Easyjet ups the ante

A couple of years ago British Airways sold their low cost budget arm GB Airways to Easyjet. GB Airways flew daily to Southern Tenerife (TFS) daily from Manchester and were serious competition to the likes of Monarch Airlines. At the time I doubted whether Easyjet would remain committed to the route as it did not fit in with their business model. They like short routes with quick turnaround times, so they can get 3 to 4 return flights per plane per day at airports with low landing fees (Manchester and Tenerife South are not cheap!). This tends to limit them to routes of about 2 hours flying time. Tenerife is about 4 hours so at best you will get 2 flights per day. However, to my surprise they have stuck to the route. Last week they announced they were expanding their operations at Manchester airport and increasing their flights to Tenerife. I am glad someone has faith in the Island as a holiday destination and it is good news unless you are the competition. Although, like everyone else I do not like to be wrong - on this occasion I am glad.