Air Southwest signs three year deal with Avis

Low fare airline Air Southwest has signed a new exclusive three year deal with hire car company Avis Rent A Car for customers across its whole route network.

The announcement builds on the successful partnership between the two companies which have been working together since 2003. Business and leisure travellers, at all airports served by Air Southwest, will benefit from special prices and offers.

Air Southwest serves twelve destinations across the UK, Ireland and Europe including Plymouth, Newquay, London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Bristol, Dublin, Cork, Grenoble, Jersey, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Avis is able to offer Air Southwest customers access to its easy-to-use on-line booking system and sign-up to Avis’ speed of service programme, Avis Preferred. Customers will be able to book their car and access special rates through the airline’s website - Airsouthwest.com.

Mike Coombes, deputy chief executive for Air Southwest said: “We are proud to have Avis as our exclusive car rental partner – an experienced company able to offer our customers, at all airports, great prices and world class service.

He continued: “Air Southwest’s website is fast becoming a convenient one-stop shop for all our customers’ travel needs. We’re committed to making the whole experience ‘easier’ and there will also be some great offers exclusively for travellers coming up through this partnership.”

Nicola Dawson, marketing manager partnerships for Avis added: “We are delighted to be working with Air Southwest to continue offering its customers the best deals on car hire. We’ll be working even closer with the airline to provide the full benefit of Avis’ services and promotions. Like Air Southwest, we’re focused on giving the highest levels of customer service at all times, across our entire network.”