Ryanair has said that its flights to and from Rhodes are currently "operating as normal", despite the wildfires in Greece that are seeing thousands of holidaymakers being evacuated off the island.

Other airlines haven't taken the same approach. TUI has cancelled flights until at least Tuesday, and while it hasn't cancelled flights on Wednesday it is giving holidaymakers the option to rebook or cancel for a refund, both free of charge.

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Meanwhile easyJet and Jet2 have been operating repatriation flights for customers, to help evacuate thousands of Brits who are currently stranded on the island.

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In fact, Jet2 this morning (Monday) announced it would be adding three extra repatriation flights to/from Rhodes to help those who are currently stuck.

Ryanair however says that its schedule is "unaffected by the forest fires" and therefore will operate as normal.

An updated statement on the budget carrier's website reads: "Ryanair flights to/from Rhodes and Corfu are currently operating as normal and unaffected by the forest fires. Passengers departing from Rhodes should be advised that we will accept temporary travel documentation issued by the Greek Police.

"The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also set up a helpdesk at Rhodes airport to assist visitors who have lost their travel documents. Please check your Ryanair app where you will be notified of any changes to your Ryanair flight."

If you have a Rhodes or Corfu holiday booked and are due to travel imminently, then get in touch with your tour operator direct. They will be able to advise if there need to be any changes.

Most are offering options such as free rebookings, or cancellations. For Brits with holidays booked, we've rounded up all of the major airlines' updates here including TUI, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways.

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It's worth noting that if it's the holiday firm or airline that cancels your trip, you'll be entitled to a full refund.

Anna-Marie Duthie, travel insurance expert at Defaqto explained the rules for holidaymakers.

She said: "If your airline is having to cancel your flight due to the wildfires, they should be offering you the chance to rebook, or a full refund should you wish to cancel. Depending on the airline, they may offer ‘credit’ with them rather than a refund, so you will need to check with operator."

The type of holiday you booked can also be a factor.

She added: "If you booked a package holiday, the rebooking or refund will apply to all elements within that package, so your flight, transport, and accommodation.

"If you have booked the elements of your holiday independently, so your flight and accommodation separately, then you will need to speak to each provider to understand your rights and their cancellation policy. The airline should do as above; however, it will be down to the accommodation provider as to how they treat an event such as this. If it is the case the accommodation is no longer safe or habitable then they should most likely refund you, however if your flight has been cancelled but the accommodation is unaffected, they may not be required to give you your money back. It is therefore important to check their terms and speak with them about your options."

She also urged Brits to check their travel insurance policies for cancellations and curtailments, including in the event of a fire or natural disaster.

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