Air Southwest Business Class

It may sound mad, but seriously consider flying business class on Air Southwest.

Air Southwest Advantage Class offers some distinct benefits, including lounge access, free food on board, and more luggage. If you book at the last minute, the cost of this class is only six pounds more than full economy - and definitely worth it. You gain Business lounge access, free on-board refreshments (one alcoholic drink and one sandwich), and an increased baggage allowance of 30 kg, plus free changes to booking up to two hours before flight departure, and fast track security at Gatwick.

Air Southwest Dash 8 on a stormy day at Newquay

Considering the short duration of most Air Southwest flights, it may seem pretty pointless buying up to another class - but if the difference in fare is less than a tenner, add up the price of two beers at the airport, and if you have a lot of luggage, then the extra 15kg of baggage allowance would cost you nearly 90 quid at checkin - so it may well be worth it, and you'll be quids (as well as beers) in.

Air Southwest Website

Just like the airline, Air Southwest's website is pretty basic, but it does a good solid job of achieving just what it says it should do: in this case sell you tickets. Now over 90% of passengers book online.

The booking engine is pretty simple, but gets results across well. It automatically shows you flights the day before and after your selected day, indicated where your flight will stop off en-route (which is very common with most Air Southwest flights) and immediately shows the difference in price between basic economy and business class.

Website: www.airsouthwest.com
Timetable: airsouthwest.com/flights
Business Class: airsouthwest.com/advantage
News & Press Releases: airsouthwest.com/flights