In a letter dated 30 October, the Chios Shipping Club seeks to defer airport works requiring a complete shutdown until 1 September 2027. Its letter describes a planned closure running from 15 November 2026 to 15 March 2027.
The club supports upgrading the airport but wants preparation time and dependable alternative transport. This is a request submitted to the authorities, rather than confirmation that construction has been postponed or that additional ferry services have been approved.