2025, the airline is planning to introduce its largest ever flight schedule that will comprise a staggering 1.1 million weekly seats, 968 daily operating flights and great connections to an impressive 215 destinations. 

But hang on a second, there’s even better! In addition to this, you will not only be able to see a large number of the domestic flights waiting for you but it seems that Delta is on the fast track to develop its international flights as well. Be ready to fly to new cities such as Naples and Brussels and also increase the number of flights in some popular directions like: Rome, Zurich, Barcelona, Athens, Cancun, and Toronto.

Ha, it’s more like Delta International threw a global bash couldn’t help but invite all the best places in the world!

Atlanta’s Mayor, Andre Dickens, can’t hide his glee over all this expansion, saying that it only further supports the position of the city as one of the leading global business and cultural centers. Therefore, it is obvious why Delta is so crucial for the local market – because it’s a win-win; who doesn’t want more flights and fewer connections?

Highlights Exciting New Routes from Delta Airlines:

• Atlanta Takes the Crown: Largest schedule ever with 1.1 million weekly seats. That's a lot of space for your legroom complaints!
• International Additions: New flights to Naples and Brussels—because you deserve pizza and waffles!
• Mayor’s Seal of Approval: Atlanta’s growth as a cultural hub gets a boost from Delta, and we’re all for it.

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Expansions Elsewhere

Saving the best for last, wait. No, there is no Delta that has its wings intact. The carrier has also added five additional planes to the unique market of Austin, Texas, starting from March 2025. There is no more need to fly to portions of Seattle as you can now fly to Panama city, Florida under direct flight services offered every day –essentials for those hot days when the only requirement is to work on your tan!

Austin will also see a ramp up of nonstop services that will include Indianapolis, Memphis, San Francisco, and Tampa. With a jerky delight, Delta's Senior Vice President of Network Planning, Joe Esposito, is reporting that Delta’s footprint embraces Austin wholeheartedly. Their updated weather forecast for Texas is that the temperatures will increase by 20% in terms of seat capacity, which has been the case since April.

Highlights:

• Austin’s New Routes: Daily nonstop flights to Panama City, plus new services to Indianapolis, Memphis, San Francisco, and Tampa. Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure!
• Commitment to Growth: 20% increase in seat capacity since April. That’s more seats than a Texas BBQ on a Saturday night!
• Texas Takeover: Delta is expanding its reach in the Lone Star State, and we’re here for it.

International Connections from Salt Lake City

And all of you Salt Lake City folks, June 12, 2025, for warning! Delta is starting a new route to Seoul-Incheon International Airport non stop, which brings many opportunities for the users of the South Korea-United States route. You'll probably be eating kimchi and drinking soju soon enough!

Highlights:

• New Route to Seoul: Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to Seoul-Incheon starting June 12, 2025. Get ready for a cultural adventure!
• Adventure Awaits: Discover the vibrant culture, cuisine, and history of South Korea, all without the need for a layover snack.

The Delta Difference: Enhancing Global Connectivity

Delta Air Lines is on a mission to make travel as easy as pie (or pizza, since we’re feeling hungry). With its impressive expansions from Atlanta, Austin, and Salt Lake City, you’ll enjoy more options and fewer layovers—just like we all wish our lives were.

So, whether you’re itching to explore Europe, soak up the sun in Panama, or dive into the rich culture of Korea, Delta is ready to take you there, complete with a smile and maybe even a complimentary snack (we can dream, right?).

For more information about the Delta's flights visit this website.

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Ryanair Launches New Winter Routes 2024: Milan Gets More, Bergamo Gets Less, and Michael O'Leary Wants Your Surcharges Gone!

Italy’s favourite airline (and let's be honest, probably its loudest) Ryanair has big plans for winter 2024! Like a chef tossing pizza dough into the air, Ryanair is launching 10 new routes from Milan Malpensa Airport, whisking travelers off to sun-drenched Fuerteventura, the ancient ruins of Athens, the festive squares of Budapest, and… wait for it… the winter wonders of Tallinn. Yes, Estonia! So, pack your thermals and sunscreen, because Ryanair’s got you covered—Mallorca to Marrakech and everywhere in between. The 10 new winter routes from Milan Malpensa Airport are to Athens, Budapest, Paris, Fuerteventura, Krakow, Mallorca, Marrakech, Reggio Calabria, Rzeszow, and Tallinn. 

If that wasn’t enough to get you rummaging through your sock drawer for your passport, Ryanair is also parking its eighth aircraft at Milan Malpensa. This move is set to boost their traffic by 10%, meaning 4.5 million eager passengers will be zipping around the continent, experiencing new cultures and, of course, Ryanair’s infamous legroom.

Bergamo's Bye-Bye to Seats

But not all Italian airports are basking in Ryanair’s wintery glow. Over at Milan Bergamo, it’s not all spritz and sunshine. Ryanair has decided to trim down its fleet there from 24 to 20 aircraft, causing a 5% decline in seat capacity. Why, you ask? Because Ryanair is redirecting its attention to airports that are friendlier to their bottom line (hey, it’s a business, folks).

