Hi Darren

As we're travelling on MON5114/5115, I've been keeping an eye on the performance of ZB214/215, which you kindly informed us was the preceding flight to ours. However, on various occasions, ZB215 has been late into Gatwick but MON5114 almost spot on time leaving (this weekend was a great example: ZB215 arrived at 1558, MON5114 departed at 1627), even though there is only a 1hr 5 min turnaround. I didn't really think that Monarch would have a 'spare' A300 lying around so is there another flight operated by an A300 beforehand which might operate ours afterwards?

Regards,

TMW9725

TMW9725, I believe the flight preceding yours is the MON7052/3 to DLM with the following times:

LGW/DLM 0550/0940
DLM/LGW 1055/1500

The aircraft that does the ZB214/5 goes on to do the ZB742/3 to Malaga. Of course, these things can always change according to operational requirements. I hope this clears things up.

Partyboy,

Ah that makes sense now! Only two weeks to go now. I like Monarch, always had a soft spot for them, even with the 7hr delay we had to Paphos last year - they treated us really well despite the circumstances (and other very rude passengers).

TMW9725

Monarch Flights and MEAL's ?

Has anyone got any idea whats going on with the in flight meals ?

We have flown several times with Monarch and never had any real problems but this last flight in May (MAN to LCA, LCA to MAN) was a little different (nothing complaint worthy, just annoying).

On our first (some years back) ever flight we tried to book an in flight meal and were told they don't do them, but snacks are available on the plane. Wasn't a problem and we made sure we had eaten, took some money for snacks etc.. On the plane we it turned out we could actually buy a full meal like you would get on any other flight and snacks and crisps etc (this is how its always been)

However this time we got on board (no in flight entertainment as seems to be the norm)... came to meal times and "have you booked a meal sir?" was heard from in front.. So cooked hot meals were available but you had to have pre-booked them ? When we booked the holiday with Olympic about 10 weeks before flying (flew in May) there wasn't an option of pre-booking meals. This meant we ended up with a bacon sandwich and a box of pringles... wasn't ideal but as I said not worth complaining over.

Now we've just been looking to book with Monarch Holidays directly for August and again no mention of booking the in-flight meal ??

So was this some mistake on the last flight ? something we have overlooked?.. a change in the small print that says we should ring a number after booking or something?

Thanks for any info

Steve

AskCy,

It depends on your booking, but meals are now available to pre-book. Details are on Monarchs website.

Darren

I have a scheduled flight booked with Monarch for September. I booked this last December with no option of booking meals. I got an email from them in January saying they would like to make aware that they have amended their food policy on-board scheduled Monarch flights. If you wish to buy a hot meal for your flight, they ask you to pre-order this online as the option to purchase a meal mid-flight is now unavailable.

Ah thanks for that, looks like we will need to ring them if we book through travel agents as it means you can't go on and add things as you don't have the original booking in your name etc...

thanks

Steve

Just been back on the Monarch site and tried to book with meals included... nothing to add or tick etc.. here is what I get



as you can see its still saying pay on the plane...

Steve

I think you can only prebook meals on scheduled flights.

Unless I'm mistaken it is a scheduled flight ?

If your booking a scheduled flight only it gives the option to pre book meals. Are you booking a package holiday or a charter flight perhaps?

yes booking through Monarch Holidays, booking a whole package... so its not telling us to book a meal, not giving us the option and does this mean we will turn up on the flight and feel like a second rate passenger who didn't want to order a meal again ?

Steve

The pre order is only for scheduled flight only bookings as far as I know.

AskCy,

You are quite right about this problem. I know Monarch have been upgrading their website gradually over the past year or so and it seems that this is something that needs looking at. The option to purchase hot meals onboard is something that has only been removed quite recently. For those who are wandering, it is still possible to purchase hot and cold sandwiches onboard. I am sure the option to book an in-flight meal will be something that is added soon.

On this occasion I would suggest you contact Monarch by phone or e-mail to add the meals onto your booking. However, if you have a flight booking reference / locator with your Monarch Holiday then you should be able to add it on yourself here on the Monarch website by selecting "add meals" and entering the e-mail address you used to make your booking and the booking reference for your flight.

Hi can anyone tell me which aircraft it will be for flight ZB548 man/palma and ZB639 Palma/man 19 June -26 June Thanks

pieface,

Your flights (ZB548/ZB639) will be operated by an Airbus A300B4-605R. More information on this aircraft type can be found in oue What Aircraft? Thread (Link in my signature)

Gower

Hi Thanks for the quick reply much appreciated.

Hi, um i was just wondering if anyone could help me out. Im travelling on ZB872 to Mallorca from Luton on Monday 19th July and was just wondering whether anyone knew what flight this plane operates the night before?

thanks in advance for any answers

fasnia,

The flight before yours (ZB782) will be the ZB063 from Gibraltar. Scheduled to Land in Luton at 20:40

Gower