- Business
- Aegean Airlines S.A. (AEGN.AT) operates as Greece's largest full-service airline, providing scheduled passenger and cargo transportation on domestic and international short- and medium-haul routes; charter flights; aviation applications; aircraft technical support; and ground handling services. The company serves a network of 161 destinations, including 31 domestic and 130 international points across Europe, the Middle East, and planned intercontinental routes, primarily from main hubs at Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki's Macedonia International Airport, with secondary bases in regional Greek locations such as Rhodes, Chania, and Kalamata. Founded in 1995 with commercial operations commencing in 1999, Aegean Airlines S.A. maintains its headquarters at Building 57, Athens International Airport, Kifisia, Greece, and operates a young fleet of 81 aircraft as of the end of 2024, including Airbus A320neo family jets and ATR 72-600 turboprops through its subsidiary Olympic Air, which it acquired in 2013. A Star Alliance member since 2010, the carrier targets leisure and business travelers, emphasizing premium service recognized by Skytrax as Europe's Best Regional Airline for the 14th consecutive year in 2025. Recent developments include fleet expansion with deliveries of multiple Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft in 2025, the addition of a new ATR 72-600 via Olympic Air, and orders for two more ATR 72-600s slated for December 2026; plans to launch first long-haul routes to New Delhi and Mumbai in spring 2026 using Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft; an increased stake in Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea from 13% to 21% expected in mid-2025; and enhancements to its Miles+Bonus loyalty program aligning with network growth.