AEGEAN Airlines appoints Michalis Kouveliotis as its new CEO, marking the end of a two-decade leadership period. Dimitris Gerogiannis remains as an adviser, overseeing the airline’s Technical Base and Training Center during the transition. The move follows a structured management handover within the Greek carrier.
Aegean Airlines SA names **Michalis Kouveliotis** as its new **Chief Executive Officer**. The appointment follows an internal announcement by the airline, marking a leadership transition. Kouveliotis assumes the role to guide Aegean’s operational and strategic direction.
Aegean Airlines introduces a direct route between Athens and Damascus, set to begin in December 2026. The airline also expands its network to North Africa with new seasonal flights. These additions target winter travel demand, though specific destinations and frequencies remain unspecified.
Aegean Airlines begins **2-weekly flights between Athens and Rotterdam** using A320neo aircraft, with no direct competitors on this 2,175 km route. The service starts on **Thursday, 3 September 2026**, operating Thursdays and Sundays. The airline, a member of Star Alliance, now connects the two cities without prior competition.
