For all those living and if they are lucky working on Corfu during the winter, there is a sense of isolation and having limited means of attracting any stimulus for the local economy, or for that matter being able to work part of each winter month overseas to then be able to return with the proceeds to fund one's family; all as a result of no availability of direct flights from November to mid-March. In addition there are numerous other essential reasons for travelling - illness, for Christmas and to see and support loved-ones, all of which needs to be done swiftly, efficiently and economically, so flying via Athens is a major handicap. The islanders and Corfu can not improve visitor levels and revenues streams until direct flights are introduced. Easyjet please take note that there is a market waiting to be serviced.