Despite repeated warnings from authorities, tourists in Skiathos continue to engage in a dangerous practice that has become a troubling trend. Visitors to the island persist in positioning themselves dangerously close to the runway, recording videos of planes taking off and landing from the airport, which is alarmingly close to the beach.
A recent video circulating online captures tourists standing directly behind the tail of a plane as it begins its takeoff. The force of the turbine thrust creates a powerful blast of air that can lift people off the ground or throw them sideways, posing serious risks to their safety.
Authorities have banned this hazardous behaviour, yet the allure of experiencing the intense force of jet engines remains irresistible to some.