Olympus

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IATA Code : OL
ICAO Code : OLY
Callsign : OLYMPUS


Olympus is the flag carrier of Greece and the largest Greek airline by fleet size, number of passengers carried and total number if international destinations served. It operates International and domestic flights from its main hubs, Athens International Airport (AIA), Thessaloniki International Airport and Larnaca International Airport. Olympus is a full-service carrier, serving a great variety of In - Flight services on all International and some Domestic flights. 

History


Olympus was founded on November 8th 1986 as Olympus Hellenic Airways S.A and started commercial operations on January 1st 1987 with two brand new Boeing 737-300s. The first commercial flights were Athens - Thessaloniki and Athens - Larnaca. 

In the end of the first year of operations, Olympus announced it had a profit margin of 36.42%, while demand for International and Domestic Air Travel, mainly from Athens,  was rising and the country's overall tourism was booming. In April 1988, Olympus leased 3 737-300s to help expand its operations. The new 737-300s started flights to Rome, Munich, Budapest, Heraklion and Corfu. By the end of 1997, the airline's fleet consisted of 13 Boeing 737-300s.

In October 1998, Olympus made the switch and ordered a total of 20 Airbus A320-200s. The order consisted of 12 owned and 8 leased A320s. The new aircraft family was going to replace the 737-300s by the end of 2006 and modernise the airline's fleet. Deliveries of the A320-200s started in February 2000. As of July 2017, Olympus' fleet consisted of 53 aircraft from the A320 family. 

In 2014, during the Farnoborough Air Show, Olympus made a major announcement regarding its future. The airline ordered 40 aircraft from the A320neo family as well as 21 aircraft from the A350 family. As of today, this order still marks the largest investment ever made by the Olympus Group as well as one of the largest ones during Greece's financial crisis. Deliveries for the A320neo aircraft began in May 2018 while the A350 ones are set to begin in late June of the same year. 


Livery

Unlike any other greek airline, Olympus used for its logo the deer with which it tried to promote Greece as a year-round destination which not only offers beautiful islands and crystal clear waters, but also high mountains, high altitude rivers and lakes, and even skiing resorts which can provide unforgettable experiences. Also, Olympus uses the deer to promote the preservation of the environment. The airline has made big donations which aim the return of the deer to its natural habitat, and especially in the Mountain Range of Olympus.

Olympus' first livery was used from 1987 until 2001, when the Ellinikon Airport was shut down and replaced by the new Athens International Airport ( AIA ).


The first livery painted in a Boeing 737-300                                                                                                                     The first livery painted in one of the first A320-200s delivered to Olympus in early 2000
 




To mark the end of an era and the begining of a new one, Olympus completely changed its livery design in 2001, while keeping the colours and the concept relatively the same

Finally, a few months after the 2014 Farnoborough Air Show, Olympus showcased a revamped livery on an Airbus A321neo. This livery is being used until today.

Hubs

• Athens "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport
  
• Thessaloniki Makedonia International Airport
  
• Larnaca International Airport
  

Focus Cities

• Heraklion International Airport
  
• Rhodes International Airport 
  
• Corfu International Airport 
  

Fleet

As of August 4th 2018 the Olympus fleet consists of:                                
                                   In Service              On order

Airbus A320-200            10                          0

Airbus A320neo              11                         20

Airbus A321neo              15                          0            

Airbus A340-500             2                           0

Airbus A350-900            11                         12

Airbus A350-1000           4                          26           

Bombardier/                      6                           0
Airbus A220-100

Bombardier/                     13                          0
Airbus A220-300

Short Haul Fleet

Airbus A320 : The A320-200 is configured in a 150 Economy Class and 12 Business Class cabin. They fly European and Middle Eastern Routes. Middle Eastern routes operated by the A320-200 will change to A320neos. To be phased out by 2022.

Airbus A320neo : The A320neos operate in a 155 Economy Class and 14 Business Class cabin. They operate along with the A320 and A321neo in European and Middle Eastern destinations. The A320neos include an  A I R S P A C E  by Airbus interior featuring LED mood lighting, larger overhead bins and more spacious restrooms. The A320neos include a 13" personal HD display, offering On-demand entertainment (movies, TV shows, music and games) on all Flights exceeding the flight time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. 

Airbus A321neo : The A321neo operates in a 170 Economy Class and 20 Business Class cabin and flies mainly in heavy demand, Longer Range European and Middle Eastern routes. It includes the same  A I R S P A C E  by Airbus cabin interior as the A320neo. All A321neos offer free In-Flight Wi-Fi and include a 13" personal HD display which come with a great variety of movies, TV series, games and songs.

Bombardier CS100 & CS300 : The CS100 fllies domestic routes in a 100 Economy and 15 Domestic Business class cabin, while the CS300 flies International routes mainly from the hubs of Thessaloniki and Larnaca in a 124 Economy Class and 12 Business Class cabin. The CS100 and CS300 have the largest windows, largest overhead bins and one of the quietest cabins in their class. They have overhead screens installed which give the passengers information about their flight as well as promotional short films about Greece's hidden beauties. 

