Greece has long been a favorite vacation spot for we althy Russians. Getting a visa there is quite easy, the flight will be short. A wonderful climate is accompanied by many historical and cultural attractions. Equally important is the European standard of service and accommodation. And if you have already acquired a Schengen visa to Greece, solved the dilemma “the mainland of the country or the island”, have chosen a resort and a hotel where you will stay, it would not hurt to think about purchasing air tickets.
Which carrier to choose? You can, of course, support domestic airlines with your hard-earned money. Aeroflot operates year-round flights to Athens. And in summer, UTair, Pegasus, S7 and others fly to the islands. But Greek Airlines will help you plunge into the atmosphere of the Mediterranean Hellas right at the Russian airport. In this country, there are a number of companies that carry out air transportation of passengers. We will take a closer look at one of them here. That's what it's called - Aegean Airlines ("Aegean Airlines").
Greece Air Carriers Overview
There are quite a few airlines in this small country. Competition forces them to improve the quality of passenger service all the time. Greek airlines in the struggle for the client constantly update the aircraft fleet, conduct a flexible system of discounts, lure with favorable rates. The undisputed leader among carriers is Aegean Airlines. It carries out flights to fifty-two countries of the world and on the territory of its state, including the islands of Greece. Another major carrier is Aelian Airlines based in Athens. From the capital of Greece, it operates charter flights to Europe and the Middle East. Between the countries of the former CIS and Greece, the company "Ellinair" maintains air traffic. Greek Airlines "Astra" reviews call it a convenient way to get to Thessaloniki from Moscow (Domodedovo), Astrakhan, Arkhangelsk, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg and other Russian cities. Sky Express delivers vacationers to the fabulous island of Crete.
Aegean Airlines
As you can see, the choice is quite large. Our list has not yet included small airlines that connect the islands and the mainland of Greece. As for the major carrier Aegean Airlines, this company was formed in 1999. Different airlines prioritize a certain direction in service. For some it is a service on board, for others it is flight safety, for others it is transportation benefitsluggage, etc. Greek airlines Aegean Airlines combine all the positive qualities of other carrier companies. The emphasis is on flight safety. But for this, the company purchases the newest, most modern and at the same time tried and tested liners. Their salons are roomy and very comfortable. The company pays a lot of attention to the professionalism of its staff. And this applies not only to pilots, but also to technical staff and stewards.
Airplane Fleet
Greek airlines Aegean Airlines has put passenger safety at the forefront. And this means that obsolete, worn-out liners are not used in flights in principle. Aegean Airlines has the youngest air fleet not only among Greek carriers, but throughout Southern Europe and the Balkans. The company's management is closely following the novelties in the market. Now it has fifty-eight ultra-modern liners at its disposal. Comfortable airbuses A320 and A321 fly from Russia to Greece for one hundred sixty-eight and one hundred ninety-five seats, respectively. These salons are very comfortable, with wide armchairs and normal aisles. The seat backs recline, but do not interfere with other passengers. Tablets are given on long-distance liners, streaming video is shown on medium-range ones. The luggage racks for carry-on luggage are very roomy.
Where do the carrier's liners fly?
Greek airlines cover all of Europe and the Middle East with a dense network of flights. Passengers value Aegean Airlines also for the fact that with their help you can get anywhere in Greece. Even if the plane to Athens is delayed, transit passengers traveling to Alexandroupolis, Heraklion, Kerkyra, Kavala, Kos, Mytilini, Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Thira, Samos, Chania or Chios will be escorted to the flight by company employees. With the help of Aegean Airlines you can travel all over Europe. Liners of this company fly to Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Budapest, Munich, Milan, Sofia, Rome and other cities. Egypt (Cairo, Alexandria), South Africa (Johannesburg) and the Middle East (Tel Aviv, Beirut, Abu Dhabi, etc.) will also become closer.
Reviews
Many travelers praise Greek Airlines aircraft. Reviews claim that they are new, safe, and their salons are clean and comfortable. A lot of praise was also given to the meals on board. One natural coffee from the machine is worth something. And they make several types of drinks, including cappuccino, by order of the client. You can choose from a menu of two dishes. Moreover, you are interested in whether to serve everything at once or in receptions, as in a restaurant. The flight attendants are very nice and helpful. Those who are chilly are given blankets. Pillows are provided for passengers on night flights.
