Cyprus General Strike to Disrupt More Than 50 Flights at Larnaca & Paphos
Christodoulides & Macron Reaffirm Fast-Track for Cyprus’ Schengen Accession
U.S.–Cyprus Strategic Dialogue Sets 2026 Visa-Waiver Target
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Thursday General Strike to Disrupt 50+ Flights at Larnaca and Paphos
A three-hour general strike on 12 February will ground or delay more than 50 flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports, disrupting travel for roughly 15,000 passengers. Business travellers should expect cascading delays and re-schedule meetings or route via alternative hubs.
Historic Kazakhstan–Cyprus Direct Flights to Launch in June
Air Astana will start twice-weekly services from both Astana and Almaty to Larnaca in June 2026, giving Cyprus its first direct link to Central Asia. The route boosts tourism diversification and eases business travel for Kazakh investors and Cyprus-based companies.
Cyprus Airports Break February Record with 535,000 Passengers
Passenger throughput at Larnaca and Paphos topped 535,000 in February 2026, an all-time high for the month and an 8 % rise year-on-year. The growth signals strong off-season demand and could tighten seat availability and raise fares for corporate travellers.