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About Aegean Airline

A Quick Overview of Aegean air

Aegean Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Greece and it is the largest airline total number of destinations served (153), by total number of passengers carried and by its fleet size. Aegean Airlines is also a Star Alliance member from the past 9 years and operates charter and scheduled services to a number of Greek, European, African and Middle Eastern destinations. The main hubs of this airlines are Athens International Airport, Larnaca International Airport (Cyprus) and Thessaloniki Airport - while its head office is located in Kifisia, Athens.

In 2012, Aegean Airlines acquired Olympic Air and since 2013 both carriers are operating under separate brands.

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Main centers of Aegean Airline

The main hubs of this airlines are Athens International Airport, Larnaca International Airport (Cyprus) and Thessaloniki Airport - while its head office is located in Kifisia, Athens.

Awards received by Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines has won a number of awards over the years as stated proudly on their website:

  • In 2000, The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) awarded Aegean the Airline of the Year 2000/01 Bronze Award.
  • AEGEAN received the ERA Gold Award Airline of the Year 2004/2005.
  • Third-time winner of the ERA silver award for 2005/6.
  • AEGEAN received three awards from Athens International Airport as the fastest-growing airline for Western Europe and as the overall fastest-growing airline operating at AIA in 2004.
  • 4th ERA award: AEGEAN once again received the Airline of the Year 2006/7 Silver Award.
  • AEGEAN received the gold award for the highest increase in passenger numbers in 2005 and for the highest percentage passenger growth in the domestic market.
  • Athens International Airport Gold Award in 2006.
  • AEGEAN was awarded by Athens International Airport as the airline with the highest passenger volumes increase at "Eleftherios Venizelos" Airport in 2006 and for the highest percentage passenger growth in the domestic market.
  • AEGEAN was named the "Airline of the Year 2008/09" Gold Award winner by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).
  • AEGEAN was awarded by Athens International Airport (during the 12th Airline Marketing Workshop) as passengers' favorite airline for 2011
  • AEGEAN also received an honorary award from Brussels Airport for the on-time performance of its flights for 2012 as a short-haul airline, with a rate of 90.4%.
  • The Fast Travel Green Award was awarded to AEGEAN and Olympic Air by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the use of technologies that improve passenger experience in 2015.
  • The "Up and coming / Program of the year" award for the geographic region of Europe-Africa was awarded to AEGEAN's Miles+Bonusprogramme by Freddie Awards 2015.
  • AEGEAN has just received the Fast Travel Gold Award from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its innovative and flexible solutions to simplify and speed up the passenger experience in 2017.
  • AEGEAN was voted for the award the "Best Cabin Crew in Southern Europe for 2018" at the Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2018.

Code-Sharing &Programmes

Aegean Airlines has codesharing agreement with the following airlines:

  • Air Canada
  • Air Serbia
  • airBaltic
  • Brussels Airlines
  • Bulgaria Air
  • EgyptAir
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Etihad Airways
  • Gulf Air
  • Hainan Airlines
  • LOT Polish Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Olympic Air
  • S7 Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Swiss International Air Lines
  • TAP Air Portugal
  • TAROM
  • Turkish Airlines

Additionally, Aegean Airlines has a commercial agreement with Trenitalia.

Aegean Airlines and its subsidiary, Olympic Air have a frequent flyer program called "Miles+Bonus". The previous name for this programme was "Miles&bonus". It currently offers Blue, Silver and Gold tiers with different benefits to customers:

Benefits

Blue

Silver

Gold

Miles accrual: Aegean, Olympic Air, Star Alliance, non-air partners

Yes

Yes

Yes

Miles redemption: Aegean, Olympic Air, Star Alliance, non-air partners

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tier Miles purchase

Yes

Yes

Yes

Award Miles purchase

Yes

Yes

Yes

Extra Award Miles on Aegean & Olympic Air flights

 

10%

20%

New parent? Keep your tier for one year!

 

Yes

Yes

Dedicated call center line

 

 

Yes

Preselection of Standard seats free of charge

 

 

Yes

50% discount for Up Front seats

 

 

Yes

Guaranteed booking on Aegean & Olympic Air flights

 

 

Yes

Seat upgrade on Aegean & Olympic Air flights *

 

2

4

1 extra piece of baggage on Aegean & Olympic Air flights

 

 

Yes

Access to all Aegean Club Lounges *

 

4

Yes

Access to Passport and Security Control Fast Track (where available)

 

 

Yes

Personalized luggage tag

 

Yes

Yes

Free parking at Athens International Airport *

 

 

2

Valet parking at Athens International Airport *

 

 

1

Together

 

Yes

Yes

Happy Miles

Yes

Yes

Yes

Privileges and offers from our partners

Yes

Yes

Yes

Consistent recognition of your status throughout the entire Star Alliance network

 

Yes

Yes

Priority check-in on any Star Alliance member airline

 

 

Yes

Extra baggage allowance on Star Alliance member airlines

 

 

