Ryanair resumes flights from Greece after four-month grounding – ZAWYA

Ryanair resumes flights from Greece after four-month grounding – ZAWYA

Ryanair resumes flights from Greece after four-month grounding | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeBusinessArticleRyanair resumes flights from Greece after four-month grounding Greece reopened its regional airports to international travellers on Wednesday    ATHENS - Low cost carrier Ryanair resumed flights from Athens after a near four-month grounding due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, it said on Thursday.A flight from Athens to Rome's Ciampino airport marked the first of Ryanair's summer schedule for Athens on June 24. The airline started operating its full schedule on July 1 across 30 routes to destinations including Bologna and Berlin.Greece reopened its regional airports to international travellers on Wednesday, pinning its hopes on a recovery in tourism after a three-month lockdown.The country has managed to contain coronavirus infections to 3,409 since its first case in February but its economy is expected to contract by 8% this year, hurt by a slump in tourism.(Reporting by George Georgiopoulos; Editing by Elaine Hardcastle) (([email protected]; +30210 337 6437; Reuters Messaging: [email protected])) Most Read Stock Market DataDubai FM 2,061.49205,690,501(-0.14% )Abu Dhabi SE 4,311.72140,274,515(0.62% )Saudi SE 7,312.24211,101,243(0.81% )Egypt SE 10,764.590(0.13% )Most Active Stocks MoreOur Privacy Statement & Cookie PolicyThis website uses cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer