SKY express and Greece’s air traffic controllers have united in blaming the Civil Aviation Authority for two days of delays at Athens International Airport after late inspections of approach systems, including the Instrument Landing System.
The disruption hit arrivals and departures on 10 and 11 June, with airlines informed only one day before the checks began. The criticism focuses on timing, coordination and spare-parts constraints that forced the inspection work into the peak travel period, when traffic was already under pressure.
The episode now puts Athens’ aviation oversight and inspection planning under scrutiny, with operators likely to demand earlier notice and tighter scheduling discipline.