Trieste & Reggio Calabria: The New Italian Darlings

With a twinkle in his eye, Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s Group CEO, made it clear why Bergamo’s loss is Trieste and Reggio Calabria’s gain: municipal surcharges, baby! Airports in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Calabria have waved goodbye to these pesky fees, opening the floodgates to cheaper flights and more tourists—Ryanair tourists, to be specific.

O'Leary was quick to advocate for nationwide surcharge abolition, promising that if Italy ditches these charges at all its airports, Ryanair would happily throw $4 billion into the Italian economy. That’s right, 40 new aircraft, 250 new routes, and a whopping 1,500 jobs! In O’Leary’s words, "More planes, more jobs, and, of course, more of those iconic Ryanair announcements that you can barely understand over the crackle of the speaker."

Ryanair Launches New Winter Routes 2024

So, whether you're dreaming of Krakow’s medieval charm, Parisian cafes, or Reggio Calabria's southern Italian sunshine, Ryanair is making sure your winter is full of budget-friendly jet-setting. Just make sure you avoid the municipal surcharge. After all, O'Leary’s on a mission to make Italy surcharge-free, one flight at a time!

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American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025 - Get Ready for a European Adventure 

Just as you’re cozying up with pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves, American Airlines is plotting something big for your summer 2025 travel plans. Forget raking leaves; it's time to plan your escape to Europe. AA is adding five brand-new routes to its European network, and trust us, you’ll want to pack your bags for these destinations: Edinburgh, Athens, Madrid, Milan, and Rome. Yes, that means more transatlantic flights to whisk you away to dreamy places where carbs don’t count, and the architecture is older than the internet.

Castles, Pasta, and Mythology – Oh My!

Let’s break it down: say you are joining the migratory or traveling population and you are flying out of Philadelphia (PHL), you can say you are the chosen one. The journey does not end there because apart from over 80 domestic points you get to connect, there are about 17 new routes across the Atlantic among them one to Edinburgh in Scotland. Get comfortable because if its currently winter where you are, very soon travellers will be exchanging their cheesesteaks for haggis (or not) as they roam around ancient castles wondering if they are secret beings of royalty.

Going to Italy? Well, it seems like American Airlines has got you covered as it recently introduced Miami (MIA) Rome (FCO) flights and PHL Milan (MXP) flights. By 2025, expect that American will roll out Italian destinations more than you have pasta recipes, making sure that summer leaves you, pizza, art and those dreamlike landscapes that give your instagram followers the worst of FOMO.

Charlotte to Athens anyone? The new route from Charlotte to Athens will get you to Acropolis country before you can utter civilization. And having four daily services to Greece by 2025, American is going to be the airline with the most knowledge on greek mythology.

Tapas, Sun, and Siestas: Chicago to Madrid

If using Atlanta to reach Spain is not your style, then there's nothing to be worried about. The American hub (ORD) located in Chicago is joining the fray emerging from the mumbai heat with its new route to Madrid. Now you can cross the ocean and find yourself in the land of Flamenco and Sangria and Spanish siestas. Should you decide to fly out of Madrid, the American airline’s hubs will allow you to navigate around Europe, Africa and the Middle East for those who want to travel but don’t want to commit.

More Flights, More Fun

If for whatever reason summer 2025 currently lacks plans for lounging with a cocktail in a beach club somewhere in Europe, American Airlines is going all in with over 70 departures per day to more than 20 transatlantic destinations. They will also be working on popular Kosharov routes such as CPH, NAP and NCE after supporting summer 2024, because more time in the land of Danish pastries, Neapolitan Pizzas and French Riviera never hurts anyone.

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the romantics, American’s winter service to Paris from Miami is sticking around for the summer season even. “Great,” said nobody, because now you can plan that picture-perfect Eiffel Tower moment during summer as well.

Bonus: Expanding Premium Offerings to Asia

Oh, and if Europe isn’t enough for you, American is also pumping up its routes to Asia for summer 2025. Bigger planes will connect Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Japan, making sure you’ve got plenty of space to stretch out and dream about sushi as you head to Tokyo and beyond. With easy connections to over 30 destinations across Japan and East Asia, your passport is about to get a serious workout.

American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025

So, what are you waiting for? Summer 2025 is practically begging you to take a European (or Asian) adventure, and American Airlines is making sure you get there with style, convenience, and probably more than one in-flight snack.

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New International Routes added to Winter Schedule - 

Aegean Airlines’ winter schedule will be expanded with the addition of new direct flights to various international destinations from Athens and Thessaloniki, including Abu Dhabi and Gran Canaria from Athens, and Amsterdam from Thessaloniki.

Starting from October, Aegean will operate three weekly flights between Athens International Airport and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. This is the airline's second destination in the United Arab Emirates after Dubai was launched last year.

In February 2025, the carrier will fly twice a week from Athens to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria every Monday and Thursday. This service demonstrates Aegean’s preparedness for long-haul routes which could be operated with seven-and-a-half-hour flight time-capable four Airbus A321neo LR aircraft due to join the fleet in 2026-2027.

