Aegean Airlines reports a 10% rise in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2008

Aegean Airlines reports a healthy rise in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2008, carrying 1,062,202 passengers, 10% more compared to last year, on 11,601 flights. At the same time, passengers per flight rose by 4% to 92 from 88 in 2007 period.

In more detail, domestic traffic increased by 1%, despite the fact that total domestic flights were lower than last year’s, with Aegean Airlines carrying 705,483 passengers from 700,587 in 2007. International traffic rose by 35%, reaching 356,719 passengers.

Aiming at further expanding its network AEGEAN has recently announced new destinations for 2008. As of May 15 AEGEAN adds Athens-London route with two daily flights whilst as of May 2 AEGEAN initiates Athens-Tirana route with one daily flight. The company already operates Athens-Limnos route as of March 30 and is due to open Athens-Kefalonia route as of May 2, 2008.

	ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑΤΑ Α΄ ΤΡΙΜΗΝΟΥ 2008
		January - March 2008	January - March 2007	Change	Change %
	Total
	Passengers	1.062.202	965.634	96.568	10%
	Flights	11.601	10.917	684	6%
	Domestic Network
	Passengers	705.483	700.587	4.896	1%
	Flights	7.718	7.965	-247	-3%
	International Network
	Passengers	356.719	265.047	91.672	35%
	Flights	3.883	2.952	931	32%

About Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines is a full service airline, having a leading domestic position in Greece and a growing presence in international scheduled routes between Greece and destinations in Europe and neighboring countries. The company offers its passengers premium services such as a dual-class cabin configuration, in-flight catering and reserved seating, while maintaining a lean cost structure. Aegean Airlines is also a Regional Partner of Lufthansa providing access for its passengers to Lufthansa’s global network.