Air Southwest: Kerry to Exeter

The carrier: Air Southwest

Upside
Connects southwest England (and the Isles of Scilly in season) to rest of UK.

Downside
Destinations are limited. Frequent delays reported.

About
Air Southwest is a small low-cost airline based in Plymouth, Newquay, and Bristol. The airline flies mostly within England (London, Manchester, and Leeds-Bradford) though also includes Jersey and Dublin on its route map. During the summer season, Air Southwest partners with an even smaller airline, Skybus, to offer connections to the Isles of Scilly from Bristol and Newquay.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One piece (in special cases, more than one piece is allowed) up to 7 kg.
* Checked: Up to two pieces of luggage not exceeding 20 kg. Excess baggage is only carried if space is available. In this case, it’s €8 for each additional kg. Vouchers can be purchased (no less than a week before departure) to allow for an extra 10 kg per bag (limit 2).

Seating
You must check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Seats are assigned at check-in.

Tip
If you know you’ll have excess baggage (hey, who doesn’t?), you can pre-purchase vouchers online for additional luggage at half the usual rate. See website for full details.

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Departure: Kerry, Ireland (KIR)

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Arrival: Exeter, United Kingdom - Exeter International (EXT)

Exeter International Airport is a small but growing airport serving the county of Devon, England.

Location: Exeter International Airport is located just outside the city of Exeter in the county of Devon, England.

Transport:

- Bus: There is bus service available with access from the airport to Exmouth and Sidmouth. Take note, however, that this service does not run on Sundays or bank holidays.

- Taxi: Corporate Cars is the airport’s authorized taxi company and can be found outside the Arrivals Terminal.

Service: In the airport there are various lounges, restaurants, and shops for passengers to take advantage of. Aside from a currency exchange, cash machines are located throughout the airport.

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