Archive for May, 2007

Beware-Connecting Flights from Athens

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

Here is one good reason not to fly back to Athens on the same day as your international flight….. missing a connecting flight to the US or any other destination because of a late connection could be a disaster!! Stormy weather hits Greece Violent storms throughout Saturday disrupted air and sea transport around Greece and […]

Greek commuters to face serious transport problems Tues due to 24 union strike

Monday, May 14th, 2007

ATHENS (Thomson Financial) – The Greek commuting public will face serious transport problems tomorrow due to the 24 hour nation wide strike called by the General Confederation of Workers (GSEE) and the Civil Servants Union (ADEDY), which may potentially grind the whole country to a halt. The general strike was called by the unions to […]

May Day Strikes in Athens Affect Olympic Airlines

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

May Day strike to disrupt Olympic Airlines flights, Athens Athens, April. 30(AP): Olympic Airlines is cancelling dozens of domestic and international flights because of a 24-hour May Day strike by transport workers on Tuesday. Disruption is also expected on public transport in Athens. The state-run carrier said 42 flights have been canceled, including nine international […]