Start-up of Air Astana & Etihad Airways in Greece, inflight under the spotlight

Newrest Greece starts its collaboration with Air Astana in Heraklion of Crete

June started with an important new collaboration for Newrest Hellas and specifically for the company’s unit in Heraklion, Crete. The airline Air Astana from Kazakhstan has started on June 7th the new route from Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis.

The route will take place 3 times a week until October, with 165 passengers, to whom 3 services will be offered.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Greece, H.E. Mr. Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev was present at the ceremony that took place in Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” and commented, “This year is very special for cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. The air route will create favorable conditions for the sphere of tourism and the development of cultural exchange and people-to-people cooperation, as well as contribute to the expansion of business contacts.”

Big start-up for Etihad Airways in Greece

Etihad Airways, the 2nd largest airline in the United Arab Emirates and one of the most important in the Middle East, started its flights to Greece, for the summer period 2022.

From June 15th, it operates 5 flights per week with a capacity of 160 passengers. Newrest Greece, which counts 14 years of excellent collaboration with the airline, is responsible for the catering of the Business, Economy Class and of the company’s crews with a full hot menu. It is another good time for Newrest to show its exprtise in inflight catering services.

Etihad operates flights from Heraklion and Santorini airports to Athens, as well as the route from Athens International Airport “El Venizelos” to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Newrest is delighted to welcoming Air Astana and Etihad Ariways and wishes the companies a pleasant and productive summer!

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