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Thanks for that. Does the arrival of these 2 additional 321s tie in with the routes already announced for summer 2007 or is there room for further route expansion once they've entered the fleet?
Thanks for that. Does the arrival of these 2 additional 321s tie in with the routes already announced for summer 2007 or is there room for further route expansion once they've entered the fleet?
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FlyZB, you will find it's 3 more A321 to join the fleet.
OZBM & OZBN in March & OZBO in May.
You will find that even though OZBM is painted it is not with Monarch and not registered as OZBM.
It is in storage at EMA, with the aircraft leasing company that own it.
Two of the A321s replace two B757s that were used last summer flying schedule ZB flights.
All B757s are flying in charter config this summer, with one a/c as a spare to cover the Schedule and Charter fleets.
Hope this clears everything up
OZBM & OZBN in March & OZBO in May.
You will find that even though OZBM is painted it is not with Monarch and not registered as OZBM.
It is in storage at EMA, with the aircraft leasing company that own it.
Two of the A321s replace two B757s that were used last summer flying schedule ZB flights.
All B757s are flying in charter config this summer, with one a/c as a spare to cover the Schedule and Charter fleets.
Hope this clears everything up
Not until thay can find some newer vellly cheap ones 
MON don't have a great reputation for paying for quality, hence the baby bus fleet
, although mayby the 787 is a change of heart, that is until they sell the production slots and buy crappy old A330-200's
MON don't have a great reputation for paying for quality, hence the baby bus fleet
, although mayby the 787 is a change of heart, that is until they sell the production slots and buy crappy old A330-200's
My point exactly, in essense MON sold the rights to EVA, through a lease arrangement. It remains to be seen if we do the same again with the 787..early airframe slots will be worth a pretty penny
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For this Summer all A320 & A321 will be used for ZB flights, as they have reduced seating for the ZB flights.
However A300, A330 will be operating some ZB flights during the summer and l hear the B767 may be also.
The B757 may fill in for the odd ZB flight, but they are back to charter config this summer and one a/c is a back-up a/c for the summer.
The A320 & A321 may also fly the odd charter rotation as well, especially at night.
Hope this is of help.
For this Summer all A320 & A321 will be used for ZB flights, as they have reduced seating for the ZB flights.
However A300, A330 will be operating some ZB flights during the summer and l hear the B767 may be also.
The B757 may fill in for the odd ZB flight, but they are back to charter config this summer and one a/c is a back-up a/c for the summer.
The A320 & A321 may also fly the odd charter rotation as well, especially at night.
Hope this is of help.
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Bhx - Alc
Flying with them lots this summer since the demise of last years regular (FlyBe) I must say that on that route last summer on the occasional ZB trip I was impressed with the turnout of the A/C in comparison with the BE flights I used.
Will it be the same aircraft this summer down to ALC ? I now no longer fly anywhere much to ALC since my family moved down there so I am not seeing much variety on the aircraft.
Will it be the same aircraft this summer down to ALC ? I now no longer fly anywhere much to ALC since my family moved down there so I am not seeing much variety on the aircraft.
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General Praise .. . .
. . . . . where its due.
(I am not a Monarch employee BTW)
This Fri out / Sunday return flight to ALC was one of the best I have had.
They (MON) are a cut above the other LCC I use to ALC.
The aircraft (A320) was exceptionally well turned out (I paid the extra £15 for 3C) and the extra legroom was nice but the other seats looked to have a better pitch than others carriers and were in good really good condition. The leather seats were much better than recently experienced on other carriers and the CC seemed very experienced, organised, coureous and well . . . . just nice !!
Free papers, free used of clean new headphones and IFE make all the difference. (even hot hand / face towels for all pax)
5 minute early departure, 10 minute early land and the pilot did one of those "are we down yet" landings - probably scrubbed the tyres as a result though
To be honest I couldn't tell the difference cost wise with the other BHX and CVT LCC's but it was really impressive.
Praise where it is due
(I am not a Monarch employee BTW)
This Fri out / Sunday return flight to ALC was one of the best I have had.
They (MON) are a cut above the other LCC I use to ALC.
The aircraft (A320) was exceptionally well turned out (I paid the extra £15 for 3C) and the extra legroom was nice but the other seats looked to have a better pitch than others carriers and were in good really good condition. The leather seats were much better than recently experienced on other carriers and the CC seemed very experienced, organised, coureous and well . . . . just nice !!
Free papers, free used of clean new headphones and IFE make all the difference. (even hot hand / face towels for all pax)
5 minute early departure, 10 minute early land and the pilot did one of those "are we down yet" landings - probably scrubbed the tyres as a result though
To be honest I couldn't tell the difference cost wise with the other BHX and CVT LCC's but it was really impressive.
Praise where it is due
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General Praise ....
Must say I echo CVTDog's praise.
I travel ZB two to three times each year to Faro and every flight is the same. Excellent punctuality, clean and comfortable aircraft, friendly and efficient CC and good selection of surprisingly good food.
I travel ZB two to three times each year to Faro and every flight is the same. Excellent punctuality, clean and comfortable aircraft, friendly and efficient CC and good selection of surprisingly good food.
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CVTDog & TSR2...
You will find a lot of people who use ZB echoing your praise, myself included. For an LCC, whos prices match those of LS, WW, U2 etc, their overall service and passenger experience is superior to any of their rivals which is why people choose to fly with them on a regular basis. Ask for the opinions of passengers using Monarch charter (MON) as part of a package tour though and you'll find that the feedback won't be so good, particularly for long haul. I've said it a few times before and I'll say it again, is it time for Monarch to ditch their charter operations in favour of an all scheduled (LCC) service?
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monarch are the best to fly with
Monarch are the best airline to fly with out of bhx i would say. The ZB service is outstanding as is the MON flights. Would not fly with anyone else has to be monarch for me all the time. The cabin crew are friendly and look after you well, my mother is nervous flyer and the cabin crew are always on hand to put her mind at rest, The aircraft are always clean and the seats are really comfy aswell for airline seats the meals are great also.
The flights always leave on time or early i wonder if that has something to do with good relantionship they have with there ground handlers who I believe are called "swissport"?.
Keep up the good work monarch you tick all the right boxes for me.
The flights always leave on time or early i wonder if that has something to do with good relantionship they have with there ground handlers who I believe are called "swissport"?.
Keep up the good work monarch you tick all the right boxes for me.
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Why would Monarch ditch the charter work? Utter madness, once the contract is signed with the charterer it is money in the bank. The schedule market is far harder to make money in.
As far as charter airlines go they are much like any other.
As far as charter airlines go they are much like any other.
