This is Monarch following the herd. They have been able to offer ‘low’ prices for years without having to charge for luggage so what’s changed? I very much doubt there has been a sizable reduction in those taking hold baggage as most of Monarch’s routes are bucket and spade holiday destinations.

Monarch is just getting greedy and adding extras to its already not-so-low fares. I cannot recall the last time I saw a fare on flyMonarch.com in line with that of easyJet or Ryanair.

Customers do not understand this nor do they appreciate it. The fare is no lower for those taking hand luggage only, its just more expensive for those who are doing a little more then an overnight trip.

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