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Substantial growth in air traffic recorded in December
ATHENS. According to data published by Fraport, overall and with particular reference to Corfu Airport.
Airport closed from today for works
CORFU. Corfu Airport will be closed until 26 January, in order to complete necessary works on the runway.
Request for helicopter to be permanently stationed in Corfu
CORFU. The request is from Corfu MP Dimitris Biagis, due to the suspension of operations at Corfu Airport, because of works.
Airport terminal extension planned
CORFU. No official start date for the construction works has been announced.
Two young men arrested for car arson
CORFU. They were tracked down a few hours later at Corfu Port, as they were about to board a ferry.
Police leave port with absence of protesters
CORFU. The Crown Iris put in at Corfu because of the weather, triggering a mobilisation call and the presence of police and coast guard officers.
Open ferry boats prohibited from sailing
CORFU. Passengers wishing to travel can obtain information from Corfu Central Port Authority (26613 65200).
12.5% increase at Corfu Airport in October
CORFU. The large increase recorded was due to demand in the markets of Germany, France, and Israel.
Problems at Corfu Airport car park
CORFU. Passengers are also complaining about the closed shops after ticket control.
New radar and air traffic controllers at airport: CAA employees reaction
CORFU. Corfu MP Gikas’ announcement is full of praise. A reality check comes from the comment of the CAA employees’ president, Dimitris Roussos.
Corfu Airport closing again to carry out more work
ATHENS. Fraport announces the fourth and final (?) phase of the projects for compliance with the directives of the European Commission for air transport.
Cruise ship ΄Crown Iris΄ greeted with protest as it arrives in Corfu
CORFU. The gathered demonstrators, members of the Corfu Solidarity Initiative for Palestine, expressed their strong opposition to the ship’s docking, demonstrating their solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Car falls into sea – driver escapes unharmed
CORFU. A crane immediately arrived at the scene to retrieve the vehicle from the harbour bed.
Olympians and champions in Corfu
CORFU. They came to the island for the celebration of the European School Sport Day.
Corfu Port listed as No.1 for cruises in Greece and 19th worldwide
CORFU. The ranking, as noted in an announcement by Corfu Port Authority, was based on factors such as visitor experience, available activities, and weather conditions.
5.3% increase in passenger arrivals at Corfu Airport in August
CORFU. In terms of flight numbers, 6,565 flights landed, representing a 2.4% increase compared to August last year, when 6,414 flights were recorded.
Plane lands safely in Aktion after loud bangs were heard
CORFU. Thanks to the prompt response of the pilot and crew, the aircraft was able to land safely.
Aegean and Olympic Air flights to operate normally on Thursday, August 28
CORFU. This puts an end to the anxiety of thousands of travellers, as there had been earlier reports of a possible suspension of services, something that would have dramatically affected the flight schedule.
