Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, is the largest airline in Greece and the country's flag carrier since the demise of Olympic Airlines. As a member of the Star Alliance, Aegean operates its primary hub at Athens International Airport with secondary bases at Thessaloniki, Heraklion, and Larnaca airports. The airline's fleet consists of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, reflecting a comprehensive fleet modernization program. Aegean's cabin products include Business Class with enhanced service on European routes and Economy Class. The airline serves an extensive network across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, with a strong focus on connecting Greek island destinations with European cities during the peak summer tourism season. Miles+Bonus is the airline's loyalty program with Star Alliance earning and redemption options. Aegean Airlines acquired Olympic Air in 2012, integrating the former flag carrier's domestic and regional network. The combined operation gives Aegean dominance of the Greek domestic market, connecting Athens and Thessaloniki with dozens of island airports. Aegean has consistently been rated the best regional airline in Europe by Skytrax. Greece's position as one of Europe's most popular tourism destinations drives strong seasonal demand on Aegean's routes, with the airline expanding capacity significantly during the summer months. The carrier is publicly listed on the Athens Exchange and has maintained profitability through efficient operations and strong demand in the Greek market.