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Prosecution Investigation into Greek Airport Blackout – Flight Delays and Cancellations

Published January 5, 2026, 10:03
Prosecution Investigation into Greek Airport Blackout – Flight Delays and Cancellations

The Prosecution has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation into the serious blackout that affected Greek airspace on Sunday, January 4th, causing flight delays and cancellations. The problem with the radio frequencies of the Athens FIR resulted in a reduction in flight capacity and the inability of departures from many airports. The relevant services activated emergency safety procedures to manage the situation. Airports are now operating normally, while airlines, such as Aegean, are rescheduling cancelled flights and trying to support passengers.