2022 was the year European aviation weathered the storm, with the year closing on 9.3 million flights: 3.1 million more than last year, even if still 1.8 million fewer than 2019. That represents a solid 83% of 2019 traffic, achieved despite the Omicron spike at the start of the year, and the invasion of Ukraine […]
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Traffic has this year bounced back, despite the initial set back of Omicron, and the profound shock caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the unfolding economic and energy crisis in Europe. By the start of summer 2022, traffic across the network, and within Europe, had recovered to around 80-90% of 2019 […]
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The total number of flights to and from Greece this year will return to about half of the levels of 2019, while in 2022 it will approach 70%, according to the latest data published by Eurocontrol. • Total flights lost since 1 March 2020: 350,000 flights • Current flight status: 1020 daily flights or -47% vs […]
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EUROCONTROL has issued a new set of Traffic Scenarios for the period up to June 2021. Air traffic throughout Europe is expected to be approximately 64% down in January 2021 compared to January 2019 and the situation is quickly deteriorating. In response to the latest waves of COVID and risks associated with new variants, many […]
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EUROCONTROL has released a new forecast looking at the possible evolution of air traffic in Europe over the coming 5 years. In the most optimistic scenario, traffic is forecast to return to 2019 levels by 2024. However, in the second scenario (most likely), 2024 traffic would only be at 92% of the 2019 figure. In […]
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EUROCONTROL has revised downwards its Draft Traffic Scenarios up to February 2021. Under its new “Current Status Scenario”, the total number of flights expected in Europe is anticipated to be 55% lower than in 2019, a drop of 6 million fewer flights, or a further 1 million reduction in European flights than previously anticipated. “We’re […]
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Air ticket prices increased at a low two-digit rate in 2023, compared to 2022, above the rate of inflation, and despite the fact that aircraft fuel prices in 2023 were on average 20% lower than in 2022. In particular, according to the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, Eurocontrol, air ticket prices increased […]
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Ryanair Holdings reported a strong half-year profit of €2.18bn, compared to a prior year H1 PAT of €1.37bn, thanks to a strong Easter in Q1, record summer traffic and higher fares which offset significantly higher fuel costs in the half year. H1 highlights: • Traffic grew 11% to 105.4m (95% load factor). • Rev. per […]
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European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), which monitors Europe’s tourism recovery, macroeconomic developments and other major factors having an […]
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– Dynamic organic growth, strengthening the greenest fleet in Greece with AIRBUS A321neo aircrafts, international distinctions and ever expanding global network At an event jointly organized by Athens International Airport, SKY express welcomed 2023 with the cutting of the traditional Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Cake) and presented the key figures that SKY express achieved during […]
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