Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

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Greek airspace is facing unprecedented pressure this summer, amid the extremely busy tourist season and the increase in the number of aircraft transiting the region. In a single day, Greek air traffic controllers handled over 5,000 flights, setting a new record. On July 18, 2026, 5,082 flights were handled in ATHINAI FIR/HELLAS UIR, the highest number ever recorded in a single day in the airspace under Greek control. The previous record was set …