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03. 10 Years of Successful Operation... and counting
24 May, 2006
Αthens International Airport is the first airport internationally to provide triple play services through WiMax, the most
sophisticated technology for long distance, high bandwidth wireless communication.
13 June, 2006
On occasion of the 5-year anniversary of Athens International Airport and the 10-year anniversary since the establishment
of the Airport Company, the Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe was
held in Greece for the first time.
4 October, 2006
For the second consecutive year, Athens International Airport’s airline-partners reward the airport with the OAG Airport
Marketing Award, in the 10 – 25 million passenger category, at the 12th World Route Development Forum – “ROUTES
2006” in Dubai, for its airline developmental programme.
December 2006
AIA enters the “family” of the biggest European airports, exceeding 15 million passengers in 2006.
2007: A year of high achievements
21-24 May, 2007
The Champions League period was more than an operationally demanding project. The thousands of jovial football fans
who arrived at the airport offered moments of joy and athletic spirit. The Champions League Final, between Liverpool and
Milan that took place on Wednesday, 23 May 2007, offered soaring adrenaline levels and increased passenger numbers.
Some more outstanding facts and figures:
25% more passengers was handled in one day, breaking AIA’s previous record. This extra traffic did not influence the
movement of the 200,000 scheduled flight passengers.
October 2007
Airport employees supported their fellow citizens who suffered from the impact of the devastating summer fires that hit
a large part of the Peloponnese via personal contributions – also supported by AIA’s management. Athens International
Airport S.A. also contributed 1 million Euros to the Special Fund of the Greek State.
October 2007
For the third consecutive year, Athens International Airport’s airline-partners rewarded the airport with the 1st OAG
Airport Marketing Award 2007 at the 13th World Route Development Forum – “ROUTES 2007” in Stockholm. Praised for
“maintaining its Olympic sparkle”, AIA was rewarded for its airline developmental programme.
December 2007
A record year! 16.5 million – more than 200,000 flights, a remarkable 10% rate of growth, the highest annual volume achieved.
2008: Continuing multifaceted activities
16-18 February, 2008
Athens International Airport experiences snow for the 4th time.
March 2008
Αthens International Airport welcomes the first issue of its official “2board” magazine.
March 2008
Athens International Airport was honoured with the ‘’Golden Sun’’ first prize during the Superbrands award ceremony,
which took place at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis) on 31st March. Athens International also received the
special prize for ‘’Travel Services’’.
24 May, 2006
Αthens International Airport is the first airport internationally to provide triple play services through WiMax, the most
sophisticated technology for long distance, high bandwidth wireless communication.
13 June, 2006
On occasion of the 5-year anniversary of Athens International Airport and the 10-year anniversary since the establishment
of the Airport Company, the Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe was
held in Greece for the first time.
4 October, 2006
For the second consecutive year, Athens International Airport’s airline-partners reward the airport with the OAG Airport
Marketing Award, in the 10 – 25 million passenger category, at the 12th World Route Development Forum – “ROUTES
2006” in Dubai, for its airline developmental programme.
December 2006
AIA enters the “family” of the biggest European airports, exceeding 15 million passengers in 2006.
2007: A year of high achievements
21-24 May, 2007
The Champions League period was more than an operationally demanding project. The thousands of jovial football fans
who arrived at the airport offered moments of joy and athletic spirit. The Champions League Final, between Liverpool and
Milan that took place on Wednesday, 23 May 2007, offered soaring adrenaline levels and increased passenger numbers.
Some more outstanding facts and figures:
25% more passengers was handled in one day, breaking AIA’s previous record. This extra traffic did not influence the
movement of the 200,000 scheduled flight passengers.
October 2007
Airport employees supported their fellow citizens who suffered from the impact of the devastating summer fires that hit
a large part of the Peloponnese via personal contributions – also supported by AIA’s management. Athens International
Airport S.A. also contributed 1 million Euros to the Special Fund of the Greek State.
October 2007
For the third consecutive year, Athens International Airport’s airline-partners rewarded the airport with the 1st OAG
Airport Marketing Award 2007 at the 13th World Route Development Forum – “ROUTES 2007” in Stockholm. Praised for
“maintaining its Olympic sparkle”, AIA was rewarded for its airline developmental programme.
December 2007
A record year! 16.5 million – more than 200,000 flights, a remarkable 10% rate of growth, the highest annual volume achieved.
2008: Continuing multifaceted activities
16-18 February, 2008
Athens International Airport experiences snow for the 4th time.
March 2008
Αthens International Airport welcomes the first issue of its official “2board” magazine.
March 2008
Athens International Airport was honoured with the ‘’Golden Sun’’ first prize during the Superbrands award ceremony,
which took place at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis) on 31st March. Athens International also received the
special prize for ‘’Travel Services’’.
