British holidaymakers' love for Tenerife has made Thomsonfly the worldĄŻs most popular airline to the Canary Island. Official statistics from ANEA (the Spanish state owned company that owns and manage all Spanish airports) covering the period November 2007 to March 2008 show that of the 2,389,603 visitors to the island during last winter, over 9%, or 209,645 holidaymakers, flew from UK airports with Thomsonfly, the largest proportion for any airline.
Showing the popularity of the Canary Islands during winter with English and German visitors, a Spanish airline only registers at number six. ANEA report - Top ten airlines to Tenerife, according to traffic, November 2007 - March 2008:
1. Thomsonfly
2. Condor Flugdienst
3. Hapag Lloyd Express
4. Air Berlin
5. Monarch Airlines
6. Spanair
7. Thomas Cook Airlines
8. Air Europa
9. Mytravel
10. GB Airways
A recent survey conducted by Thomsonfly of its passengers also backs up the arrival statistics, with customers voting Tenerife their favourite winter destination for 2007/8. Over 14% of the 45,000 passengers who voted named the Canary Island their top choice.
Guy Stephenson, Thomsonfly Commercial Director, said: 'We know that Tenerife is a top seller for British holidaymakers, but to learn we are the top airline to the island from any country, reinforces our customer's love for the destination. Thomsonfly flies to Tenerife from more UK departure points than any other airline and this convenience, coupled with great prices on flights and hotels mean UK residents can be in the sunshine at low expense and with little hassle, explaining why itĄŻs the number one winter choice'.
Winter flights with Thomsonfly to Tenerife for 2008/9 are now on sale, departing from 18 UK airports - Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Norwich, Bournemouth, Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Doncaster Sheffield, Leeds Bradford, Humberside, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Prices are from £59.99 one way including taxes and charges. |
