HOLIDAY package providers are warning Brits stuck on fire-stricken Greek islands to follow the guidance of local authorities with thousands evacuated. Jet2 and easyJet have both put out statements amid the anarchy on the islands Kos and Chios as emergency services battle blazes. 5 Jet2 and easyJet have issued updates to travellers stuck on Greek islands as fires rage on Credit: AFP 5 The island of Kos burned as thousands were evacuated from hotels Credit: Reuters 5 easyJet moved to reassure tourists affected by the fires Credit: Getty Jet2holidays told customers to keep updated on the latest advice from local authorities, as well as warning about congestion at Kos Airport as travellers flee the fires.
In Kos, wildfires have raged around popular seaside town Kardamena. A Jet2holidays statement said: "The safety and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues is always our first priority and we would like to advise our customers on the island to follow the guidance of the local authorities. "Currently, our Jet2.
com flights are due to operate as scheduled today and the airport remains operational. "However, due to the situation, the airport may be congested and you may experience longer than normal wait times." Meanwhile, easyJet holidays moved to reassure customers who have already been evacuated.
The holiday operator said it had on-the-ground staff members to help tourists who had to leave their accommodation. The easyJet statement said: "We’re closely monitoring the fast-evol.