*Translated by Sara Pasino
MALPENSA – Now it’s official: from October 26 the new generation Greek airline SKY express will open a new direct flight from Malpensa to Athens with the modern and sustainable Airbus A320neo at very competitive rates. Five weekly flights are scheduled. «A new option, reliable and cheap, on the Milan-Athens route» is presented by Valis Kranakis of SKY express.
The new route
Greece’s greenest fleet and one of the most sustainable in Europe spreads its wings towards Milan, the metropolis of style and opera. Responding to high passenger demand, SKY express strengthens its presence in the Italian market with new direct flights from Milan Malpensa International Airport to Athens International Airport that will be operated five times a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The new route expands passenger choices, while creating new opportunities for interaction between the two popular destinations for business, study or tourism. Passengers can choose between different types of fares to make their flight experience unique: SKY joy, SKY joy+, SKY enjoy. In addition, during the flight passengers will enjoy free service and the opportunity to try the premium brand products of SKY Drinks & Bites, improving the flight experience with unique and quality flavours. With the opening of Milan in its international network, SKY express makes Italy the first European country to operate two destinations throughout the year.
The objectives of SKY express
«In Italy, a year ago, we created a bridge that revives the tourism and the economy sectors,» says Vasilis Krasanakis, Network Planning & Pricing Manager of SKY express. «Our decision is confirmed by the dynamic answer of the passengers. Remaining faithful to our vision of flying higher and higher every year, SKY express further strengthens its presence on the Italian market, launching the direct connection Milan – Athens, now offering a new, reliable and cheap option to travellers».
SEA welcomes SKY express
«We welcome SKY express, a new carrier that with its investment in our airport further expands the connectivity offer of Malpensa,» says Andrea Tucci, Vice President Aviation Business Development of SEA Aeroporti di Milano. «With the new connections to Athens it satisfies the traffic demand oriented to the European cities that, just like Milan, attract the most dynamic and curious tourists that are looking for an all inclusive experience when travelling. SKY express, in addition to its connection, brings in dowry a capillary net of flights on the Greek islands, improving, starting from this autumn, the quality of the connections and offering to our market the possibility to know a Mediterranean taste, perfumes and colours different from those we are used to in summer».