Larnaca–Brussels Route Secured Through Year-Round Public-Service Contract
British Airways Power-Outage Fallout Disrupts Vital Larnaca–Heathrow Corridor
€220 Million Runway Upgrade Begins at Paphos, Adds Biometric-Ready Immigration Hall
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Cyprus Adopts EU Tourism Agenda 2030, Pledges Greener and More Digital Visitor Economy
Cyprus has formally embraced the EU Tourism Agenda 2030, unveiling plans for eco-friendly hotels, digital visitor-management and a stronger year-round MICE offering. The move supports Cyprus’ ESG goals, boosts corporate-travel options and aligns with forthcoming Schengen border-technology requirements.
EU Green-Lights Digital Travel App—Cyprus Poised To Join Pilot When Schengen Ready
EU ministers have backed a digital travel-credential app that lets passengers pre-submit passport data. Cyprus, though not yet in Schengen, is eligible to join pilot tests once its Entry/Exit infrastructure is ready—potentially boosting border efficiency at Larnaca and Paphos while demonstrating accession readiness.
Cyprus signs Public-Service contract for year-round Larnaca–Brussels flights ahead of its 2026 EU Presidency
Cyprus’ Transport Ministry has awarded Aegean Airlines a 12-month PSO contract to operate direct Larnaca–Brussels flights from 1 December 2025, capped at €400 one-way. The service will scale between two and five weekly rotations to cover the island’s upcoming EU Council Presidency, restoring non-stop access to EU institutions for officials and business travellers.
€220 m runway-expansion breaks ground at Paphos Airport, lifting peak capacity 30 %
Construction started overnight on 27–28 November on a €220 million project that will equip Paphos Airport with rapid-exit taxiways and a larger terminal, lifting peak runway capacity by 30 %. Business travellers can expect more slots and shorter turnarounds from summer 2026, while the new immigration hall is being built Schengen-ready.
British Airways cancels Larnaca-Heathrow flights after Heathrow power outage, warns of weekend ripple effects
A power outage at Heathrow has led British Airways to cancel two more Larnaca–Heathrow rotations on 28 November, with knock-on effects likely into the weekend. Travellers face rebooking headaches and cargo delays, highlighting Cyprus’ reliance on a single London hub.
Cyprus adopts EU Tourism Agenda 2030, pledging greener, tech-enabled visitor economy
Cyprus has begun implementing the EU Tourism Agenda 2030, focusing on sustainability, digital innovation and MICE development. The policy signals new incentives and infrastructure that will benefit business travellers and relocation projects while aligning the island with EU climate goals.
Wizz Air operates charity ‘Wings of Hope’ flight from Larnaca to London, blending CSR with leisure travel
Wizz Air’s 28 November ‘Wings of Hope’ Larnaca–London flight channels part of ticket sales to Cypriot medical charities, illustrating how carriers are pairing CSR with winter capacity while providing another UK connection amid Heathrow disruptions.