Air Southwest
IATA -	ICAO WOW	Callsign SWALLOW
Founded		2003
Hubs		Plymouth, England
Focus cities		Newquay, Bristol, Cardiff
Fleet size		5
Destinations		9
Parent company		Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc
Headquarters		Plymouth
Key people		Malcolm Naylor, CEO
Website: http://www.airsouthwest.com/

Air Southwest is an airline based at Plymouth City Airport, Plymouth, England. It operates regional scheduled passenger services from the south west of England. Image File history File links AirSouthWestLogo. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Plymouth is a city in the southwest of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... In the airline industry, a focus city is a location that is not a hub, but from which the airline has flights to at least several destinations other than its hubs. ... A Boeing 747-400 of Virgin Atlantic Airways An airline provides air transport services for passengers or freight. ... Plymouth City Airport (IATA: PLH, ICAO: EGHD) is an airport in Plymouth, Devon, in England. ... Plymouth is a city in the southwest of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

Air South West Limited was incorporated in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2003 as Placedean Technology Limited, changed its name to Mid South Aviation on the 27 March 2003 and then to Air South West Limited on 3 June 2003. ^[1]

The company holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, permitting it to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats. ^[2] The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in the UK. It was established in 1972. ...

History

Air Southwest was established in May 2003 to fill the void left by the withdrawal of British Airways from the south west of England. Operations began on 26 October 2003, the day after BA withdrew from the market, with the Plymouth-Newquay-London route. This was soon followed by the introduction of the Plymouth-Bristol-Manchester route which was later extended to Jersey. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Plymouth City Airport (IATA: PLH, ICAO: EGHD) is an airport in Plymouth, Devon, in England. ... Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ... Plymouth City Airport (IATA: PLH, ICAO: EGHD) is an airport in Plymouth, Devon, in England. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ... Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN, ICAO: EGCC) is a major airport in Manchester, England. ...

On 11 April 2005 the company further expanded its operations, establishing a new hub at Newquay, with direct flights to Dublin and flights to Leeds-Bradford via Bristol. At the same time, the airline added a crew base at Newquay, basing five cabin crew, ten pilots, and one aircraft at Newquay. April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ... Dublin Airport, or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW) is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ... Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ...

In April 2006 Air Southwest launched new services from Newquay to Manchester via Cardiff, and from Bristol to Norwich (although the airline will withdraw from this route after January 14 2007); in addition a new crew and aircraft base was established at Bristol. On October 30 2006 the airline introduced a fifth daily flight from Newquay to London. Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ... Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN, ICAO: EGCC) is a major airport in Manchester, England. ... Cardiff International Airport (Welsh: Maes Awyr Rhyngwladol Caerdydd) (IATA: CWL, ICAO: EGFF) is an airport located in the village of Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately 12 m (19 km) south-west of the Welsh capital, Cardiff. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ... Norwich International Airport, (IATA airport code: NWI, ICAO airport code: EGSH, also just Norwich Airport) is an airport about 5km (3 miles) from the city of Norwich, Norfolk. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ... Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ...

On Saturdays during the summer, the airline operates a weekly charter flight between Jersey and Leeds-Bradford. The airline also operates charter flights on behalf of Plymouth Argyle F.C., transporting players and supporters to away games. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Plymouth Argyle Football Club (commonly known as the Pilgrims, the Greens or simply Argyle) are an English football team, playing in the Championship league. ...

The airline uses the popular low fares, web-based format for bookings with over 90% of all bookings being made online. In its first eighteen months of operations Air Southwest carried over 200,000 passengers, increasing the number of passengers flying between Plymouth and Newquay and London Gatwick Airport by 22%. On October 25 2006, the airline announced that it had carried 750,000 passengers since its launch.

