Athens Airport rides out the economic storm

The Greek economy is the subject of international attention as attempts are made to restore the stability that might prevent 'contagion' of the debt crisis and its spreading to Portugal, Ireland, even Spain and Italy, potentially threatening the Euro itself. At the same time, the airport assets of Hochtief, a partial owner of Athens Airport, are up for sale. In the circumstances one might expect that Athens Airport would be seeing a slowdown in traffic, apart from EU and IMF entourages. But what is the true story? CAPA asked Athens Airport's management to comment.