Monarchs Seat Pitch
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Ok, Surely we've all flew with Monarch at one time? I have, and had no problems, until i flew to Florida from Newcastle on their A330 plane.
From boarding the plane 'till getting off i had nothing but trouble!
My mum is only 5"5 and her knees were in the seat, when i saw this, i couldnt even think of what its going to be like when i sit down (or attempt to), i'm 6"3!
Okay, so i sit down, and i literally have to sit on my side with my back stuck into the arm rest and legs going accross into my mums legroom area, just to be able to get in! Even my flight to Rome with Ryanair had more legroom than that!
I would have moaned on to the crew, but i decided not to bother because it isnt their problem and i guesse there has been taller people with this problem, anyhow, she was kind enough to offer us an empty row so we had the middle seat free which was kind of her. What annoyed me was, she first moved a 4"11 grandma to the middle front seats that have more leg room "to make her more comfortable"
Anyways, the point of this topic is, is there no limit on leg room for flights as long as this? i mean, it was REALLY bad, and no, im not just being one of the moany passengers but its quite a risk, if i didnt stand up allot i wud have been in more pain than i was after the flight :S
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From boarding the plane 'till getting off i had nothing but trouble!
My mum is only 5"5 and her knees were in the seat, when i saw this, i couldnt even think of what its going to be like when i sit down (or attempt to), i'm 6"3!
Okay, so i sit down, and i literally have to sit on my side with my back stuck into the arm rest and legs going accross into my mums legroom area, just to be able to get in! Even my flight to Rome with Ryanair had more legroom than that!
I would have moaned on to the crew, but i decided not to bother because it isnt their problem and i guesse there has been taller people with this problem, anyhow, she was kind enough to offer us an empty row so we had the middle seat free which was kind of her. What annoyed me was, she first moved a 4"11 grandma to the middle front seats that have more leg room "to make her more comfortable"
Anyways, the point of this topic is, is there no limit on leg room for flights as long as this? i mean, it was REALLY bad, and no, im not just being one of the moany passengers but its quite a risk, if i didnt stand up allot i wud have been in more pain than i was after the flight :S
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I’m not sure about the removal of seats – the layout is Approved and you can’t just take a row out – well you can but then you’ll be flying with an Un-approved layout.
Unless they have LOPA for the new config and EO for the change.
It would be easier for them to instruct trolley dollies to give tall pax an empty next to them – if there are empties available.
Unless they have LOPA for the new config and EO for the change.
It would be easier for them to instruct trolley dollies to give tall pax an empty next to them – if there are empties available.
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MON A330's have the same pitch as every other charter A330 in the UK, they comply with minimums dictated by the CAA. This pitch is driven by the demands of the charterer in order to keep cost to a minimum / profit to a maximum, depending on your outlook.
Want more room? pay more money....market forces matey!
Want more room? pay more money....market forces matey!
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Besides XLA, Monarch and First Choice are the only ones who operate from NCL, couldn't get a seat on FCA for our desired dates, so Monarch it was (no chance of me getting on XLA, after the performance they've had from NCL this summer!)
Anyhow, regarding the comment of "Pay More", i was going to pay more, and i'm glad i didnt upgrade, because the seat pitch in "premium" was just as bad, i dont understand premium because;
- You board first? who wants to board first? when you board first it means your on the plane longer andf have people rummaging past you knocking you with their begs
- Private TV's? Well, thats just stupid, theyre so close infront of you theyd hurt your eyes!
-Wider seats? well, my ass fits into a normal one just fine
-More legroom? HAH! dont make me bloody laugh
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Anyhow, regarding the comment of "Pay More", i was going to pay more, and i'm glad i didnt upgrade, because the seat pitch in "premium" was just as bad, i dont understand premium because;
- You board first? who wants to board first? when you board first it means your on the plane longer andf have people rummaging past you knocking you with their begs
- Private TV's? Well, thats just stupid, theyre so close infront of you theyd hurt your eyes!
-Wider seats? well, my ass fits into a normal one just fine
-More legroom? HAH! dont make me bloody laugh
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I think you will find MON have just removed a row of seats from A cabin to provide more pitch on a couple of 757s. They are being used on schedule flights and it was diven by market forces!
I think you will find MON have just removed a row of seats from A cabin to provide more pitch on a couple of 757s. They are being used on schedule flights and it was diven by market forces!
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Qwerty = Yes – but I’m sure they didn’t “just remove seats” – if they did they would be flying illegally – there’s a fair amount of “background work” – new LOPA & Engineering order at the least.
So it’s not feasible to do this on a “pax load / per flight basis” – (ie 100 this time so take seats out – 110 tomorrow so them back in) - but it is feasible if they find they rarely fly with more than x pax to configure the plane to suit x pax.
I know some airlines that “route configure” – ie plane is on a to b for a month so one layout used – next month another route so different layout – they have more than one approved LOPA and EO’s to change between layouts.
If MON took a seat row out and increased the pitch of the remaining they may also have has to reposition the PSU’s – more paperwork.
My point was simply that something that sounds easy “take seats out” isn’t as easy as it sounds
I don’t think MON really care how many seats they have – as long as it’s not more than allowed by TCDS – which for the 752 is 164 or 219 or 224 or 239 and the 753 is 275 or 295 depending on the exits the plane was made with (FAA TCDS – UKCAA may differ) – they will reconfig to one seat if that’s what the customer wants, as long as it’s not just for one flight – or the customer pays LOTS.
So it’s not feasible to do this on a “pax load / per flight basis” – (ie 100 this time so take seats out – 110 tomorrow so them back in) - but it is feasible if they find they rarely fly with more than x pax to configure the plane to suit x pax.
