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03. 10 Years of Successful Operation... and counting
2004: A YEAR OF RECORDS – OLYMPIC GAMES “ATHENS 2004”
February 2004
The Athens Airport Jet Fuel Pipeline Company S.A. (E.A.K.A.A.) announces the commencement of operations of the
External Jet Fuel Pipeline, linking the Aspropyrgos refineries to Athens International Airport directly.
February 2004
Athens International Airport experiences extremely adverse weather conditions for the second time.
Αpril 2004
Real Estate Development: The opening of the IKEA store (25,500 m2) marks the completion of the first big box project
at the Airport’s Retail Park.
5 July, 2004
EURO 2004: Arrival from Portugal! Athens International Airport welcomes the triumphant Greek National Football Team!
July, 2004
Athens International Airport in “olympic mode” - From 12 July through to 2 August, 2004, Athens Airport welcomes over
2,800 Olympic family members. Αrrivals reach their peak during the 8 - 12 August period.
12-13 Αugust, 2004
Athens International Airport welcomes 35 Heads of State, arriving in Athens for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
30 Αugust, 2004
Athens International Airport handles the Olympic Games period efficiently: AIA achieves smooth operation, efficient
handling, and high levels of service throughout the “olympic period”, highlighted by 30 August 2004, the highest peak
day, which represented the biggest challenge for Athens Airport. Analytically, the day was marked by historical records
in aircraft movements, passengers traffic, baggage handling, and punctuality:
• 856 aircraft movements
• 56 aircraft movements per hour (1 movement per 1.1 minute)
• a record in flight punctuality (85% of flights operated on time)
• 69,000 passengers / 43,361 departing passengers
• 50,000 pieces of luggage
September 2004
Athens International Airport welcomes the Paralympic Family. Throughout the end of the Games, Athens International
Airport provides excellent service and facilitation and makes the best possible contribution to the “ATHENS 2004”
Paralympic Games.
Οctober 2004
AETRA Awards - Athens International Airport is the 2nd airport in Europe / 2nd airport worldwide for the year 2003.
Νovember 2004
Athens International Airport is the first Greek company to receive the European Commission’s GreenLight Award for the
implementation of a series of preventive maintenance activities and energy efficient measures in lighting applications
thus reducing emissions related to the greenhouse effect.
December 2004
Athens International Airport S.A. announces zero increases in airport charges for 2005, together alongside new
developmental incentives packages for airlines.
December 2004
2004 – A year of records and distinctions for Athens International Airport: An 11.5% increase in passengers traffic in
comparison to 2003 (13.7 million passengers – the highest passengers traffic ever recorded in Athens until that time) and
a record in aircraft movements, reaching 191,000 movements (+12.3%). In addition, the freight volumes increased by
8.4%, reaching 119,000 tonnes.
2004: A YEAR OF RECORDS – OLYMPIC GAMES “ATHENS 2004”
February 2004
The Athens Airport Jet Fuel Pipeline Company S.A. (E.A.K.A.A.) announces the commencement of operations of the
External Jet Fuel Pipeline, linking the Aspropyrgos refineries to Athens International Airport directly.
February 2004
Athens International Airport experiences extremely adverse weather conditions for the second time.
Αpril 2004
Real Estate Development: The opening of the IKEA store (25,500 m2) marks the completion of the first big box project
at the Airport’s Retail Park.
5 July, 2004
EURO 2004: Arrival from Portugal! Athens International Airport welcomes the triumphant Greek National Football Team!
July, 2004
Athens International Airport in “olympic mode” - From 12 July through to 2 August, 2004, Athens Airport welcomes over
2,800 Olympic family members. Αrrivals reach their peak during the 8 - 12 August period.
12-13 Αugust, 2004
Athens International Airport welcomes 35 Heads of State, arriving in Athens for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
30 Αugust, 2004
Athens International Airport handles the Olympic Games period efficiently: AIA achieves smooth operation, efficient
handling, and high levels of service throughout the “olympic period”, highlighted by 30 August 2004, the highest peak
day, which represented the biggest challenge for Athens Airport. Analytically, the day was marked by historical records
in aircraft movements, passengers traffic, baggage handling, and punctuality:
• 856 aircraft movements
• 56 aircraft movements per hour (1 movement per 1.1 minute)
• a record in flight punctuality (85% of flights operated on time)
• 69,000 passengers / 43,361 departing passengers
• 50,000 pieces of luggage
September 2004
Athens International Airport welcomes the Paralympic Family. Throughout the end of the Games, Athens International
Airport provides excellent service and facilitation and makes the best possible contribution to the “ATHENS 2004”
Paralympic Games.
Οctober 2004
AETRA Awards - Athens International Airport is the 2nd airport in Europe / 2nd airport worldwide for the year 2003.
Νovember 2004
Athens International Airport is the first Greek company to receive the European Commission’s GreenLight Award for the
implementation of a series of preventive maintenance activities and energy efficient measures in lighting applications
thus reducing emissions related to the greenhouse effect.
December 2004
Athens International Airport S.A. announces zero increases in airport charges for 2005, together alongside new
developmental incentives packages for airlines.
December 2004
2004 – A year of records and distinctions for Athens International Airport: An 11.5% increase in passengers traffic in
comparison to 2003 (13.7 million passengers – the highest passengers traffic ever recorded in Athens until that time) and
a record in aircraft movements, reaching 191,000 movements (+12.3%). In addition, the freight volumes increased by
8.4%, reaching 119,000 tonnes.