Long Haul Fleet

Airbus A340-500 : The Airbus A340-500 operates Ultra Long Haul flights, mainly to Australia. The two A340-500s operated by Olympus fly in a very comfortable 217 Economy, 29 Premium Economy and 42 Business Class cabin. All Economy and Premium Economy seats have a HD 15" and 20" respectively TV which provides the latest movies, TV shows, music hits and games to make sure you're not going to feel bored during your 18+ hour flight. In Business Class, the seat includes a 23" HD+ display. The A340-500 includes free In-Flight Wi-Fi, mobile services and LED mood lighting to fight jet lag. 

Airbus A350-900 : The latest addition in the Olympus fleet, the A350, is a state-of-the-art model serving Long-Haul flights to Asia, Africa, Australia and the US. The A350-900 has an  A I R S P A C E  by Airbus interior featuring a 243 Economy, 32 Premium Economy and 31 Business Class cabin. Like all our Long Range planes, the A350-900 includes LED mood lighting, free of charge Wireless Internet and personal TVs. In the A350-900, the personal TVs in Economy have a size of 14", in Premium Economy 18", while in Business Class, the personal displays have 23" width and HD+ quality, the same displays as in the A340-500.

Airbus A350-1000 : The A350-1000 is Olympus' flagship airliner. It operates next to the A350-900 in heavier demand flights to Asia and the US. The A350-1000 comes with the exact same cabin product as the A350-900, while the seating configuration is slightly more dense, including 42 Business, 38 Premium Economy and 252 Economy class seats. 


Cabin Classes, Products & Services

Aeolus

Aeolus is the Business Class product offered on our Long - Haul aircraft. It comes in a 1-2-1 layout. Aeolus includes a seat which has a 180 degree recline can be transformed to a 2.1 meters (aprox. 6.9 feet) flat bed, a 23" HD+ display featuring On-Demand entetainment and holding space of up to 110 L (closet included). A modern light is placed in the front right of the seat, while secondary lights are positioned next to the seat's headrest and inside the holding spaces. Aeolus also includes two semi-universal 110V AC power ports and two USB ports. In terms of In flight service, Aeolus passengers get a free blanket, pillow and JBL noise-cancelling headphones. A second pillow and/or blanket can be handed free of charge upon request. A complimentary amenity kit is handed to all Aeolus passengers while a various à la carte menu is available. There are three - four main course choices, depending on the flight. Free Wi-Fi is also included.

Aether

Aether is the Premium Economy class seat featured on Long Haul airplanes only. It comes in a 2-3-2 layout. Aether seats have a 130 degree recline and they provide 2 inches of extra seat width and 3 inches of extra seat recline compared to a standard Economy class seat on Long Haul aircraft. These seats also provide adjustable headrests, legrests and one semi-universal 110V AC power outlet. A HD personal screen is included (size varies on each aircraft family). Free Wi-Fi is available. As in Aeolus, Aether passengers are provided with a blanket, a pillow and the same JBL headphones. An à la carte menu is available. It includes all Economy's and two of Aeolus' meal choices. 


Aeolus and Aether passengers are welcomed with a hot towel and welcome beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included). 


Economy Long-Haul


Economy Class on our Long-Range aircraft comes with a 18"-wide seat with 105 degree recline on a 3-3-3 layout. Adjustable headrests are available, while all seats have their own semi-universal 110V AC power outlet. A HD personal screen is included and free Wi-Fi is available. As in our premium seats, Economy Class passengers on our Long-Haul flights will find a blanket, a pillow and earbuds upon their arrival on their seat. On most flights, Economy Class passengers will have the option to choose between two main course meals. 


European Business
 
Business Class on short-Haul routes comes with the same seat as in Economy, in a 3-3 layout, but the middle seat is blocked off. On flights exceeding one hour and twenty-five minutes, business class passengers have the ability to choose from an à la carte menu that includes two main course choices. On flights lower than 1:25 hours, Business Class passengers have the ability to choose from a great variaty of sweet and salty snacks. On all flights, Business Class passengers are welcomed with a welcome drink and a hot towel. A 13" screen is available on the A320neo family on all flights. 

European Economy

European Economy class is configured on a 3-3 layout (CS100s & CS300s on a 2-3 layout). All flights exceeding 1:25 flight hours give Economy Class passengers access to a variety of On Demand movies, TV shows, games and music and a full meal (depending on time of day). On flights lower that 1:25, Economy Class passengers only have access to the aircraft's cameras and flight tracker and on a selection between a sweet or a salty snack. 

Domestic Business

Available only on our Bombardier CS100, Domestic Business includes the standard Economy Seat on a 2-2 layout (the left row has the middle seat blocked). Welcome beverages are available and a selection of sweet and salty snacks is available. 

Domestic Economy

As in European Economy below 1:25 hours of flight time, all Economy Class passengers flying domestic can choose between a sweet or a salty snack. 


Since most domestic flights are operated by our CSeries aircraft, all passengers on board get information about their flight as well as promotional short films about Greece from the overhead screens. 





Route Map

Short Haul Network

Long Haul Network

Domestic Network

Network from secondary Hubs