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What began as a European phenomenon prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is now becoming a headline generator across the world. 2024 saw a wave of push-back across popular and traditional tourist destinations, ranging from grassroots protests demanding restrictions all the way up to governments imposing new regulations and introducing new tourism charges and fees.

• With Europe seeing the strongest push back against overtourism, how does the local air travel industry respond to this issue?

• Is there a role for the industry to work with local residents to ensure tourism is more sustainable and in harmony with local conditions?

• How do airlines move to rapidly meet demand for alternative markets that overtourism can produce?

The EU's motto is 'United in Diversity' and nothing is better at bringing people together than aviation. However, the competitive position of commercial aviation in Europe is under threat from layers of regulation, disharmony over sustainability and failures around the optimisation of infrastructure and attempts to tax businesses and consumers into changing their travel behaviour. This high-level panel will bring representatives from international and regional aviation bodies to discuss key topics, including:

• How the industry responds in a practical manner to challenges around decarbonization, such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, national aviation taxes and fuel mandates;
• How the industry can work with the authorities on innovation over regulation on industry pain points like air traffic management reform, airport regulation, passenger rights and sustainability policies;
• How Europe can work de-fragment its aviation market, and where consolidation in Europe goes next.

Social media, advances in booking technology and shifting consumer behaviours are coming together to fundamentally alter the way travel works - reshaping everything from how and when travel decisions are made to the industry's advertising, booking and distribution pipelines. Social media and specialist online travel communities have not only become the go to places for travel inspiration and planning, but as these platforms increasingly facilitate direct booking they are becoming embedded into the commercial landscape. This previously linear distribution journey has become fragmented and increasingly complex, creating immense retail opportunities but also leading to industry-wide changes to distribution and marketing strategies.

Athens International Airport is hosted the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition on May 8-9, 2025. From its breath-taking landmarks like the Acropolis to its vibrant culture and world-renowned cuisine, Athens provided the perfect backdrop for aviation leaders to gather, discuss critical industry shifts, and unlock new opportunities for the future.

The world of aviation changes rapidly, and the fastest moving segment is the world of start-up airlines. This expert panel will examine the ins and outs of what goes into launching a new airline. Join CAPA as we delve into a discussion on the hows and whys of getting a blank sheet airline off the ground in the world of 2025.

Pieter Elbers is a seasoned airline business leader with over 30 years of aviation experience. As CEO of IndiGo since September 2022, Pieter is building the next stage of the incredible IndiGo journey, further fulfilling its purpose of Giving wings to the nation, by connecting people and aspirations and executing the strategy of bringing IndiGo 'Towards new heights and Across new frontiers'.

Join CAPA - Centre for Aviation, the world's most trusted source for aviation intelligence, for a comprehensive snapshot of the state of commercial aviation across Europe. Featuring exclusive insights generated from CAPA's extensive data and aviation knowledge tools, this session will not only examine key performance metrics for aviation, but will examine implications for major trends in regional aviation that are shaping the industry's outlook.

Mr. Dimitris Gerogiannis was born in 1961 in Edessa, Greece. He joined AEGEAN in 1999 and has served as general manager of AEGEAN since 2001 and CEO since 2007. Before joining AEGEAN, Mr. Gerogiannis worked in the US, Germany, and Greece. From 1989 to 1997, he held various engineering positions at Daimler Benz AG, Germany. From 1997 to 1999, he served as manager for procurement and contracts at Athens International Airport. Mr. Gerogiannis holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1984) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Yale University (1989).

Traditional loyalty programs are no longer enough. This session dives deep into the values and expectations of Gen Z, revealing how airlines can create authentic connections that translate into lasting loyalty and increased revenue.