NEW FLIGHTS SET TO FURTHER BOOST ’S ACCESSIBILITY THIS SUMMER

17 May 2018 – Tenerife is set to become even more accessible to UK travellers this summer with a number of airlines increasing flight frequency to the island. This includes a new weekly service from Flylolo.com, which will operate between Manchester and Tenerife this summer (17 July – 5 September), as well as throughout the winter season from Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow.

In addition to Flylolo.com, has boosted its direct flights from London Gatwick to Tenerife this summer, with the number of weekly flights increasing from six to 13. Jet2.com will operate more than 50 weekly flights to Tenerife from across its nine UK bases during peak periods this summer, which is seven more than last summer. is also increasing the number of weekly flights from to Tenerife South Airport this year, with the airline increasing services from nine to 10 a week throughout the summer and from six to nine a week during the winter.

With its diverse and beautiful landscape, all year-round spring-like temperatures and high-quality family-friendly resorts, Tenerife is a perfect choice for Brits looking for a sunshine getaway this summer. Those looking to combine relaxation with more of an adventure won’t be disappointed either, as Tenerife has everything from mountain climbing and cycling, to whale watching, stargazing, and water sports such as surfing and paddle boarding.

Alberto Bernabé, Tourism Minister for the Tenerife Island Government, said: “We are extremely pleased that many of the UK’s airlines are increasing their services to Tenerife this year. These new services come at a great time for us as last year we saw a record number of visitor arrivals from the UK, with more than 2 million in just one year.”

For further information on things to do in Tenerife, then please visit www.webtenerife.co.uk

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About Tenerife Tenerife is the largest of the and one of the most popular and easily accessible holiday destinations for UK travellers. Guaranteed sunshine, diverse landscapes, idyllic beaches and charming villages make the island an ideal holiday choice all year round, while its vast array of fantastic activities, from year-round whale watching and stargazing on ’s tallest peak to caving adventures inside Europe’s largest lava tubes, ensure that the island’s variety of experiences are as unforgettable as its flavours and friendly people.

For general tourism information on Tenerife, please visit: www.webtenerife.co.uk or follow Tenerife Tourism Corporation online:

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