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February 2002
An innovative service at Athens International Airport: The “Children’s Creative Entertainment Area” (has welcomed
approximately 40,000 young passengers to-date).
June 2002
Among the best airports in the world: For the year 2001, Athens International Airport was ranked 2nd in Europe and 3rd
in the world – already from its first year of operation – for “Overall Passenger Satisfaction (IATA Global Monitor Survey
/ airport size category up to 15 million passengers).
July 2002
“Eleftherios Venizelos at Athens International Airport” – Opening of a permanent exhibition dedicated to the great
Greek statesman at the Main Terminal.
September 2002
The largest annual route development meeting, the 8th World Route Development Forum “ROUTES, Athens 2002”, is
organised - for the first time in Greece – hosted and sponsored by Athens International Airport S.A. – Airport Marketing
Awards: Athens International Airport awarded in the 5-15 million passenger category for the year 2001. In addition, AIA
receives a special merit award in recognition of the success of its marketing team, for overcoming serious challenges since
airport opening in March 2001.
December 2002
Innovative technology services: Athens International Airport launches its Wireless Internet Zone (WIZ), becoming the
first public hot-spot in Greece.
2003: 1st AIRPORT WORLDWIDE
February 2003
Opening of the “Environmental Information Centre” in the Main Terminal.
29 Μarch, 2003
Turkish Airlines high-jacking incident ends well at Athens International Airport.
June 2003
Best Airport award: Passengers rank Athens International Airport as the best airport worldwide in its category for the
year 2002 (IATA “Global Airport Monitor” / airport size category under 15 million passengers p.a.).
June 2003
IATA Eagle Award 2003: In recognition of AIA’s contribution to the industry and the support it provided to its airline partners,
IATA presents Athens International Airport S.A. with the honorary distinction for its airline support programme.
June 2003
Financial results 2002: With pre-tax profit rising to € 14.3 million in 2002, Athens International Airport is a profitable
airport already from its 2nd year of operation.
June 2003
Opening of the “Airport Museum” (Exhibition of Archaeological Findings from the Airport Area), by the Greek Ministers
of Transport and Culture, E. Venizelos and Chr. Verelis.
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An innovative service at Athens International Airport: The “Children’s Creative Entertainment Area” (has welcomed
approximately 40,000 young passengers to-date).
June 2002
Among the best airports in the world: For the year 2001, Athens International Airport was ranked 2nd in Europe and 3rd
in the world – already from its first year of operation – for “Overall Passenger Satisfaction (IATA Global Monitor Survey
/ airport size category up to 15 million passengers).
July 2002
“Eleftherios Venizelos at Athens International Airport” – Opening of a permanent exhibition dedicated to the great
Greek statesman at the Main Terminal.
September 2002
The largest annual route development meeting, the 8th World Route Development Forum “ROUTES, Athens 2002”, is
organised - for the first time in Greece – hosted and sponsored by Athens International Airport S.A. – Airport Marketing
Awards: Athens International Airport awarded in the 5-15 million passenger category for the year 2001. In addition, AIA
receives a special merit award in recognition of the success of its marketing team, for overcoming serious challenges since
airport opening in March 2001.
December 2002
Innovative technology services: Athens International Airport launches its Wireless Internet Zone (WIZ), becoming the
first public hot-spot in Greece.
2003: 1st AIRPORT WORLDWIDE
February 2003
Opening of the “Environmental Information Centre” in the Main Terminal.
29 Μarch, 2003
Turkish Airlines high-jacking incident ends well at Athens International Airport.
June 2003
Best Airport award: Passengers rank Athens International Airport as the best airport worldwide in its category for the
year 2002 (IATA “Global Airport Monitor” / airport size category under 15 million passengers p.a.).
June 2003
IATA Eagle Award 2003: In recognition of AIA’s contribution to the industry and the support it provided to its airline partners,
IATA presents Athens International Airport S.A. with the honorary distinction for its airline support programme.
June 2003
Financial results 2002: With pre-tax profit rising to € 14.3 million in 2002, Athens International Airport is a profitable
airport already from its 2nd year of operation.
June 2003
Opening of the “Airport Museum” (Exhibition of Archaeological Findings from the Airport Area), by the Greek Ministers
of Transport and Culture, E. Venizelos and Chr. Verelis.
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