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As Southeast Europe braces for a record-breaking summer peak, Week 22 sees major aviation milestones reshape the region. From Athens Airport's triumph at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards to Air Serbia’s historic long-haul expansion and crucial terminal upgrades in the Balkans, find out how the regional aviation ecosystem is balancing massive capacity demands with operational pressure.

Greek Airport Traffic 2026 data reveals a robust 9.1% surge in Q1, signaling high investor confidence. Fraport Greece reported record profits and a reinstated €1.00 dividend, driven by an 18.3% traffic spike in regional hubs like Heraklion (HER). With Athens (ATH) outperforming EU peers by 10.8%, the sector remains a top target for infrastructure capital. Greekairports.gr provides this independent analysis for strategic market insight.