Government officials say that the new company name will be "similar" to the old one and that even the logo will stay the same. The airline was originally founded by Aristotle Onassis to provide access to obscure areas of Greece. In 1957 he gave the airline as a gift to Greece.
These changes were originally scheduled for April of 2006, but now it looks like they'll happen sometime in 2007 ... hopefully not during the peak tourist season.
What Will the New Olympic Airlines be called?
Feeling psychic? What "similar" name do you think will be chosen? I'm betting on "Olympic Air" - no extensive repainting required, just block out the last part of the word "Airlines". Plus, if the sign painters haven't been through since before the last name change, this method also works just as well on "Olympic Airways".
What's the Effect of the Change on Your Greek Travel?
What real changes can you expect for Olympic? Some unprofitable routes may be scaled back, though it is unlikely they will be eliminated entirely. Airline employees are worried that there will be job cuts and fewer benefits for new hires. The average traveler, once they've booked their flights from possibly fewer options, will probably not notice much difference.Read more on this story from the Southeastern European Times. Looking for flights to Greece? Compare airfares to Greece here: Find Greek Airfares
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