Aegean Airlines kind of appeared out of nowhere. The company was launched in 1987 and originally provided only domestic services connecting the many Greek islands to the mainland. Aegean Airlines brought to relief to the travelling public, which had previously had to rely on the somewhat sketchy services of Olympic Airways.
Business Class
LHR-ATH –
A 321
October 2012
ATH-BER –
A 321
June 2022
ZRH-ATH –
A 321 NEO
September 2023
ATH-TIA –
A 321 NEO
September 2023
Gradually, Aegean Airlines expanded its portfolio and its service to include international destinations. Throughout its impressive expansion, the airline has successfully tried to maintain its service at a high standard.
Today, the airline is a member of the ubiquitous STAR Alliance. Its main rival, Olympic Airways ceased to operate back in 2009, making Aegean Airlines Greek’s de facto flag carrier.