CY in Greek crossfire

CHAOS caused by a general strike in Greece yesterday affected Cyprus Airways (CY) flights to Athens.

CY spokesman Tassos Angelis said that out of the four daily flights to Athens from Larnaca, only two could be operated. “Two of the flights were cancelled,” he said referring to the 7am and 9.30am flights yesterday. Angelis said one flight managed to reach Athens before the strike began yesterday morning and the other was expected to depart late last night after the strike ended.

“All passengers were informed in advance and other arrangements were made for them,” he said.

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