I know some airlines that “route configure” – ie plane is on a to b for a month so one layout used – next month another route so different layout – they have more than one approved LOPA and EO’s to change between layouts.
If MON took a seat row out and increased the pitch of the remaining they may also have has to reposition the PSU’s – more paperwork.
My point was simply that something that sounds easy “take seats out” isn’t as easy as it sounds
I don’t think MON really care how many seats they have – as long as it’s not more than allowed by TCDS – which for the 752 is 164 or 219 or 224 or 239 and the 753 is 275 or 295 depending on the exits the plane was made with (FAA TCDS – UKCAA may differ) – they will reconfig to one seat if that’s what the customer wants, as long as it’s not just for one flight – or the customer pays LOTS.
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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
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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
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Big man – not sure if your shouting at me or not – but if you are please re-read my mails and then read the first two.
My reading was it was being made to sound as if you can just take seats out and put them back in as you feel fit – an opinion that actually quite a few people have because it looks easy and in reality is – it takes longer to get all the docs Approved than actually move the chairs.
I would be amazed if Monarch didn’t do it legally – but I can’t say that for all major airlines.
(and I can say that having once reviewed Monarchs docs for Regulatory Compliance)
If you weren’t shouting at me = sorry.
If we’re friends now – maybe I can suggest you grab a LOPA and let us who can’t be bothered to fill out the “your details booking form” on the website know the pitch – I’d guess 30” Standard, 32” “new config specials” with 34” in Premium.
Not important for me cause I’m not in the UK anymore – but Mr Guest may like to know.
My reading was it was being made to sound as if you can just take seats out and put them back in as you feel fit – an opinion that actually quite a few people have because it looks easy and in reality is – it takes longer to get all the docs Approved than actually move the chairs.
I would be amazed if Monarch didn’t do it legally – but I can’t say that for all major airlines.
(and I can say that having once reviewed Monarchs docs for Regulatory Compliance)
If you weren’t shouting at me = sorry.
If we’re friends now – maybe I can suggest you grab a LOPA and let us who can’t be bothered to fill out the “your details booking form” on the website know the pitch – I’d guess 30” Standard, 32” “new config specials” with 34” in Premium.
Not important for me cause I’m not in the UK anymore – but Mr Guest may like to know.
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Not aimed at you personally !
It does get me wound up when people like SamGuest post these comments that are unfounded.
It's people like that that give these airlines bad names, all due to a lack of knowledge.
My opinion is that unless you are in the know then you should keep the bad comments to yourself - you only end up looking stupid when people correct you !!!!!!!!
As for the seat pitch - I have to admit - I dont actually know !!!
I know that Monarch's A/c are all in line with all the other UK charter airlines.
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Not aimed at you personally !
It does get me wound up when people like SamGuest post these comments that are unfounded.
It's people like that that give these airlines bad names, all due to a lack of knowledge.
My opinion is that unless you are in the know then you should keep the bad comments to yourself - you only end up looking stupid when people correct you !!!!!!!!
As for the seat pitch - I have to admit - I dont actually know !!!
I know that Monarch's A/c are all in line with all the other UK charter airlines.
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Think Mr Guest was really just an unhappy pax – who hopefully now knows it wasn’t really Mons fault (certainly not if a Charter flight) and now knows a bit more about what it takes to change a config and how to get better legroom if there is a next time.
I’ll add two things – that don’t seem to have been mentioned –
One – the difference between a 30” and 32” (or even 34”) is difficult to see – partly because the pitch is measured from foot to foot not cushion to back – but is “telling" when you sit down, especially after four or five hours in flight.
Two – always try and get an Exit Row seat – the gap here is Mandated so you can get to the exit, and thus legroom in these rows is best – NEVER get the row behind an exit row.
Of course this is “general” – not type specific.
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Glad your not upset with me - never really went with the biiger they are the harder they fall idea - I try not to upset Bigmen
I’ll add two things – that don’t seem to have been mentioned –
One – the difference between a 30” and 32” (or even 34”) is difficult to see – partly because the pitch is measured from foot to foot not cushion to back – but is “telling" when you sit down, especially after four or five hours in flight.
Two – always try and get an Exit Row seat – the gap here is Mandated so you can get to the exit, and thus legroom in these rows is best – NEVER get the row behind an exit row.
Of course this is “general” – not type specific.
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Glad your not upset with me - never really went with the biiger they are the harder they fall idea - I try not to upset Bigmen
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I know that Monarch's A/c are all in line with all the other UK charter airlines
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FCA are offering more room, however fares are increasing exponentially per pitch inch! (as you would expect?).
Is it only on their long-haul planes or are they doing something similar on short haul? (Although I personally don't consider 3-4 hours a "short" haul lol)
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I have flown on a Monarch A321 with the new seat pitch in I think it is 6 rows. I was in one of the reconfigured seats. It is an excellent product, providing oodles of space and I am sure will be very popular.
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moan moan moan - if your tall it's tough - you have lots of benefits being tall (bigger pants, better views, able to get in clubs when you're 12 etc), but the drawbacks are having to pay adult busfares when you're 8 and having to fold your legs up in cattle class. you cant be trated differently you lanky g*t.
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SamGuest, I suggest you check your facts!
It is not difficult to check seat pitches online and you can tell then that Monarch "Premium Class" offers 34" seat pitch (as opposed to 29" at the back of the aircraft).
This compares favourably with, say, BA at 31" in economy class.
i was going to pay more, and i'm glad i didnt upgrade, because the seat pitch in "premium" was just as bad
This compares favourably with, say, BA at 31" in economy class.