Holiday firm Jet2 has cancelled all flights to Rhodes as wildfires rage out of control on the Greek island where 2,000 people have been evacuated.
Flames rise during a forest fire on the Greek island of Rhodes. Photo: Argyris Mantikos/Eurokinissi via AP.
A spokesperson for Jet2 said:"We have cancelled all flights and holidays that are due to depart to Rhodes today . We will be contacting affected customers to update them, and to let them know that they will be provided with a full refund and the opportunity to rebook. Tourists being evacuated during a forest fire on the island of Rhodes on Saturday. Photo: Rhodes.Rodos via AP.
A firefighting helicopter flies over a beach during a forest fire on the Greek island of Rhodes. Photo: Argyris Mantikos/Eurokinissi via AP.
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