Upside
Great route strength from the UK to the Mediterranean.
Downside
Airline serves no city break destinations.
About
Monarch is expressly designed to get tourists from the UK to sunny territory. It flies from London Gatwick, London Luton, Aberdeen, Birmingham, and Manchester to 13 destinations in Spain (including the Canary Islands) and two in Portugal, as well as Gibraltar and Larnaca.
Primarily a holiday airline, Monarch is also referred to as "Monarch Scheduled" to differentiate its scheduled services from its charter capacity. "Scheduled" flights currently account for over half of Monarch's flights.
Baggage
* Carry-on: One item of hand luggage not exceeding 10 kg is permitted, free of charge. (Note: Passengers are not able to combine weight of carry-on and check-in baggage)
* Checked: Up to five separate bags, not to exceed 20 kg (€7.50 will be charged for every kg over.). You will be charged for each checked bag (€12.50 per bag online, €23 per bag at airport and through the call center).
Seating
You may pre-reserve seats for a fee of €9 at the time of booking or at check-in. Seats with extended leg room are €24 per person for short haul flights, more for long hauls. (With a name like Monarch, let's hope those seats are fit for a king!)
Tip
Book your baggage on-line, where the cost is at less for checked bags in-person or over the phone. Save your money and don't book premium (unless you absolutely need the extra leg room).
