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Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

Dazbo HT Mod

2009-03-04 22:51:31

aiuk,

Welcome onboard

It's too early to be 100% sure as yet, but flights are normally operated by the big Airbus'; A330-200 or A300B4-605R. I'll know for sure in May. The A332 is a super airframe, but I wouldn't get too excited about MON's interior.

Darren

nannieannie

2009-03-05 12:45:21

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

Hi
We are flying out to Preveza on Sunday August 9th 2009 and returning on August 23rd. This is of course with Monarch. What aircraft will we be on and will it be worth booking extra leg room, if so what seats should I request? This is a holiday to celebrate a birthday that ends with an '0' !!! so I was contemplating booking an airport lounge at Manchester, does anyone know how to get the best price for this and also what to expect as we have never booked one before, but have persuaded Hubby to push the boat out this year!!!!

Thanks in anticipation

Annie & Steve

Dazbo HT Mod

2009-03-05 13:02:19

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

nannieannie,

Welcome onboard :tup

Your flight numbers are MON5642/3, and are operated by an Airbus A300B4-605R. You'll find aircraft details on our dedicated What Aircraft? thread and over the pages of this thread. Seating is personal preference. Extra legroom seats are nice if you think you'll benefit from the extra room and are located at rows 9 and 31 (you can't request specific seats other then extra legroom, they'll be allocate for you). Refer to the dedicated Manchester Airport thread regarding airport lounges. You'll not find it any cheaper than advertised really (Servisair lounge T1: £17.95). Lounges provide a relaxed atmosphere to wait in before your flight along with newspapers, internet acces, snacks and refreshments.

Darren

cazB

2009-03-10 13:37:41

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

just an update on Monarchs policy of allocating seats at check-in.
I requested an aisle seat and was told unless a meal was booked all seats are pre-allocated, so again no way would they budge!

Oh and no IFE even though the flight was over 4 hours, so not very happy :roll:

hemingway

2009-03-11 10:37:24

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

FAO Darren Wilson,

I understand that on 7/3/09 Monarch flight 4502 from Manchester to Goa went via Larnaca (where it was on the tarmac for an hour for fuel & the passengers couldn't get off) instead of Bahrain - allegedly due to the fact that Bahrain is closed on a Sunday for a few weeks for runway repairs - do you have any sources that can tell you how long this change will be in place?

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

Regards

Hemingway.

HarrisonFud

2009-03-11 10:38:45

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

I am booked on a Thomson Package holiday flight from BHX to ACE tommorow. But I have just booked
Monarch flights LGW to ACE as its easier for me. 1. Can anyone tell me what type of plane I am going to be on ZB238 @ 11am
And do I need to inform First Choice I wont be on the Flight from BHX but still want to return on the the same flight ?

allymc316

2009-03-11 10:44:20

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

HarrisonFud wrote:
do I need to inform First Choice I wont be on the Flight from BHX but still want to return on the the same flight ?

Generally as I understand it, if you dont use your outbound flight, the inward one is automatically cancelled. you would ned to contact them and explain your reasons for not using your package flights. you may even find that your whole boking may be cancelled if you dont get on the flight because as far as they would be concerned you arent going to need a hotel if your not there.

Best let them know as they will be able to give you your options.

hope you get it sorted :tup

Allymc316

sunnytimes

2009-03-11 11:42:09

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

We are flying to the Maldives this Sunday with Monarch from Gatwick at 18.45 on a A330. We booked extra leg room following all the various reviews we had read.

I just rang Monarch to check which seats we had been allocated, and lo and behold, although they wouldn't tell me exactly which seats (in case of a last moment air craft change??!!) they have allocated us a 2 at the back of the plane in the 2-3-2 arrangement.

I know I've read on here before that they aren't extra leg room, but the Monarch Customer Service Advisor assured me that the pitch for those seats was 34" ? I will be extremely interested to see exactly how much room we get. :que

How do they exactly measure the seat pitch? I also asked about water on a 10.5 hours flight, and you have to pay for all of it, which I thought was a bit tight.

GowerL7

2009-03-11 16:02:03

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

sunnytimes,

Seat Pitch Is Measured From One Seat To The Exact Same Place On The Seat Infront/Behind.

