What happened in Greek airspace
The disruption began when a technical failure hit the radio‑frequency systems used by Greece’s air traffic control, forcing airports across the country to suspend arrivals and departures for several hours on Sunday.
Tracking data from platforms such as Flightradar24 showed Greek skies unusually empty, with Athens departures facing average delays of around 104 minutes and arrivals delayed by about 40 minutes at the height of the problem.
Real‑time tracking and current status
By Sunday evening, flights in and out of Greece had started to resume, although Aegean Airlines and other carriers warned that reduced airspace capacity would continue to cause delays and cancellations while backlogs are cleared.
Live tracking sites still show some knock‑on delays around Athens and other Greek airports, so UAE passengers are advised to monitor their specific flight on airline websites and flight‑status portals before heading to the airport.
