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In response to the recent wildfires in Greece, Crete Airlines is working diligently to bring people home from affected areas as quickly as possible. A red alert has been issued for Crete, while evacuation flights are being arranged for Rhodes, where approximately 750 Irish tourists are currently vacationing. Holidaymakers who have been forced to evacuate their hotels have shared stories of sleeping on floors in schools, airports, and sports centers. Crete, a popular destination, is now under an “extreme” fire warning.
Despite the situation, other airlines such as Ryanair are still operating flights for tourists who wish to travel to Rhodes. Tui, on the other hand, has canceled all outbound flights to Rhodes until Friday, July 28, as well as flights for customers booked to stay in affected hotels until Sunday, July 30. Tui has reassured customers that they will receive full refunds for these cancellations.
Approximately 20,000 people, many of whom are tourists, are being evacuated from the Greek island as wildfires move towards the coastal resort towns from the mountains. An Irish couple, Ken Hannigan (62) and Ann Hannigan (57), find themselves stranded on Rhodes and have been sleeping on the floor of a classroom in a local school with 10 other people. The temperatures have exceeded 37C, making conditions extremely uncomfortable. Despite the circumstances, the Hannigans feel fortunate to be safe and have their belongings with them.
Due to the escalating fire risk, Greek authorities have upgraded the warning level for Crete to the highest level. Several other areas in Greece, including Athens, the Peloponnese, Karpathos, Kalymnos, and Kos, have also been put on notice for a “very high fire risk.” Furthermore, temperatures in Rhodes are expected to reach as high as 40C in the next few days, as Greece faces an unprecedented heatwave. The EU’s civil protection agency has dispatched firefighters and planes from multiple countries to assist with combating the fires.
Climate experts have warned that such extreme temperatures in the Mediterranean are likely to occur more frequently in the coming years due to the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities, which contributes to the heating of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Tui has been actively supporting customers affected by the wildfires in Rhodes. The company has arranged dedicated flights to bring customers back to the UK safely, and onward journeys have been organized for those returning to Ireland. Tui has representatives in all evacuation centers and is working to bring more people home from affected areas as soon as possible. They urge customers to follow the advice of local authorities and stay in touch with their teams.
Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has stated that a refund would be the appropriate response for those wanting to cancel their holidays to the affected Greek regions. He advises citizens to listen to the advice of Greek authorities and assures that his department is increasing its capacity to reach Irish citizens affected by the wildfires. He urges people to contact their tour operators, follow authorities’ instructions, and evacuate promptly when asked.
Overall, the safety and well-being of customers and teams remain Tui’s top priority. They have canceled outbound flights to Rhodes and impacted hotels, offering full refunds to affected customers. For those traveling to areas unaffected by the fires, Tui is providing fee-free amendments or options for cancelations with full refunds. The company is still operating empty outbound flights to bring customers home from other parts of Rhodes and is working diligently to assist those in affected areas.
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