Air Southwest de Havilland Canada Dash 8 landing

The airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of Plymouth-based regeneration and transport group Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc, which also owns and operates Plymouth City Airport. The airline employs 72 people and is headed by Malcolm Naylor (previously chief executive of Brymon Airways, a Plymouth-based carrier integrated into British Airways in the 1990s). ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2059x1360, 590 KB) Air Southwest de Havilland Canada Dash-8 (UK registration G-WOWD, built 1991) lands at Bristol International Airport, Bristol, England. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2059x1360, 590 KB) Air Southwest de Havilland Canada Dash-8 (UK registration G-WOWD, built 1991) lands at Bristol International Airport, Bristol, England. ... Plymouth City Airport (IATA: PLH, ICAO: EGHD) is an airport in Plymouth, Devon, in England. ... History In 1972, Brymon Airways was co-founded by Journalist Bill Bryce and Racing Driver Chris Amon. ...

On November 1st 2006, Air Southwest released its Summer 2007 schedule. The changes included the axing of the Bristol to Norwich service on 14th January 2007, the airlines first dropping of a route since its start in 2003. The airline is consolidating its route network; with the axing of the direct Newquay to Leeds Bradford service which is to route via Bristol Airport from 16th January 2007 and an increase of frequency on the Plymouth to Manchester service which is to be increased back to twice daily, via Bristol, on 15th January 2007.

Scheduled destinations

Air Southwest operates to the following destinations (at May 2007):

• Jersey (Jersey Airport)
• Dublin (Dublin Airport)

Air Southwest de Havilland Canada Dash 8 taking off

• Bristol (Bristol International Airport)
• Leeds/Bradford (Leeds Bradford Airport)
• London (London Gatwick Airport)
• Manchester (Manchester Airport)
• Newquay (Newquay Airport)
• Plymouth (Plymouth Airport)
• Cardiff (Cardiff International Airport)
• Cork (Cork International Airport)

Jersey Airport is located in the parish of Saint Peter on the island of Jersey, one of the British Crown dependencies in the Channel Islands. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... Dublin Airport, or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW) is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... Download high resolution version (1467x1048, 350 KB) De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (properly called the DHC-8-311) taking off from Bristol Airport, Bristol, England. ... Download high resolution version (1467x1048, 350 KB) De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (properly called the DHC-8-311) taking off from Bristol Airport, Bristol, England. ... Bristol (IPA: ) is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles (185 km) west of London and between the cities of Bath, Gloucester and the borough of Swindon. ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ... Leeds is a major city in West Yorkshire, England. ... The larger City of Bradford Metropolitan District includes other settlements in the surrounding area. ... Leeds Bradford International Airport (IATA airport code: LBA, ICAO airport code: EGNM) is located between the cities of Leeds and Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ... Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough, in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, North West England. ... Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN, ICAO: EGCC) is a major airport in Manchester, England. ... The town should not be confused with New Quay in Wales. ... Newquay Cornwall International Airport (IATA: NQY, ICAO: EGDG) is a commercial airport located a few kilometers northeast of Newquay in England. ... Plymouth is a city in the southwest of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon. ... Plymouth City Airport is an airport in the City of Plymouth, Devon, in England. ... Cardiff (English:  Welsh: ) is the capital, largest and core city of Wales. ... Cardiff International Airport (Welsh: Maes Awyr Rhyngwladol Caerdydd) (IATA: CWL, ICAO: EGFF) is an airport located in the village of Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately 12 m (19 km) south-west of the Welsh capital, Cardiff. ... Look up cork in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Cork Airport (IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) or Aerfort Chorcaí in Irish, is one of Irelands principal airports, situated on the south side of Cork City in an area known as Ballygarvan. ...

Fleet

The Air Southwest fleet includes the following aircraft (at November 2006):^[3]

• 5 Bombardier Dash 8 300 with 50 seats

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External links

• Air Southwest
• Air Southwest web page at Flightattitude.com
• Air Southwest Passenger Opinions
• Photos of Air Southwest aircraft

References

1. ^ Company Details
2. ^ Operating Licence
3. ^ United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Aircraft Register