Additionally, Aegean is expanding its presence at Thessaloniki by introducing services to Amsterdam; up to three times a week flights are available from Makedonia Airport (SKG) starting October 28. Tickets for all new routes can be booked via company website or travel agencies.

New Routes & Schedule

• Athens – Abu Dhabi: Three times per week; starts October 2024.
• Athens – Gran Canaria: Twice a week; starts February 2025.
• Thessaloniki – Amsterdam: Up to three times a week; starts October 28, 2024.

New International Routes added to Winter Schedule

Fleet Expansion

Four Airbus A321neo LR aircraft are set to join Aegean Airlines’ fleet in years 2026-2027 for these longer-haul missions. The company plans up to seven-and-a-half-hour trips with these planes that would mark significant growth step in their strategy. With these new additions, Aegean aims to provide travelers with more choices and greater convenience, enhancing connectivity between Greece and key international destinations.

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United Airlines launches Athens Route

You know what? United Airlines has a whole heap of exciting news! That’s right, they have announced the opening of a seasonal transatlantic route between Chicago and Athens this May. Yes, I said Athens!

From May 17th to August 12th you can fly to the beautiful capital of Greece every single day. Not only that but they’re using Boeing 787-8s on these 5,447 mile flights. So you’ll be flying in style alright.

But wait there’s more! Norse Atlantic Airways will also now be offering flights between ATH and JFK as well as CDG (Paris) to Los Angeles. With all these new routes there are even more ways for travellers like us to see the world and create unforgettable memories.

Oh, and did I mention that United will be the second airline flying nonstop from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport? Looks like American Airlines have some competition because their seasonal service starts on May 6th!

But wait, there's more! United isn't stopping there. They've got two more seasonal services to Athens from Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. That's right, three chances to soak up that Greek sunshine!

United Airlines launches Athens Route

And hold onto your hats because United is also adding some cool routes to Alaska and Canada. They're going big with 150 daily flights to Canada from all seven of their U.S. hubs. Plus, they're shouting about their "largest schedule to Alaska in the past decade." Go big or go home, right?

From May 23rd, you can catch daily seasonal flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Stevens Anchorage International Airport (alaska). They're even revving up the engines for daily seasonal flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport from May 2nd.

But wait, there's more! United is spreading the love to Denver International Airport too. Starting from May 23rd, you can jet off to Fairbanks, Alaska, every day. And guess what? They're bringing back the year-round service between Denver and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, starting the same day. It's like a double whammy of good news!

Oh, and don't forget about those other sweet summer connections. United is rekindling the flame with Chicago O’Hare to Winnipeg and Quebec City, as well as launching a new route between Newark and Halifax on May 23rd.

And last but not least, Houston Intercontinental is back in the game with service to Ontario, California, from May. It's like the comeback tour of the century!

So, whether you're dreaming of ancient ruins in Athens, breathtaking landscapes in Alaska, or poutine in Quebec City, United Airlines has got you covered this summer. Get ready to spread your wings and explore! 

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Malta's Universal Airlines launches New Flights - 

Exciting news from Universal Air! They're spreading their wings from their home base in Malta to even more destinations, on top of their already buzzing routes from Pecs, Hungary.

So, where can you jet off to now? Well, get ready to tick off some dreamy spots from your travel bucket list:

• Athens (get ready for a weekly dose from May 6, ramping up to twice a week from May 27)
• Kerkyra (that's Corfu, for those in the know, with thrice-weekly flights starting June 1)
• Ibiza (twice-weekly parties in paradise, launching May 31)
• Palermo International (thrice-weekly jaunts starting May 1)
• Munich (twice weekly)
• Pecs, Hungary (twice weekly)

More destinations are to be added later this year. The starting price for a one-way ticket to Ibiza will be around €80. And guess what? You'll be soaring through the skies in style aboard their comfy DHC-8-Q400s.

Malta's Universal Airlines launches New Flights

Malta based CEO Simon Cook spilled the beans to the Times of Malta, sharing that despite the fierce competition, Universal Air is feeling pretty confident about their game plan. They're all about that sweet spot - not quite budget, but definitely not breaking the bank like the big legacy airlines. Simon mentioned their nifty Dash 8s, which not only keep costs down but can handle those less-traveled routes like a breeze.

Now, here's a fun fact: Universal Air isn't just about scheduled flights anymore. Nope, they're diving into the world of charters too. Starting March 26, they'll be whisking folks away from Pecs to both Malta and Munich twice a week. And get this, they're the only ones doing scheduled flights from that part of Hungary!

Speaking of planes, they've got their hands on a shiny new DHC-8-Q400, with two more on the horizon. These beauties are taking over from their older fleet, giving them that fresh new plane smell and a boost in efficiency. Simon mentioned that while their charter business was cruising along nicely, it was time for an upgrade. So, they took the leap to keep things fresh and exciting for their passengers.

And fear not, charter fans! Universal Air isn't leaving you high and dry. They're still keeping those flights coming alongside their new scheduled services.

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