Earth Quake-Brit holidaymakers forced to queue outside Kos airport

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BRIT tourists fearing a massive aftershock are still queuing at Kos airport today after two people were killed and more than 300 injured in yesterday’s massive earthquake.
Holidaymakers are stuck in massive queues while they wait for flights to take them off the island in a second day of delays caused by the tremor.
Many resorted to lying down on the tarmac outside the airport as they waited for a flight home yesterday
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Many resorted to lying down on the tarmac outside the airport as they waited for a flight home yesterday
Last night tourists were seen fleeing their hotels as the quake struck
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Last night tourists were seen fleeing their hotels as the quake struck
Thousands of British holidaymakers were caught up in Friday’s earthquake. Pictured are the queues at Kos International Airport yesterday
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Thousands of British holidaymakers were caught up in Friday’s earthquake. Pictured are the queues at Kos International Airport yesterday
Many have forced to wait outside the airport so authorities can easily evacuate the building in the event of an aftershock, it Mail Online reported.

Flights in and out of the island were also cancelled yesterday causing delays, but it’s hoped schedules will return to normal today.
Many travellers were forced to sit on the ground outside the terminal with their luggage.
Thousands of Brits were caught up in a 6.7 magnitude quake which hit on Friday morning at around 1:30am.
And dozens of aftershocks have shaken the island, further rattling residents and tourists.
John Grant, a 60-year-old tourist from Britain, said he felt safer sleeping outside.
“I think coming from somewhere that doesn’t have earthquakes, you don’t understand,” he said from his makeshift bed on a lounge chair. “So to me it was very frightening being in the building. But being outside, I know I’m safe.”
The quake, which hit the popular resorts of Bodrum and Kos, killed two, injured at least 100 others and triggered a tsunami last night.
The government has warned British holidaymakers will face certain travel disruption at what is the busiest time of year – and should also be on alert for aftershocks.
The latest guidance warns: “Flights and ferry services are being significantly disrupted as a result of the earthquake. Please contact your airline, ferry company or tour operator for updates to services.”
Tourists lie on sun loungers after spending the night sleeping outdoors for fear of aftershocks
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Tourists lie on sun loungers after spending the night sleeping outdoors for fear of aftershocks
Thousands of holidaymakers spent last night outdoors after being evacuated from their hotels
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Thousands of holidaymakers spent last night outdoors after being evacuated from their hotels
Many of those holidaying on Kos have decided to end their holidays early because of the earthquake
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Many of those holidaying on Kos have decided to end their holidays early because of the earthquake
Rubble lies scattered across the road following Friday morning’s tremor
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Rubble lies scattered across the road following Friday morning’s tremor
The 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning
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The 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit in the early hours of the morning
A mangled bike lies among the rubble
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A mangled bike lies among the rubble
Two people were killed and hundreds more injured in the deadly earthquake
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Two people were killed and hundreds more injured in the deadly earthquake
Residents are now facing a massive clean up after the shake destroyed buildings
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Residents are now facing a massive clean up after the shake destroyed buildings

Crowds were pictured outside Kos International Airport yesterday
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Crowds were pictured outside Kos International Airport yesterday
Many were forced to sit on the ground outside the terminal
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Many were forced to sit on the ground outside the terminal
Tourists were seen gathering outside the airport in Kos as they prepared to flee the holiday island
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Tourists were seen gathering outside the airport in Kos as they prepared to flee the holiday island
The government has told tourists to be on alert for aftershocks
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The government has told tourists to be on alert for aftershocks
And travellers to Turkey are being advised: “There may be disruption to ferry and flight services as a result of the earthquake.”
The Foreign Office also instructs tourists to Greece and Turkey to “be aware of the possibility of aftershocks.”
Meanwhile, travel agent Thomas Cook said all of its 2,682 British customers in Kos and 441 in Bodrum are accounted for.
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