[1] It operated scheduled regional services within the United Kingdom, as well as to Ireland, Belgium and France.

On 23 April 2006, Air Wales ceased all operations, citing "spiralling costs" and "aggressive competition" from larger low-cost airlines.

Initially based at Pembrey Airport in west Wales and operating two Dornier 228 aircraft, Air Wales expanded to employ over 120 personnel, including 45 flight deck staff, 20 engineers and 20 cabin crew.

Operations transferred to Red Dragon House at the grounds of Swansea Airport, Fairwood Common, in October 2001.

[2][3] Passenger numbers failed to reach the company's break-even levels and, after three years, Air Wales gave up all its Swansea routes.