Monarch-This was one of there press releases last November
2013 News - Flights - MONARCH AIRLINES AND MAG ANNOUNCE GROWTH DEAL
14 11 2013
Monarch, the leading scheduled leisure airline, and Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK’s largest regional airport operator, have today announced commercial agreements that will help to underpin Monarch’s plan for growth at Manchester and East Midlands Airports.
The commitments are for three years at Manchester Airport and five years at East Midlands Airport; both deals can be extended further.
I know its on t Birmingham thread but I hope this answers the questions being asked