From 2 July 2014, Etihad Airways will increase frequency on the Abu Dhabi-Athens route from seven to 10 flights per week with the introduction of three new flights, which will provide passengers traveling to and from Athens with more choice and greater flexibility. The new flights will offer travelers the choice of two different departure times to and from Abu Dhabi.

Richard Foster, challenge hungry aviator and Chief Flying Instructor of Goodwood based South Coast Microlights flew his C42 microlight from the legendary airfield to South Africa, via Crete.