Monarch Airlines

[Aviador]

Monarch announce summer 2016 Leeds Bradford Airport flights

The article says 80% of the airlines schedule has been released for summer 2016 but with more flights and destinations to follow.

The article says destinations now on sale for next summer from Leeds Bradford include Alicante, Barcelona, Dalaman, Faro, Larnaca, Mahon, Majorca and Tenerife.

I wonder if the remaining routes have been withheld because of the Greek crisis?

 

[lbaspotter]

I wonder if the remaining routes have been withheld because of the Greek crisis?

Monarch Airlines don't operate any Greek routes from LBA, Well not since they dropped Crete Heaklion last year. Just Naples and Antalya routes missing from been currently on sale from what I can see. More interested with the last sentence "Further flights and additional routes will be added to the summer 2016 schedule in the coming months".

I think the Naples route will be quietly dropped and replaced with something else as I have heard rumours of some city routes been added. Or maybe we might see a possible 3rd based aircraft for next summer, Now that would be Nice!

 

[Aviador]

I hope you are wrong on Naples LBAspotter, it's a place I have always wanted to visit. Notably it is the first time Naples has been served from LBA.

 

[Seasider]

If my memory serves me well, Naples was served by Orion A/W B737 in the early 1980's.

 

[Aviador]

I was born in 74 so I'm too young to remember that far back. (It's a while since I've been able to say I'm too young to remember!)

 

[rhinoscrazy]

I wonder if the remaining routes have been withheld because of the Greek crisis?

Monarch Airlines don't operate any Greek routes from LBA, Well not since they dropped Crete Heaklion last year. Just Naples and Antalya routes missing from been currently on sale from what I can see. More interested with the last sentence "Further flights and additional routes will be added to the summer 2016 schedule in the coming months".

I think the Naples route will be quietly dropped and replaced with something else as I have heard rumours of some city routes been added. Or maybe we might see a possible 3rd based aircraft for next summer, Now that would be Nice!

But wouldn't Cyprus count as a Greek route as they fly to Larnaca?

 

[Aviador]

I think Cyprus has its own government doesn't it?

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

If NAP is dropped I wouldn't be surprised if Jet2 pick the route up to expand in Italy especially after the latest events in tunisa (quite easily replace NBE with NAP). However I think we need more stands, better terminal infrastructure and easier road access before any of based airlines expand. So we'll just keep going round in a circle.

 

[lbaspotter]

The Airport has also just issued the following press release regarding Monarch's summer 2016 programme from LBA

Source: http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/media/1849/06072015-monarch-summer-2016-now-on-sale.pdf

PRESS RELEASE Issued: 6th July 2015

GET BOOKING EARLY FOR SUMMER 2016!
Monarch Airlines flights from Leeds Bradford® Airport now on sale

Monarch, the leading scheduled airline to leisure destinations, has announced the launch of more than 80% of its
summer schedule for 2016; including flights on sale from Leeds Bradford® Airport.

Destinations now on sale for Summer 16 from Leeds Bradford® Airport include Alicante, Barcelona, Dalaman,
Faro, Larnaca, Mahon, Majorca and Tenerife.

Marjan Schoeke, Head of Network Development for Monarch Airlines comments:
“We know our customers like time to plan their holidays in advance and take advantage of the best fares. The
summer 2016 schedule is focused on our core short-haul, pan-European destinations. We are pleased to be able
to release the most popular routes and destinations for advanced sale for next summer giving our customers a
head start on planning their breaks!”

Tony Hallwood Leeds Bradford® Airports Aviation Development Director said;
“Leeds Bradford®Airport welcomes the release of the Monarch summer 2016 flying programme serving eight sun
and city break destinations. With the flight programme on sale over three months earlier than last year, Yorkshire
travellers can be guaranteed the widest possible holiday choice flying to Spain, Portugal, Turkey and Cyprus.’’
Further flights and additional routes will be added to the summer 16 schedule in the coming months.

- ENDS –

It definitely would seem that Tony Hallwood has new routes up his sleeve for next summer which is obviously good news for us spotters if it means more flights.

 

[752]

GOOD NEWS

From beginning of June, Monarch will be starting a x3 weekly service to Malaga!

 

[ChurchFenton]

Naples also now appears to be back for next summer, twice weekly again.

 

[lbaspotter]

Here's the Monarch Airlines Summer 2016 schedule so far, 28x weekly flights, so still works out at 2x daily flights for the 2x based aircraft.

