Airport

Plane΄s tyre bursts just before takeoff
CORFU. The tyre of a private plane burst just as it was about to take off.

Fraport completes reconstruction of 14 Greek regional airports including Corfu
CORFU. After less than 4 years Fraport Greece delivers 14 redeveloped airports providing new services, greater comfort, and more amenities.

Water salute for new Sky Express Airbus
CORFU. Corfu Airport welcomed the new Sky Express aeroplane with a water salute.

Aegean Airlines to open new base in Corfu with direct connections to European destinations
CORFU. The Airline recognises the attraction and potential of Corfu as one of the best loved Greek destinations.

Drop of over 70% in arrivals and departures at Corfu Airport for year to date
CORFU. UK and Germany remain at the top of the list.

Two foreign nationals arrested at Corfu and Cephalonia Airports with fake passports
CORFU. Two foreign nationals were arrested at Corfu and Cephalonia Airports for trying to board international flights illegally.

Two arrests at Corfu Airport and one at each of Cephalonia and Zakynthos Airports
CORFU. Four foreign nationals were arrested at Corfu, Cephalonia and Zakynthos Airports for attempting to travel to European countries illegally.

Two arrests in Corfu and one in Cephalonia for fake passports
CORFU. Three people were arrested at Corfu and Cephalonia Airports for attempting to travel to Euroepan countries with fake travel documents.

5 arrests at Corfu Airport for fake documents
CORFU. In 3 separate instances over the weekend 5 foreign nationals attempted to board international flights at Corfu Airport with fake documents.

12 arrests for fake travel documents at Corfu and Cephalonia Airports
CORFU. 12 foreign nationals were arrested at Corfu and Cephalonia Airports at the weekend when their passports were checked.

50% decrease in August international arrivals at Corfu Airport compared to last year
CORFU. Fraport reports a 50% drop in international arrivals at Corfu Airport - reflecting the level of economic activity this year.

Man with international arrest warrant against him arrested at Corfu
CORFU. A foreign national was arrested at Corfu Airport on Saturday 29 August. There was an arrest warrant against him for drug trafficking from Qatar authorities.

Emergency landing at Corfu Airport
CORFU. The control tower at Corfu Airport received a request for an emergency landing from a Jet2 flight on Wednesday night.

Tourist coach owners: "The airport, port and Municipality don΄t care"
CORFU. There was a broad-ranging discussion at the meeting called by the Tourist Coach Owners Association on Thursday 20 August with the participation of a large number of commercial and tourist bodies.

Firefighter at Corfu Airport tests positive for Covid
CORFU. A firefighter stationed at Corfu Airport has tested positive for coronavirus.

Corfu: Steady increase in airport arrivals - dramatic drop in port arrivals
CORFU. There is no sign at Corfu and Igoumenitsa Ports that this is the August 15 weekend.

77% decrease in July arrivals at Corfu Airport compared to last year
CORFU. Confirmation of the situation with tourism from the Fraport statistics for July 2020.

Hotel employees protest at airport
CORFU. Corfu hotel employees protested at the airport this morning, Friday 31st, about their job insecurity.