Yes

Gold Track (Priority Security & Immigration)

 

 

Yes

Access to more than 1.000 Star Alliance Lounges worldwide

 

 

Yes

Priority boarding on any Star Alliance member airline

 

 

Yes

Priority baggage handling on any Star Alliance member airline

 

 

Yes

Priority reservations Waitlist on any Star Alliance member airline

 

Yes

Yes

Priority airport standby on Star Alliance member airlines

 

Yes

Yes

Additionally, Aegean Airlines offers "Happy Miles" and "Together" benefits. The former allows customers to spend up to 30% fewer miles on specific flights throughout the Olympic Air and Aegean Air network. The latter allows the Silver and Gold members to activate a Together account and add up to 5 friends or family members regardless of their tiers.

Aegean Airlines Highlights& Flight Classes

FLIGHT CLASSES

Economy Class

There are two fare categories in Economy Class: GoLight and Flex.

GoLight offers cheaper prices and is best for passengers traveling for one or few days. It features:

  • 1 hand bag of 8 kg.
  • Fare charges starting at 35 EUR for domestic flights, 40 EUR for short international flights and up to 50 EUR for longer international flights.
  • Miles+Bonus mileage accrual.
  • Ticket are not refundable.
  • 33% discount for children in specific fares.

Flex is great for travelers who may have to change their plans and tickets without having to pay booking fee. It features:

  • 1 hand bag of 8 kg.
  • 1 bag of 23 kg.
  • Unlimited ticket changes.
  • Miles+Bonus mileage accrual.
  • Refundable ticket in case of cancellation.
  • 33% discount for children in specific fares.

The services and features of Economy Class include:

Domestic Network

  • Extensive network of conveniently located multiple airports
  • Hang luggage up to 8kg
  • Checked bag up to 23 kg (Flex)
  • Complimentary drinks and snacks
  • Specially designed leather seating in a 3-3 configuration
  • Thin leather seats with extra leg room (30 inches)
  • Miles+Bonus award miles
  • Web check-in and seat selection 46 hours before flight departure.

International Network

  • Extensive network of airports
  • Hand luggage up to 8kg
  • Checked baggage up to 23kg (flex)
  • Complimentary refreshments and drinks
  • "Discover Greek Cuisine" hot meals
  • Specially designed leather seating in a 3-3 configuration
  • Thin leather seats with extra leg room (30 inches)
  • Miles+Bonus award miles
  • Kid's activity packs
  • Possibility to change the ticket at a fee
  • Shop on Board Service
  • In-flight entertainment
  • Web check-in and seat selection 46 hours before flight departure.

Business Class

Aegean Airlines offers Business class for more comfort and quality service. It offers:

  • 2 hand bags up to 8kg and 5kg
  • 2 bags up to 32kg
  • Miles+Bonus mileage accrual
  • Unlimited ticket changes
  • 33% discount for children's tickets
  • Special check-in counters
  • Priority baggage pick up
  • Seat selection

Other features and services of Business Class include:

Domestic Network

  • Access to Business class lounges
  • Leather seating in 3-3 configuration with an empty middle seat offering extra space
  • Welcome drinks
  • Complimentary Greek and international newspapers
  • Warm towel service
  • Complimentary tea, coffee with a choice of espresso or cappuccino
  • Cold snack and meal
  • Complimentary selection of soft drinks

International Network

  • Separate check-in desks
  • Up to two 32kg luggage pieces
  • Seat selection
  • Access to Business class lounges
  • Leather seating in 3-3 configuration with empty middle seat for extra space
  • Welcome drink
  • Complimentary Greek and international newspapers
  • Warm towel service
  • Complimentary tea, coffee with a choice of espresso or cappuccino
  • Cold entrée offering and a hot meal of choice along with dessert from "Gastronomics" - an all-inclusive flavor experience by Greek Chefs.
  • Prioritybaggage handling
  • Web check-in 48 hours prior to departure.
  • Shop on Board Service

Children flying Aegean Airlines can get special meals and activity kits that include coloring pencils, book and memory card game. Infants are welcomes with Aegean Junior Pilot pacifier clip, BabyCare baby wipes and Baby on Board car sticker.

Airline Information

IATA Code
A3
ICAO Code
AEE
Callsign
AEGEAN
Founded
1987 (as Aegean Aviation)
Commenced operations
28 May 1999
Hubs
Athens International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Focus cities
Chania International Airport
Rhodes International Airport
Heraklion International Airport
Kalamata International Airport
Frequent-flyer program
Miles+Bonus
Alliance
Star Alliance
Subsidiaries
Olympic Air
Fleet size
49
Destinations
153
Company slogan
For everything "distant" you want to bring near
Traded as
Athex: AEGN
LSE: 0OHY
Headquarters
Kifisia, Attica, Greece
Key people
EftychiosVassilakis (Vice president)
DimitriosGerogiannis (CEO)
Employees
2,703 (2018)
Website
aegeanair.com

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