Monarch Airlines

I took a flight with Monarch Airlines back in the early 1990’s, and the aircraft was a L-1011 Tristar. I can’t recall the seating configuration, but it was one of the most comfortable and roomy aircraft I’ve ever flown on.
That said, I’m flying to Singapore on an A380 in December, so that might take first prize in the comfort stakes. I can only hope it’s better than the Cathay Pacific A340-300 I flew on a few years back, which was awful.

Last time I flew on a Thomson 763, it was a 2-4-2 config with a 2-3-2 at the front and rear of the plane because it narrows and I would have thought it would be the same now, can’t comment on a A330 because I’ve never been on one.

A 767 in a 2-3-2 configuration is a downside? I would have said 9-abreast in an A330 was worse, especially when most other carriers have a 2-4-2 layout.

I’ve never been on an A330 but I’ve done 3-3-3 on the A300 which has the same cabin width and it was absolutely awful! It was only a 3 hour flight so it wasn’t too painful but nonetheless, 3-3-3 works on a 777 but not on the Airbus!

Paul

The only downside I see to travelling with First Choice/Thomson is the seating config of the aircraft…which will be 2+3+2 as you’ll be travelling on one of their Boeing 767s, compared to the 3+3+3 on Monarch’s A330’s.

A 767 in a 2-3-2 configuration is a downside? I would have said 9-abreast in an A330 was worse, especially when most other carriers have a 2-4-2 layout.

G-EOMA is prob one of best planes ive flown on.

Hi Sarah,

If I were in your shoes, I would personally choose First Choice/Thomson over Monarch. There are several reasons for this decision:

According to SeatGuru.com and based on the assumption that Monarch operates its Airbus A330 aircraft on its flights to Mexico, it only offers a fairly cramped 28-29in seat pitch in economy; whereas First Choice/Thomson offer 33in (rumoured to be more legroom in economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi!)

Also, Monarch do not have seat-back TVs if travelling in Economy; they’re only available if travelling in Premium.

The only downside I see to travelling with First Choice/Thomson is the seating config of the aircraft…which will be 2+3+2 as you’ll be travelling on one of their Boeing 767s, compared to the 3+3+3 on Monarch’s A330’s.

I know from having worked at Gatwick in the past that its always best to get your seats assigned in advance (there is an additional fee for this, but not sure how much!). This however does not avoid the possibility of being sat one-behind each other, which I know a lot of people complained about in the past! I suppose it depends on how many people you are travelling with and whether you mind be sat one-behind each other on a long-haul flight?

Anyways, these are just my thoughts, but I hope it helps.;)

Mine was really good last year!

I’m 6ft 1

You might lucky 😉

Thanks for your reply, i noticed that on long haul Monarch have very bad leg room, 28inch i believe?
Not good for a 6ft lass like myself

s

Most of them should be their own aircraft yes. Most likely an A330.

I’m sure the above replies answer your question for now Tommy?

Tommy you will just have to wait and see or wait until the season gets under way and maybe work it out from there. As you have said your self Monarch Vary what aircraft they use for some of there routes.

Id imagine,
that no-one would be able to give you a correct answer
until the summer season kicks in, in May,
or July for that fact.

Like YOU said, it can be a variation of their fleet.

Jon.

Thats why i want to know more specific, for example i was told 2 years ago my Kos flight with Monarch was a 757. If anyone could please help.

The route can be anything from a 757 to A300.

Is that not the answer to your question???

Its easy to find out FCA/TUI a/c type but Monarch is very much varied.
The route can be anything from a 757 to A300. Im wanting to go on a Monarch 757 before they retire.

It would help if maybe ringwayreports website put a/c type on charters rather than just scheduled.

Yes but charter aircraft allocation can change, depending on demand.

It would help if maybe ringwayreports website put a/c type on charters rather than just scheduled.

And before anyone has a go at me im just wanting a very simple question answered if your going to have a go don’t bother

I am going to have a go, as you are simply downright rude!

Now, why don’t you follow cheesebag’s example in his thread, where I see both “please” and “cheers” in the thread. People would be happy to help you, if you showed some courtesy to the rest of us.

DK999K, I’ve searched Avsim for a Monarch A300 in new c/s but can’t find one.

Forget flightsim.com … You should use AVSIM! a million times better… (and that where i upload my paints too :rolleyes: )

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