BA to fly Heathrow-Tenerife from October

BRITISH AIRWAYS IS TO SERVE Tenerife South airport from London Heathrow for the first time. From October 21 until March 24, the carrier will fly weekly to the Canary island. The service will depart T5 on Saturdays at 0645, arriving at 1115, with the return flight leaving Tenerife at 1215, landing back at 1635. BA already serves the island from Gatwick. Recently opened properties include the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife (pictured), which launched last autumn. From October 29, BA’s Heathrow routes to Palma, Malaga and Palermo will also go year-round. ba.com