EasyJet wants seeks to extend Greek summer

EasyJet is currently locked in talks with Greek tourist chiefs to extend the country’s holiday season. The terror attacks in Tunisia have prompted people to turn away from vacations in North Africa, and Greece could profit. Unfortunately, however EasyJet can’t fly people to Greece if there aren’t hotels or restaurants open but they’re not going to open unless people are brought in.

EasyJet’s discussions with the Greek tourist board are aimed at extending the tourist market. It is hoped that, in this way, the company would avoid the bed shortages that were noted on the Canary Islands in 2014 after the airlines shifted capacity there following the first attacks on tourists in Egypt for eight years.