Athens Airport opens a bridge to the U.S. West Coast as Alaska Airlines operates the longest flight in its history
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Key context: <p>A record for Alaska Airlines with an Athens connection and a 6,197-mile, 12-hour flight. The U.S. market is expanding at Greece’s largest airport</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/21/athens-airport-opens-a-bridge-to-the-u-s-west-coast-as-alaska-airlines-operates-the-longest-flight-in-its-history/">Athens Airport opens a bridge to the U.S. West Coast as Alaska Airlines operates the longest flight in its history</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
A record for Alaska Airlines with an Athens connection and a 6,197-mile, 12-hour flight. The U.S. market is expanding at Greece’s largest airport The post Athens Airport opens a bridge to the U.S. West Coast as Alaska Airlines operates the longest flight in its history appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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