Monarch Airlines

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Overview

Monarch Airlines offers affordable flights from the northern UK to several holiday destinations around the world. The company specializes in cheap flights to countries such as Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Gibraltar and Gran Canaria amongst others.

Where do they fly
Monarch Airlines offers charter and scheduled flights from Aberdeen, London Luton, Gatwick Manchester and Birmingham to several holiday destinations in North America and Europe.

Contact information

Phone number
Reservations (UK): 08700 40 50 40

Website
www.flymonarch.com

Check in

Passengers may check in online or at the check-in desk at the airport. Check-in desks typically close 40 minutes before departure on short-haul flights and 60 minutes on long-haul flights. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at the check-in desk at least 90 minutes before departure on all flights. Online check-in is available for scheduled flights from Luton, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham airports. Passengers may use the online check-in service 7 days prior to departure and up to 4.5 hours before the flight.

Baggage

Carry on
Passengers may take one piece of carry on luggage on any flight; this baggage cannot weigh more than 22 lbs and be no larger than 56x45x25 cm.

Checked
Checked baggage cannot weigh more than 44 lbs, and one piece of checked baggage is permitted on most flights. Vantage Club Gold and Silver members may take up to 70 lbs of baggage per person.

Additional bags
Additional bags are charged a $10 fee per kg on short haul flights and $16 per kg on long-haul flights. Bags cannot weigh more than 70 lbs,

Passenger change details

Passengers may log into their flight information on the airline's website to change personal details and obtain seating information. The following fees and charges apply:

Flight changes are charged at 20 pounds per person, per flight.
Pre-allocated seating is charged at 6 pounds per seat, per flight, with extra legroom seats charged at between 15 pounds and 25 pounds per seat, per flight. Price varies according to route.

Child fares

Children under the age of two can travel for a $10 fee if they can sit comfortably in an accompanying adult's lap.

Senior fares

None.

Pets

Monarch Airlines can accommodate for up to four pets on most carriers, but these must be transported in the baggage hold. Passengers traveling with pets must provide approved pet carriers and pay an additional fee depending on the route and weight of the carrier.

Carrying Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are considered to be carry on or checked baggage and standard allowances apply. Excess fees may be charged for oversized or overweight instruments.

In-flight service

Monarch offers meal service on select flights, along with snacks and beverage service for a small fee.

Air miles

Vantage Club

Airline food (menus)

Monarch offers an extensive on-board menu and can accommodate for children, diabetics, vegetarian and kosher meals. These need to be reserved ahead of time at least 48 hours in advance of the flight by contacting the reservations desk.

In-flight Magazine

Monarch's in-flight magazine is produced by Ultra Marine and is available on all flights.

Airline Alliances

None.