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Air traffic hits a record high in Europe this summer, particularly across the Balkans

The European organisation responsible for the safety of air navigation, Eurocontrol, reported an average of 35,959 flights per day, 2.4% higher than last year

Athens airport delays spiral into hour-long waits as travellers face growing chaos

Eurocontrol figures show Greece among Europe's worst for flight delays, up 63% on last year, as air traffic control recently handled a record 5,082 flights on 18 July and swore in 45 new controllers

Airport chaos: the 2,700 flights a day and the reasons behind the delays

The explosive rise in air traffic, the bottleneck of arrivals and departures during peak hours and the European Union's strict entry-exit checks are exposing staff shortages, capacity problems and technical shortcomings

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

“Alarm” over fuel shortages at European airports ahead of summer

The Airports Council International Europe is urging the European Commission to take immediate measures to ensure adequate fuel supplies ahead of increased summer travel demand

Chaos at Heraklion Airport: Flight cancellations and stranded passengers due to African dust

Dozens of passengers remain stranded inside the airport, with heavy congestion in waiting areas and service points – watch video

Additional AEGEAN flight cancellations to and from Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia

The airline announced new route cancellations to Middle Eastern destinations due to the situation in the region

What would happen if drones flew over Greek airports? The state apparatus is “training” for hybrid threats and illegal flights

Under the coordination of the General Secretariat for National Security, military personnel, scientists, elected officials, civil servants, private-sector representatives, and citizens are being trained and “networked” to respond to geopolitical crises

“Digital noise” from outdated technology caused chaos in the Athens FIR – What the committee’s findings say

According to the report, the existing Voice Communications system of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the critical telecommunications infrastructure supporting it are based on outdated technology that is no longer supported by the manufacturer – Criticism over cooperation between the HCAA and OTE

Flight bound for Samos returns to Athens due to strong winds

The decision to return to “Eleftherios Venizelos” was taken for safety reasons, as strong winds and reduced visibility made landing on the island impossible

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