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Economy seats offer a standard pitch of 30 inches (76cm) and width 18 inches (46cm).
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Airline reviews

Airline review: I’m in love with this European national carrier

It’s my favourite airline to fly in Europe and they take special care of families. It’s a national carrier Greece can be proud of.

  • by Flip Byrnes
Wendy and Stuart Rattray get a reminder of Italy while walking in Melbourne. The pair are among more than 300,000 Australian residents who visited Italy in the 12 months up to February this year.

Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.

  • by Sue Williams
Athens International Airport … time may pass slowly here.

Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces

Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to.

  • by Brian Johnston
Kos Island – an enduring legacy of health and wellness.

Why this beautiful Greek island comes with unsolicited health advice

The birthplace of “the father of modern medicine” sticks to its roots – and there’s much for travellers to learn (and potentially ignore).

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Azamara off Mykonos, Greece.

Cruising around Greece is booming like never before

Greece is a scintillatingly beautiful destination with a coast and islands made for cruising. It’s no wonder more than 1000 ships are heading there this year.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Wild, fresh, delicious: You can’t go past this 1000-year-old Greek dish

This is a pastry with an intense sense of place, a taste of the Greek countryside, and perhaps the finest of all Greece’s pastry-draped treats.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Outdoor living.

New luxury hotel opens on the Athens Riviera

The Greek Riviera is the destination of choice for this luxury resort.

  • by Julietta Jameson
The central squares of Nea Smyrini are a popular gathering spot for locals.

Beyond tourist traps and ruins: Athens’ coolest neighbourhoods

It pays to stray from the most well-worn paths in this exciting cultural city.

  • by Steve McKenna
High on a hill ... Stemnitsa.

Beyond Athens: Greece’s 10 best small towns to visit

The best way to experience everyday Greek life is by heading to less frantic, mainland towns. From coastal gateways to regional hubs, these compact locales are perfect for “doing Greece”, whether by hiking a village trail or relaxing in a plaza bar.

  • by Kate Armstrong
Acropolis now… GB Bar Athens.

Six of the best rooftop bars in Athens

No matter what happens in Athens, it’s really all about the Acropolis. And a rooftop bar – ideally at sunset ­– is where you see it at its magical best.

  • by Margaret Barca