Monday, February 4th, 2008. Air Southwest has teamed up with Cornwall and Devon Classic Car Hire to welcome passengers travelling from Cork to Plymouth or Newquay this summer.

Cornwall and Devon Classic Cars can arrange for a restored classic Jaguar, Austin Healey, MG or Aston Martin to be delivered to Plymouth or Newquay Cornwall Airport ready for collection by Air Southwest customers.

Customers who have hired a classic car for use during their trip will be welcomed with a selection of Cornish treats on arrival at the Airport. A range of gourmet foods will be included in the luxury ‘welcome’ bag including locally produced chocolate, fudge, biscuits, jam, marmalade and pilchards as well as a "Taste Cornwall" magazine and guide to eating out in the region.

Mike Coombes, Deputy Chief Executive for Air Southwest said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get a real flavour of the South West when they arrive here for the first time. This adds a very personal touch to make the trip even more special. The new year-round services to Plymouth and Newquay are already proving very popular for both business and leisure passengers and we look forward to welcoming people from Cork".

With stunning countryside and coastline, Devon and Cornwall are increasingly popular short-break destinations, with world-renowned beaches, historic towns and villages to explore as well as a wide choice of places to eat and stay. Plymouth gives easy access to Dartmoor and has historic maritime connections whilst Newquay offers a gateway to some of the finest coastal scenery in the British Isles.

Further information and booking details are available at:www.airsouthwest.com andwww.cornwallclassiccarhire.co.uk

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