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Ah, ok, I stand corrected - rather they have "taken the decision not to acquire the Airbus A321."
Why could Monarch not have leased this aircraft on a short-term basis to cover the flying period that will now be covered by Air Finland and Astraeus? Would there have to be a minimum term to a lease? Is it not cheaper to lease short term rather than charter other airlines to fly for Monarch (as well as the obvious implications of supporting crew from other airlines)?
And what about BM and BR which I believe are also leased? Might there be anything in the pipeline for those airframes?
Why could Monarch not have leased this aircraft on a short-term basis to cover the flying period that will now be covered by Air Finland and Astraeus? Would there have to be a minimum term to a lease? Is it not cheaper to lease short term rather than charter other airlines to fly for Monarch (as well as the obvious implications of supporting crew from other airlines)?
And what about BM and BR which I believe are also leased? Might there be anything in the pipeline for those airframes?
Thanks. Certainly adds a bit of variety. What's the reason for the stop? Does the 767 not have the legs to reach Mombasa non-stop, or do they pick up passengers for a tour operator?
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It is simply because the tour operator African Safari Club who is Swiss I think got rid of its Airline called African Safari airways using an A310-300. They operate from Switzerland, Austria, germany and the UK. Monarch has been doing the flight for them from LGW long before it ceased operations. It was freeing their airplane.
Man seems to be new and it is combined with Basel or Vienna because none of these places can fill a B767on a stand alone program.
It is simply because the tour operator African Safari Club who is Swiss I think got rid of its Airline called African Safari airways using an A310-300. They operate from Switzerland, Austria, germany and the UK. Monarch has been doing the flight for them from LGW long before it ceased operations. It was freeing their airplane.
Man seems to be new and it is combined with Basel or Vienna because none of these places can fill a B767on a stand alone program.
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Monarch Scheduled launching new flights to Gran Canaria (LPA) from MAN / LGW and BHX. I understand that FUE is to be launched from MAN / LTN / LGW and BHX for Winter 09/10 as well. A good fit into their current network..they should do well.
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Summer 2010 is a longggg way away, but just heard a rumor of a A321 being based at EMA next summer, operating a few flights for TCX and then also for Monarch, if it is true, good for them
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Monarch Scheduled launching new flights to Gran Canaria (LPA) from MAN / LGW and BHX. I understand that FUE is to be launched from MAN / LTN / LGW and BHX for Winter 09/10 as well. A good fit into their current network..they should do well.
Certainly at MAN and BHX, they are the main scheduled carrier to the hotspots both during the summer and winter and to have LPA not in your timetable seems a weird.
Also fits in well at LTN and LGW where they again have large scheduled services which they share with easyJet.
Obviously they have the charter flights on these routes which they do sell seats on but now that they will have scheduled services it will increase avaliablility and should complement the charter flights quite well.
How many a/c are based in MAN this summer and winter anyway? Has it increased with some more A321s?
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BHX-FUE
I know Playamar2 is on about the Manchester flights but at least the
BHX-FUE even at one a week is an increase as ZB/MON do not currently fly this route.
Although I am sure at times a Wednesday Tenerife was due to operate
but the route is now showing 6 weekly even over Christmas with no
Wenesday flight.
As for BHX-LPA, I can't be sure as I could not get the flight timings to show but there is a IT in the winter on a Monday and I suspect it will just
replace this service.
Pete
BHX-FUE even at one a week is an increase as ZB/MON do not currently fly this route.
Although I am sure at times a Wednesday Tenerife was due to operate
but the route is now showing 6 weekly even over Christmas with no
Wenesday flight.
As for BHX-LPA, I can't be sure as I could not get the flight timings to show but there is a IT in the winter on a Monday and I suspect it will just
replace this service.
Pete
Last edited by OltonPete; 5th Jul 2009 at 12:03. Reason: changed text
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MUFC_fan...actually it is increased frequency on some of the routes. MANLPA operates twice weekly during the main season and peaks dropping to one in the troughs (more than the single, at best, previous charter op). Given that the ACE services started in the same manner should give some insight into the way Monarch build routes i.e. if it works then the frequency will build.
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They were due to take delivery of an ex Easyjet A321 (G-OZBV) but the order was cancelled at the last minute. They have therefore been an aircraft short this summer and have had to sub in other airlines. An Astraeus 757 (G-STRW) is now operating for Monarch until mid September!
I wonder how much Monarch will have paid over the summer for sub-leasing in aircraft?
I wonder how much Monarch will have paid over the summer for sub-leasing in aircraft?