Passenger demand across Mediterranean markets remained strong, while airport operators continued balancing growth ambitions against operational pressure, infrastructure constraints and intensifying regional competition. ... As the region moves deeper into the summer season, aviation across Greece and the Balkans remains shaped by a delicate balance of growth, operational pressure and strategic competition — where regional connectivity, tourism, and aviation strategy continue

American Airlines has launched a new direct summer route connecting Athens (ATH) to its largest global hub in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). This addition expands the airline's peak summer schedule to five daily flights from Greece, increasing its overall flight offerings by 25% compared to last season.