Air Southwest flights and information

Airline Overview

The regional airline for the southwest of the UK, Air Southwest flies from Plymouth, Bristol, Newquay and Cardiff to London, Manchester, Leeds, Jersey and Dublin. Complimentary English cream teas, sadly, not available on the flights.

Telephone

Reservations: 0870 241 8202General enquiries: 0870 043 4553

Check-in

Check-in desks close 30 minutes before the departure of the flight, but a check-in time of one hour before departure is recommended.

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Baggage

Carry-on: One carry-on item is allowed, weighing less than 15lbs (7kg), with dimensions not exceeding 53cm x 34cm x 22cm. Umbrellas, handbags and laptops may also be carried on board. Wheelchairs are carried free of charge..

Checked: Up to two items are allowed, with a maximum weight limit of 44lbs (20kg) . The total dimensions must not exceed 62in (158cm).

Excess: Over-weight items are charged at $8 (£4) per kg , but the total weight cannot exceed 70lbs (32kg). Special items that need extra handling such as bikes, surfboards and so on, are charged an extra fee of $25 (£17).

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Legroom

Seat pitch: 31 inches.

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Pre-assigned Seating

All seats are pre-assigned at check-in. Air Southwest will take particular care to seat families and parties together.

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Passenger Change Details

Flight routes can be changed for a fee of $40 (£20) plus the difference in price of the two tickets. If the second ticket price is lower, however, no refund is given. Changes can be made online up until the day before travel, or by telephone until two hours before travel.

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Child Fares

None, but there is no cost for infants younger than two traveling on an adult's lap. No baggage allowance for infants but strollers can be taken at no extra cost. Children under the age of fourteen are not allowed to travel unaccompanied.

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Pets

No pets allowed with the exception of guide dogs for blind and/or deaf passengers on UK domestic flights only.

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Carrying Musical Instruments

Standard baggage allowances apply. A seat can be purchased to carry a large instrument instead of checking it

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In-flight Service

There is no in-flight meal, but drinks and snacks can be purchased.

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Airline Food Link

There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

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In-flight Magazine

Moby Dick, War and Peace, Leaves of Grass… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Air Southwest’s magazine, Enjoy Southwest, is published quarterly. The magazine has the lowdown on everything to see and do in region, including information on hotels, cafés and tourist attractions.

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