Flight chaos in Europe as Italian air traffic control system suffers technical failure; Delays expected at Greek airports
A malfunction in Italy’s air navigation data network has forced authorities to restrict air traffic, triggering widespread delays and cancellations. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume
HCAA responds to Eurocontrol: Flight delays at “Eleftherios Venizelos” down 31.77% in June
Average delay at the Athens FIR is 2.26 minutes per flight – The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority responds to Eurocontrol data on air traffic
Athens airport passenger traffic rises 4.5% in first half of 2026
In June alone, 3.51 million passengers were transported, an increase of 1.7% compared to the same month in 2025