British Airways announced the launch of direct flights to Iraklio, Crete and the island of Corfu, which will be added to existing Greek island destinations currently operated by the airline, such as Kos, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini. The decision marks BA’s return to Crete, Greece, after 30 years. With the addition of the new flights, BA will offer flights from London to Kos on Tuesday and Saturday, to Rhodes on Wednesday and Saturday, to Iraklio, Crete on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, to Corfu on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, to Mykonos on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday, and finally to Santorini every Tuesday and Thursday until the end of the tourist season. (source: ana-mpa)