Point 1. I didn't want to say the name because of arguments on this thread before but Jet2 are down as having 30" min. There, said it. I'm sure fanboys will jump on me for that. I have no allegiance personally but always thought of Monarch as sort of lo-co'+' and plumped for them 9/10 times.
Point 2. In a minority I may be, but as I only speak for 'me' and asked a question relating only to me I don't see how that matters?
I can pay more for the legroom seats which is fine, thanks, and my original question has been very helpfully answered. Won't do much about the usual stag/hen do's* that litter lo-co flights though!
*On this point I am slightly hypocritical, I am perfectly happy to use them when I've been on stag do's. (Though I am well behaved compared to most of the drunken morons I usually come across).