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2005: AIRPORT BREAKS «OLYMPIC RECORDS»
February 2005
Athens International Airport S.A. awards airlines for their development in 2004, in recognition of their contribution to
the airport’s overall growth of 11.5% that made Athens International Airport the 2nd fastest growing airport in Europe
for 2004. Award Ceremony takes place during the 5th Airline Marketing Workshop, organised every year by AIA.
2 June, 2005
Athens International Airport is named 2nd best airport worldwide for “Overall Passenger Satisfaction”, within the
framework of the 1st ACI Quality of Service at Airports Conference (Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, 1-2 June 2005), receiving,
for the 4th consecutive year, passengers’ high recognition for its services, and the efficiency demonstrated during a
particularly demanding period.
13 June, 2005
Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is honoured in Paris with the “Aerospace Industry Awards 2005”,
in the “Infrastructure & Environment” category within the framework of the 46th International Paris Air Show, the
biggest international industry exposition (Le Bourget, 13 – 19 June, Paris). Athens Airport is awarded for the operational
excellence demonstrated during the Olympic & Paralympic Games period in 2004.
June 2005
The dynamic presence of Athens International Airport at the 15th ACI Europe Annual Assembly, is highlighted by the Best
Airport Award presented to AIA for its performance during the Olympic Games period.
September 2005
Special three-year airline supportive scheme - Athens International Airport S.A. reduces its charges for international
cargo flights by up to 50%.
September 2005
Athens International Airport is honoured with a prestigious international distinction within the framework of the 11th
World Route Development Forum – Routes (Copenhagen, 25-27 September 2005), the biggest global annual gathering
of airports and airlines, which, in 2005 attracted a record number of 1,700 delegates from 600 airports and 300 airlines
from across the world. During the “OAG Airport Marketing Awards” ceremony, the international aviation community
announced Athens International Airport as the 2005 Winner in the 10– 25 million passenger category, for its airline
support programme and contribution in route development.
December 2005
Annual 2005 traffic breaks 2004 record levels - Important increases in incoming tourism (16% according to survey): With
passenger traffic reaching 14.3 million in 2005, Athens International Airport surpasses the 2004 “Olympic” record by
4.5%. The key driver behind the overall growth was the international sector, which outperformed 2004 by 6.5% and
surpassed 9 million passengers, which is yet another record for the airport.
2006: AIA’s 5th anniversary
29 Μarch, 2006
In 2006 AIA celebrates its 5th birthday and invites its passengers, employees and the airport community to celebrate the
airport’s 5 years of successful operation.
27 April, 2006
AIA received the 2006 Best Cargo Airport award by the Airports Council International (ACI) and “Air Cargo News”
magazine as the winner of the 100 - 500,000 metric tonnes/annum category.
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February 2005
Athens International Airport S.A. awards airlines for their development in 2004, in recognition of their contribution to
the airport’s overall growth of 11.5% that made Athens International Airport the 2nd fastest growing airport in Europe
for 2004. Award Ceremony takes place during the 5th Airline Marketing Workshop, organised every year by AIA.
2 June, 2005
Athens International Airport is named 2nd best airport worldwide for “Overall Passenger Satisfaction”, within the
framework of the 1st ACI Quality of Service at Airports Conference (Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, 1-2 June 2005), receiving,
for the 4th consecutive year, passengers’ high recognition for its services, and the efficiency demonstrated during a
particularly demanding period.
13 June, 2005
Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is honoured in Paris with the “Aerospace Industry Awards 2005”,
in the “Infrastructure & Environment” category within the framework of the 46th International Paris Air Show, the
biggest international industry exposition (Le Bourget, 13 – 19 June, Paris). Athens Airport is awarded for the operational
excellence demonstrated during the Olympic & Paralympic Games period in 2004.
June 2005
The dynamic presence of Athens International Airport at the 15th ACI Europe Annual Assembly, is highlighted by the Best
Airport Award presented to AIA for its performance during the Olympic Games period.
September 2005
Special three-year airline supportive scheme - Athens International Airport S.A. reduces its charges for international
cargo flights by up to 50%.
September 2005
Athens International Airport is honoured with a prestigious international distinction within the framework of the 11th
World Route Development Forum – Routes (Copenhagen, 25-27 September 2005), the biggest global annual gathering
of airports and airlines, which, in 2005 attracted a record number of 1,700 delegates from 600 airports and 300 airlines
from across the world. During the “OAG Airport Marketing Awards” ceremony, the international aviation community
announced Athens International Airport as the 2005 Winner in the 10– 25 million passenger category, for its airline
support programme and contribution in route development.
December 2005
Annual 2005 traffic breaks 2004 record levels - Important increases in incoming tourism (16% according to survey): With
passenger traffic reaching 14.3 million in 2005, Athens International Airport surpasses the 2004 “Olympic” record by
4.5%. The key driver behind the overall growth was the international sector, which outperformed 2004 by 6.5% and
surpassed 9 million passengers, which is yet another record for the airport.
2006: AIA’s 5th anniversary
29 Μarch, 2006
In 2006 AIA celebrates its 5th birthday and invites its passengers, employees and the airport community to celebrate the
airport’s 5 years of successful operation.
27 April, 2006
AIA received the 2006 Best Cargo Airport award by the Airports Council International (ACI) and “Air Cargo News”
magazine as the winner of the 100 - 500,000 metric tonnes/annum category.
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