Monarchs Seat Pitch
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Originally Posted by bigMANofMAN
You really should make sure you know what you are talking about before you make comments !
Monarch Have removed a row of seats from certain A/c
It was all done officially too !!! Lots of Paperwork and Yes the PSU's were all moved to suit the new layout.
This was done to allow more leg room in the first few rows which Monarch charge more money for - The same way most airlines are going.
With regard to the Premium cabin - Yes there is more leg room- Yes there are seatback tellys - Yes the service is better and Yes you do get more for your money
bigMANofMAN
Monarch Have removed a row of seats from certain A/c
It was all done officially too !!! Lots of Paperwork and Yes the PSU's were all moved to suit the new layout.
This was done to allow more leg room in the first few rows which Monarch charge more money for - The same way most airlines are going.
With regard to the Premium cabin - Yes there is more leg room- Yes there are seatback tellys - Yes the service is better and Yes you do get more for your money
bigMANofMAN
Im flying Monarch to Male later this year. Im concidering getting my flights swapped to First Choice. Do you know if the Monarch Premium Seats are made of leather?
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Peter
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Originally Posted by Harry the Hound
Should of travelled FCA!
Im not really sure that leather seats matter as long as they are more comfortable than cattle.
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Hi All,
For future reference FCA is definitely worth the concideration.
Their newly designed 767 cabin layout is fantastic. The whole a/c apholstery is leather and every single seat (258 of them I believe - which is less than the average charterer) has its own, personal tv. 33" pitch in Star Class (economy) or 36" in Star Class Premier. Premier even comes with mood lighting - a colourful display to suit the time of day. All the extras - good quality food, comp drinks inc pre-take off cocktail and dedicated crew - what more can you ask for? Admittedly, you will pay more for the privelage but personally if I'm forking out a small fortune for a holiday, I'd rather invest an extra few numbers for the comfort rather than spend my well earned holiday on a couch because I can't stand up!
Also, I've travelled all over with a number of airlines and I must admit - FCA have some fantastic crew. It's actually nice to see some people who appear to enjoy their job and know how to have a laugh. I'd travel with them again.
For future reference FCA is definitely worth the concideration.
Their newly designed 767 cabin layout is fantastic. The whole a/c apholstery is leather and every single seat (258 of them I believe - which is less than the average charterer) has its own, personal tv. 33" pitch in Star Class (economy) or 36" in Star Class Premier. Premier even comes with mood lighting - a colourful display to suit the time of day. All the extras - good quality food, comp drinks inc pre-take off cocktail and dedicated crew - what more can you ask for? Admittedly, you will pay more for the privelage but personally if I'm forking out a small fortune for a holiday, I'd rather invest an extra few numbers for the comfort rather than spend my well earned holiday on a couch because I can't stand up!
Also, I've travelled all over with a number of airlines and I must admit - FCA have some fantastic crew. It's actually nice to see some people who appear to enjoy their job and know how to have a laugh. I'd travel with them again.
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I'd like to echo the points above regarding FCA. The seat pitch is excellent, even in the standard seats, but please note this only applies to their long haul routes. on short haul, the seat pitch is the usual crappy 28 or 29 inches, which is pretty uncomfortable for anyone over 5 foot eight. Short haul can mean flights where you are on the aircraft for over five and a half hours, which by my reasoning is a long time.
It should be noted that Monarch offer a 'premium' product on their shorter routes, which DOES NOT give greater seat pitch, that only applies on the long haul routes, in some instances.
Best bet long haul charter is definitely FCA (first choice), without a question.
Posters above who merrily say if you want more room, you just pay for it, clearly don't travel much. On many charter flights/routes, these premium (extra legroom) options just do not exist!
It should be noted that Monarch offer a 'premium' product on their shorter routes, which DOES NOT give greater seat pitch, that only applies on the long haul routes, in some instances.
Best bet long haul charter is definitely FCA (first choice), without a question.
Posters above who merrily say if you want more room, you just pay for it, clearly don't travel much. On many charter flights/routes, these premium (extra legroom) options just do not exist!
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Monarch Scheduled offer 6" extra legroom seats at a supplement of £15 per flight and you can select your own specific seat. These seats are located at the front of the aircraft and are NOT the emergency exit seats.
I am 6'0" tall and have never found an issue with IT seating. Just back from Faro, that was quite OK for me, likewise trips in past years.
I guess it's the way you sit. Yes, if I slouch lazily forward in BA Club my knees touch the seat in front.
I guess it's the way you sit. Yes, if I slouch lazily forward in BA Club my knees touch the seat in front.
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WHBM,
It is fantsastic that you really enjoy cramped seating. The experience for other people however, is not the same, whether slouching or not. Even a midget could slouch forward to make knees hit the seat in front, so are you suggesting that the only reason other people find seating cramped is because they slouch?
First choice airlines are head and shoulders above other charter operators on long haul, as even their bog standard (non premium) pitch is better than BA/Virgin/Quantas economy long haul. No other charter operator offers this as standard. It is quite excellent, and much better than Monarch standard seat pitch.
It is fantsastic that you really enjoy cramped seating. The experience for other people however, is not the same, whether slouching or not. Even a midget could slouch forward to make knees hit the seat in front, so are you suggesting that the only reason other people find seating cramped is because they slouch?
First choice airlines are head and shoulders above other charter operators on long haul, as even their bog standard (non premium) pitch is better than BA/Virgin/Quantas economy long haul. No other charter operator offers this as standard. It is quite excellent, and much better than Monarch standard seat pitch.
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Space and cost
Recently I flew to Tenerife with Monarch Scheduled.What a great fligth. I Paid for extra-legroom seats I booked the seat numbers when I made my reservation and was very pleased with both the Seating and Cabin service. So Pay the extra and enjoy the flight I say Otherwise sit in the back and don't moan.The flight was better than BA Scheduled so put that in your pipe and smoke it ( as they used to say)
Originally Posted by 10secondsurvey
WHBM,
It is fantastic that you really enjoy cramped seating.
It is fantastic that you really enjoy cramped seating.
I've also done several business trips UK to Australia in Y (Cathay/Malaysian), that was OK too. Woman in our office only 5'2" and notably younger than yours truly did the same. Moan moan moan.
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Heard a pax the other day say that we make the seat pitch so small, to force tall peple to upgrade to extra leg room. He said that the £10 extra legroom charge is a tax on tall people!!
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what a load of sh!te.....
If you aren't happy with 34" pitch seats, which is more than BA economy, then there's no pleasing you. People over 6ft tall fit into these seats easily, and they are very comfrotable.
SOme people just wont be happy unless they get a bloody armchair and a poof to rest there stinkng feet on...for economy class!!
FFS!
If you aren't happy with 34" pitch seats, which is more than BA economy, then there's no pleasing you. People over 6ft tall fit into these seats easily, and they are very comfrotable.
SOme people just wont be happy unless they get a bloody armchair and a poof to rest there stinkng feet on...for economy class!!
FFS!
