Emirates to Restart Athens–New York Flights in June
Emirates on Monday announced that it will resume its daily services from Dubai to New York (Newark Liberty International Airport) via Athens from June 1. The Dubai-Athens-Newark flight will operate daily with a three-class Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates flight EK209 will depart Dubai at 10:50am, arriving in Athens at 3pm before departing again at 5:35pm and arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport at […]
JFK route is a ‘vote of confidence’ for Athens
American Airlines plans to begin a third route to the Greek capital in June. American Airlines is launching a new seasonal route to Athens (ATH) this summer, connecting Greece’s capital with New York John F Kennedy (JFK). The nonstop route is scheduled to operate daily from June 2 through Oct. 29 on board a three-class […]
Survey: Greece Among Top 3 Booking Choices for US Travelers
Greece is among the top three international destinations that American travelers are booking, according to a survey on tourism recovery in the post-coronavirus era released by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). The new findings from a survey of USTOA’s Tour Operator Active Members on post-Covid-19 plans for recovery and resumption of business, found that Italy topped the list of destinations of choice, followed […]
United States Tour Operators Association: Greece in top-3 destinations for Americans
New USTOA tour operator member survey reveals optimism for travel recovery in 2021 The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) released new findings from surveys of its tour operator Active Members about current passenger booking trends, post-pandemic recovery, and resumption of business. The surveys are a key part of USTOA’s ongoing efforts to support and […]
Delta Adds New Greece Flights In Response to Customer Requests
Now that Greece has opened its doors to Americans once again after a year of banning them from its shores, Delta Air Lines has added two routes from the United States to Greece. Delta said in an announcement that the move was taken as part of its efforts to respond to its customers’ interests in […]
American Airlines announces new route from New York to Athens
American Airlines announced new routes for next year’s summer season, including from New York to Athens. In a bid to come back from Covid-19 stronger, JetBlue Airways and American Airlines have joined forces to offer their respective customers new and expanded routes, more choice and value. American Airlines will launch international service from New York (JFK) […]
Greece’s Enticing 7% Tax Rate for Retirees
A recently introduced draft tax law in Greece states that foreign retirees who shift their tax residency to Greece will pay a flat tax rate of 7% for ten years. They expect the parliament to table the law this year. Foreign retirees will be subject to this taxation practice for all of their foreign incomes […]
Retire In Greece: The Definitive Guide For Expats
Introduction Where to retire is often a very important and difficult decision. Some retire in their own country, while others look for somewhere else to retire. When choosing where to retire, there are often many variables to consider, you want your retirement country to have specific benefits so you can enjoy the payoff from your […]
Ryanair unveils 74 new Greek routes
Ryanair has announced its largest Greek summer flight schedule, which is expected to help boost the country’s tourism sector. “As vaccination rollout programmes continue in the coming months, air traffic is set to soar and we are delighted to announce the biggest ever Greek summer schedule with a total of 218 routes, including 74 new and over 550 […]
What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Greece?
Standards of healthcare in Greece are generally high: it is on a level with most other European countries in terms of the procedures offered at both public and private institutions, and the number of specialists working in the country.However, the level of care you receive can differ depending on where you are based, and the […]