Air Southwest

Air Southwest was a British regional passenger airline founded in 2003 and focused on the market in South West England. Its operations were associated with airports including Plymouth and Newquay, and it operated routes linking the region with other UK cities and selected destinations in Ireland. The brand was positioned around improving regional air connectivity rather than operating a large international network. Air Southwest ceased commercial operations in 2011. Because the available material is limited, this entry does not expand on its complete route network, fleet size, or subsequent asset arrangements.

Air Southwest was established in the United Kingdom in 2003 to serve the regional aviation market in South West England. With operations focused on places including Plymouth, the airline sought to connect the region with other parts of the UK and operated some services to Ireland. Its network and scale were considerably smaller than those of the UK's major national airlines, with its main role being the provision of regional connectivity. After several years of operation, Air Southwest stopped commercial flights in 2011 and subsequently left the market. Reliable material available for this entry is insufficient to state further details about its final route changes, fleet movements, or asset disposition.

• 2011

  Ceased commercial operations

  Air Southwest ended commercial flight operations, and the brand withdrew from the UK regional aviation market.

• 2003

  Founded and launched regional airline operations

  Air Southwest was founded in the United Kingdom and offered scheduled passenger services to the market in South West England.

Regional air transport services focused on connecting South West England with the rest of the United Kingdom and selected destinations in Ireland.

• 2003

  Scheduled passenger flights

  Air Southwest's core business was scheduled passenger flying, focused on regional travel between South West England and other parts of the UK, with some services to Ireland.