Sky Express freezes Easter fares
Sky Express rolled out an Easter fare‑freeze across Europe to let travelers lock prices and avoid peak seasonal spikes — a move framed as easing price pressure during the holiday rush (travelandtourworld.com). The change is pitched as a simple way to budget for short European getaways this Easter (travelandtourworld.com).
SKY express’s Easter deal requires bookings by March 31, 2026 and applies to travel between April 3 and April 20, 2026, with customers eligible to receive a voucher of up to €50 for a future international flight and a free handbag plus personal item on every fare. (skyexpress.gr) Company management said the pricing stance is underpinned by a strong 2025 financial close and continuing momentum into the first quarter of 2026, allowing SKY express to absorb some cost pressure rather than immediately passing it to passengers. (news.gtp.gr) GTP’s reporting notes crude oil rose from roughly $70 to $110 per barrel and jet fuel jumped from about $800 to $1,700 per ton in recent weeks, and SKY express highlighted that its fleet—equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines—cuts fuel burn by up to 15%, helping offset the spike. (news.gtp.gr) By contrast, Aegean Airlines has moved to raise ticket prices for new bookings by about 7–8% as it responds to the same jet-fuel surge, while reporting it had pre-purchased roughly 60% of its monthly fuel needs through hedging. (greekcitytimes.com) SKY express has expanded rapidly: the carrier joined IATA in May 2025, was named “Airline of the Year” by the European Regions Airline Association in November 2025, and in late 2025 added direct services including Athens–Hamburg, Athens–Lisbon and Athens–Lyon as part of broader network growth. (skyexpress.gr) Current listings on SKY express’s Easter deals page show sample round-trip prices such as Athens–Heraklion from €72 (21–26 April 2026) and Athens–Rhodes from €82 (12–21 April 2026), illustrating the headline fares consumers can still book. (skyexpress.gr)
