Air Southwest: Kerry to Newquay

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: Newquay, United Kingdom - Newquay Cornwall (NQY)

Newquay Cornwall Airport is the main commercial airport serving Cornwall.

Location: Newquay Cornwall Airport is located 7 km north-east of Newquay.

Transport:

- Bus: Newquay Cornwall Airport has recently introduced a bus stop west of the main terminal building served by the Western Greyhound Company which runs a line from Newquay to Padstow. For more information on timetables and fares consult the company's Website.

- Taxi: Cornwall Taxi Company, known for their environmentally friendly taxis and 'BioTravel', provides service to and from the airport. For more information consult the company's Official Website.

Service: The airport offers a centrally located information desk and few cafes and shops.
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