Pilot s Guide to Thessaloniki

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1 Pilot s Guide to Thessaloniki November 2010

2 We re pleased to serve you We have an experienced and focused team, ready and able to provide the highest standards of service. We offer full range of aviation services for domestic and international travel. Our 24-hour operations are available to serve private and executive aircraft, as well as commercial airlines. We provide Flight Watch & monitoring to all Greek airports.

3 Directions to Thessaloniki Airport Follow the departures signs to the first floor. Stop at Entrance A for our operations office or stop at Entrance B for our crew lounge.

4 Directions to Thessaloniki Airport Go through Entrance A towards the elevator. The Thessaloniki Operations Office #29 is on the 2nd floor. Through Entrance B, on your left, is our Thessaloniki crew lounge.

5 On-site Features Fuelling JET A1 at competitive rates 24 hr camera surveillance system and security program Domestic & international handling for all aircraft types Quick turnarounds, technical, fuel stops or medical evacuation Handling & filling of ATC Flight plans Weather and NOTAM provision Civil Aviation & Airport Authorities liaison PPR s, landing, parking permissions and traffic rights Ground slot coordination for commercial, cargo ADHOC or flight series

6 On-site Features C.I.P. departing passenger lounge VIP passenger & crew assistance Assistance with customs & immigration formalities (on airport) VIP Passenger & crew transportation arrangements Passenger & crew hotel reservations and arrangements at competitive rates Security serve arrangements Limousine & car rental arrangements Major credit cards accepted for all services, handling and fuelling

7 Specialities Crew working and snooze room with TV, satellite channels, video library and magazines Gourmet coffee, tea and light refreshments for crew Well lit ramp under a 24-hr camera surveillance system Airport restaurant and coffee shops High quality VIP catering arrangements ATM machine Free high-speed Internet connections and Wi-Fi within our premises

8 Support Services Ground power unit Water and lavatory Ramp transportation from passengers and crew De-icing and preheat Air conditioning cart Wheelchair available Aircraft cleaning Oxygen and nitrogen (on request) Technical assistance (on request)

9 Things you should know about Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Macedonia. Its honorific title is Συµпρωτεύουσα (Symprotévousa), literally "co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the Συµβασιλεύουσα (Symvasilévousa) or "co-reigning" city of the Byzantine Empire, alongside Constantinople. Thessaloniki is Greece's second major economic, industrial, commercial and political centre, and a major transportation hub for the rest of south-eastern Europe. The city hosts an annual International Trade Fair, the International Thessaloniki Film Festival, and the largest bi-annual meeting of the Greek Diaspora. Thessaloniki is home to numerous notable Byzantine monuments, including the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as several Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish structures.

10 Things to see in Thessaloniki The Archaeological Museum with exhibitions from Ancient to the Hellenistic and Roman Occupation Years of the Region. The Byzantine Museum with exhibitions from the Byzantine era and treasures from the Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain of Christian Orthodox around the world. The ancient Market at Aristotelous Square. The Church of Saint Dimitrious, the Patron Saint of the city. The Yedi Kule, Byzantine Fortress at the highest point of the city, with the panoramic view of the gulf of Thermaikos.

11 Things to see in Thessaloniki The most popular trips outside of the city are to the great beaches of the Halkidiki Peninsula. For day trips there are some great destinations at approximately an hour s drive: Vergina, Pella, Dion (with archaeological interest); Kaimaktsalan, 3-5 Pigadia, Seli, Elatochori (skiing centers); Kerkini lake, Agio Oros (Mt. Athos), Olympus Mountain (for sight seeing)

12 Ready to serve your needs Can t find what you re looking for? No matter how many sectors or where you fly we will offer you our exceptional world-class service and you ll find a friendly smile at all times. Macedonia International Airport Thessaloniki, GR Greece Phone: Fax: ARINC: SKGAAXH SITA: SKGAPXH VHF: skgops@signatureflight.gr 24 hours / 7 days a week