Wildfires Prompt Warnings from easyJet holidays and Jet2holidays on Greek Island of Kos

Wildfires have erupted on the Greek island of Kos, leading to cautionary messages from both easyJet holidays and Jet2holidays urging travelers to heed advice from local authorities in case evacuation orders are issued.

Greece‘s national press has reported over 50 wildfires within a 24-hour span, prompting Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to acknowledge a potentially hazardous summer for wildfires due to extreme weather conditions including drought and strong winds for this time of year.

The blazing wildfires on Kos come in the wake of a challenging summer last year for Greece and other Mediterranean destinations, notably Rhodes which faced severe consequences from wildfires.

easyJet holidays is closely monitoring the evolving wildfire situation in the Kardamena area of Kos, and is providing support to evacuated guests with dedicated on-ground representatives.

Customers are advised to abide by their hotel’s instructions and local authorities’ guidance, while Jet2holidays informed its customers on the island to stay updated with the local authorities’ directives amidst the ongoing wildfires.

As firefighting efforts intensify with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warns of a potentially perilous summer due to the prevailing weather conditions.

Despite the wildfires in Kos, travel operators assure that the majority of the island remains unaffected, and holidays are proceeding as planned, reassuring travelers with bookings in the coming days.

Jet2.com flights are currently scheduled to operate as normal, but travelers are cautioned about potential delays at the airport due to possible congestion caused by the wildfire situation.

Recent wildfires also impacted neighboring Turkey over the weekend, with temperatures soaring above 40C, adding to the heightened concerns over wildfires in the region.