Tui, a popular holiday operator, has decided to cancel flights and vacations to Rhodes island until Tuesday. On the other hand, Ryanair has reported that its flights to and from Rhodes are operating normally and are not affected by the forest fires. In order to assist visitors who have lost their travel documents, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a help desk at Rhodes Airport, which will accept temporary travel documents issued by Greek police. The fires are primarily affecting the southeastern part of the island, while most Irish holidaymakers are in the north, where the airport and port are located. The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently in contact with Irish nationals who have been affected by the wildfires. They are advising citizens to be alert, avoid affected areas, and follow evacuation orders and instructions from emergency services and local authorities. Paul Hackett, the President of the Irish Travel Agents Association, has provided some context by explaining that the fires are in the south, in Lardos, near one of the major resort areas, Lindos. While some properties in that area have been evacuated and people are being looked after in evacuation centers, life is normal for those in other parts of the island. Hackett assures that Ryanair and Tui customers in the north have confirmed their safety. Tui is offering its customers options to cancel and get a full refund, change their holiday, or travel if the situation calms down. Tui representatives are visiting the evacuation centers to locate their customers and ensure their accommodation needs are met. Tui assured that it has a large team on the ground to support customers and is working with authorities to assist in any way possible. Passengers scheduled to travel on cancelled flights will receive full refunds, and passengers scheduled to travel on Wednesday will be given the opportunity to amend their travel plans or cancel for a refund. Tui emphasizes that the safety and well-being of their customers and staff is their priority. A woman from Co Meath shared her experience online, claiming that she traveled from Dublin to Rhodes without knowledge of the ongoing evacuation. She stated that she and others are currently housed in a school with limited facilities and lack of communication regarding their situation. However, she expressed gratitude for the help and support they received from the local people of Rhodes.
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