The C-130 carrying 91 Greek citizens landed shortly after 19:30 on Thursday (5/3) in Elefsina. The first to disembark from the aircraft was a woman with a small girl, while everyone thanked those responsible for their return to the country.

“I want to express my thanks and gratitude to the ambassador in Dubai. As soon as we contacted the embassy, I was impressed because he personally called us back at home. I truly feel grateful for the humanity he showed and how quickly he responded to our request. A big thank-you to the ambassador,” said a relative of one of the repatriated passengers.

Stelios Karagrigoriou was in Elefsina to welcome his son and daughter-in-law:
“I’m waiting for my son and my daughter-in-law. It was a great ordeal. For five or six days we didn’t sleep because we were anxious. I want to say a big thank-you to the Air Force that sent the C-130. I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through this—it was difficult. During the five days the kids were away, we didn’t sleep; our minds were constantly there.”