If You Have Payed For Extra Legroom, The I Would Not Be Classing These As Extra Legroom Seats

Gower

tonaldsmum

2009-03-12 07:50:13

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

I'm looking to book flights newcastle to sanford aug 29th - MON365 - can you tell me what plane will be used for this flight. Also what is the difference between economy and premium.

Thanks for your help

J :wave:

GowerL7

2009-03-12 14:13:53

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

tonaldsmum,

That Flight Would Be Operated By An Airbus A330-243.

There Is Lots On Information On This Aircraft On This Thread

Information On Premuim Can Be Found Here (at the bottom of the page)

Seats in Premium Offer 34" Seat Pitch, Economy Offers 28" Seat Pitch

Gower

Edited by GowerL7 2009-03-22 11:53:19

shaun1

2009-03-17 06:54:46

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

Hi we're flying to tenerife in may on flight number ZB 564 wondered what info anybody had about these flights and what Monarch are like to fly on as never flown with them before. Thanks in advance.

Wizard

2009-03-17 15:18:48

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

if you back read through this thread you will find the usual mixed comments the same as you would see from any airline, mon are probably the oldest of our charter and budget companies the seem to make a small profit every year, the flight crews i have found to be well trained and pleasant enough

wiz

GowerL7

2009-03-17 15:48:03

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

shaun1,

Further To Wizards Post Your Fligth Will Be Operated By An Airbus A321

Gower

hemingway

2009-03-18 17:48:39

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

I understand that on 7/3/09 Monarch flight 4502 from Manchester to Goa went via Larnaca (where it was on the tarmac for an hour for fuel & the passengers couldn't get off) instead of Bahrain - allegedly due to the fact that Bahrain is closed on a Sunday for a few weeks for runway repairs - does anyone have any sources that can tell me how long this change will be in place?

Thanks in advance for any information anyone can provide.

Regards

Hemingway.

BarbH

2009-03-21 09:32:58

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

We are booked to fly to Dalaman from Gatwick in June on a MON flight. We have received the confrmation but nothing to say what luggage allowance we are entitiled to. Anu diea?

Also, they say that pre-booked seats are normally allocated towards the front of the aircraft, are these seats more roomy or are they all the same. Years ago we went with Monarch and had seats at the back and they were nice and roomy, Do they operate extra leg room?

Sorry to ask silly questions but there was not much information available.

Barb

Ps. We opted out of the meals as we are flying back during the night, so would that affect where we sit?

GowerL7

2009-03-21 10:39:11

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

BarbH,

There Is No Such Thing As A Silly Question When You Do Not Know The Answers,

Baggage Allowance Is 20kg's A Bag, Have A Look At Monarch Website Here

The Seats Are The Same Where Ever They Put You On The Aircraft. Extra Legroom Seats Will Be Available, They Will Be At The Exits.

If There Is Anything Else, Just Ask

Gower

BarbH

2009-03-21 13:24:53

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

Thanks Gower,

We normally fly with Thomson or First Choice and go exactly what their allowances are but lately all airlines seem to be adding extra's on. do Monarch allow hand luggage on top like thomson i,e 5 kg each passenger on top of 20 kg hold baggage?

Another question, do MOnarch sell duty free on board?

Thanks.

Barb

GowerL7

2009-03-22 10:35:36

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

BarbH,

If You Are On A Monarch Charter (Flight Number Starting With MON) Then It Is 20kg Including The 5kg Hand Baggage, Info Here

If You Are On A Scheduled Flight (Flight Number Starting With ZB) Then Is One Piece Of Hand Baggage Max Weight 10Kg.

It Sould State This Somewhere On Your Ticket.

And Yes Monarch Sell Duty Free Onboard

Gower

Traveller

2009-03-22 11:26:50

Re: MONARCH AIRLINES / FLYMONARCH ... Q&As

And Yes Monarch Sell Duty Free Onboard

I think actually that depends on the destination. You will certainly see a "gift trolley" wheeled around but not necessarily a duty free one. If you are going to Europe and expecting to buy cigarettes on board you will be disappointed.

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