Airport
Ordeal for young patient, 13, to get to Athens Children΄s Hospital
CORFU. The local Ekkinisi party condemns the hours-long delay in transferring the young boy, whose life was in danger, to the Athens hospital.
Bookings to date give cause for optimism for upcoming tourist season
CORFU. International arrivals at Corfu Airport begin on 26 March.
Corfu Airport closing tonight for reconstruction work
CORFU. During the periods 10-24 January and 8-22 February there will be no flights - only helicopter ambulance flights will be able to take off and land at the airport if necessary.
Quick stopover in Corfu for Greek PM on way to Albania
CORFU. Kyriakos Mitsotakis boarded one of the two Chinook helicopters that are taking the Greek delegation to South Albania, where the PM will meet with the Greek diaspora.
Statement from Fraport regarding temporary closure of Corfu Airport
CORFU. "The repair work and overhaul of the runway is absolutely necessary".
Fraport issues another NOTAM about Corfu Airport΄s closure from 8 to 22 February
CORFU. Although the resurfacing work on the runway is considered necessary, there is concern about Corfu΄s possible isolation.
MP Dimitris Biangis΄ letter to Fraport regarding Corfu Airport closure
CORFU. "Will there be cooperation with the responsible state bodies in order to cover the needs of the 120,000 permanent residents?"
Corfu Airport to close for two weeks in January for runway resurfacing
CORFU. The closure will cause problems for those travelling at that time.
Corfu Airport ranks top amongst Fraport Greek airports
CORFU. The airport stood up well to this year΄s pressures and is optimistic about next year - Capacity problems - Runway reconstruction to be carried out.
Early morning fog in Corfu again causes problems for flight arrivals
CORFU. There will be flight updates as soon as the fog dissipates enough for aircraft to land and take off.
Thick fog at Corfu Airport this morning creates problems for arriving flights
CORFU. Corfu woke up to thick fog this morning, even in the streets of Corfu Town.
Trade Association: The donated ambulance should stay in Corfu
CORFU. The Association is demanding that all the MPs in the region, the regional and local authorities and all other bodies take a stand.
"New investment of over €30m for Corfu Airport" says Corfu MP
CORFU. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas met with Corfu Airport Director Spyros Kostouros.
Another record month for Corfu Airport
CORFU. It is estimated that the total number of international passengers this year will reach 1.6m.
Corfu tourism going well in September
CORFU. It is thought that next year will be difficult due to the expected recession throughout Europe.
Record-breaking number of international arrivals in August
CORFU. 2,398 international commercial flights in August.
Ten arrests at Ionian Islands airports
CORFU. Foreign nationals attempting to travel abroad illegally were arrested at Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia airports.
Tourist season in full swing in August
CORFU. 773 international flight arrivals in just the first 10 days of August. Corfu will be full of visitors for St. Spyridon΄s Day on 11 August.