AGP – Malaga - Costa Del Sol = 3x weekly WED, THU, SUN
ALC – Alicante - Costa Blanca = 3x weekly TUE, THU, SUN
BCN – Barcelona = 3x weekly MON, FRI, SUN
DLM – Turkey - Dalaman = 3x weekly MON, WED, SAT
FAO – Faro = 5x weekly TUE, WED, THU, SAT, SUN
LCA – Cyprus Larnaca = 2x weekly WED, SAT
MAH – Mahon - Menorca = 2x weekly MON, FRI
NAP – Naples = 2x weekly MON, FRI
PMI – Palma - Majorca = 3x weekly TUE, THU, SAT
TFS – Tenerife South = 2x weekly TUE, FRI

Monday
AC2
MON1260 = LBA 06:15 - DLM 12:30 / MON1261 = DLM 13:20 - LBA 15:50
MON7584 = LBA 16:50 - MAH 20:30 / MON7585 = MAH 21:15 - LBA 22:55
AC2
MON1276 = LBA 07:30 - NAP 11:30 / MON1277 = NAP 12:20 - LBA 14:40
MON1254 = LBA 15:55 - BCN 19:20 / MON1255 = BCN 20:10 - LBA 21:50

Tuesday
AC1
MON7502 = LBA 06:15 - TFS 10:55 / MON7503 = TFS 11:45 - LBA 16:05
MON7516 = LBA 17:05 - PMI 20:50 / MON7517 = PMI 21:40 - LBA 23:30
AC2
MON1242 = LBA 07:10 - FAO 10:10 / MON1243 = FAO 11:00 - LBA 14:00
MON1236 = LBA 15:00 - ALC 18:40 / MON1237 = ALC 19:30 - LBA 21:25

Wednesday
AC1
MON1260 = LBA 06:15 - DLM 12:30 / MON1261 = DLM 13:20 - LBA 15:50
MON1242 = LBA 16:55 - FAO 19:55 / MON1243 = FAO 20:45 - LBA 23:45
AC2
MON1212 = LBA 07:05 - AGP 11:10 / MON1213 = AGP 12:00 - LBA 14:10
MON7508 = LBA 15:15 - LCA 22:10 / MON7509 = LCA 23:00 - LBA 02:20*

Thursday
AC1
MON1242 = LBA 07:10 - FAO 10:10 / MON1243 = FAO 11:00 - LBA 14:00
MON1236 = LBA 15:00 - ALC 18:40 / MON1237 = ALC 19:30 - LBA 21:25
AC2
MON1212 = LBA 08:00 - AGP 12:05 / MON1213 = AGP 12:55 - LBA 15:05
MON7516 = LBA 16:05 - PMI 19:50 / MON7517 = PMI 20:40 - LBA 22:30

Friday
AC1
MON1276 = LBA 06:50 - NAP 10:50 / MON1277 = NAP 11:50 - LBA 14:00
MON7502 = LBA 15:00 - TFS 19:40 / MON7503 = TFS 20:30 - LBA 00:50*
AC2
MON7584 = LBA 08:50 - MAH 12:30 / MON7585 = MAH 13:15 - LBA 14:55
MON1254 = LBA 15:55 - BCN 19:20 / MON1255 = BCN 20:10 - LBA 21:50

Saturday
AC1
MON1242 = LBA 07:10 - FAO 10:10 / MON1243 = FAO 11:00 - LBA 14:00
MON1260 = LBA 15:00 - DLM 21:15 / MON1261 = DLM 22:05 - LBA 00:35*
AC2
MON7516 = LBA 08:00 - PMI 11:45 / MON7517 = PMI 12:40 - LBA 14:15
MON7508 = LBA 15:15 - LCA 22:10 / MON7509 = LCA 23:00 - LBA 02:20*

Sunday
AC1
MON1242 = LBA 09:00 - FAO 12:00 / MON1243 = FAO 12:45 - LBA 15:45
MON1236 = LBA 16:45 - ALC 20:25 / MON1237 = ALC 21:15 - LBA 23:10
AC2
MON1212 = LBA 08:00 - AGP 12:05 / MON1213 = AGP 12:55 - LBA 15:05
MON1254 = LBA 16:55 - BCN 20:20 / MON1255 = BCN 21:05 - LBA 22:45

 

[lbaspotter]

Full Press release now issued: http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/media/1873/monarch-summer-16-2nd-phase.pdf

PRESS RELEASE Date of Issue: 30 July 2015

MONARCH AIRLINES LAUNCH NEW ROUTE TO MALAGA FROM LEEDS BRADFORD FOR SUMMER 2016

Monarch, the leading scheduled airline to leisure destinations, today added an additional 7 weekly flight frequencies to its summer 2016 schedule from Leeds Bradford Airport including a new route from LBA™ to Malaga.

Additional Leeds Bradford routes and frequencies now on sale for summer 2016 include;
Leeds Bradford to Malaga - new route – 3 x weekly flights
Leeds Bradford to Naples- 2 x weekly flights

The new summer 2016 schedule from Leeds Bradford also includes increased frequencies to Faro on the Algarve and Dalaman in Turkey with flights at sociable flight times; allowing customers to escape for a weekend or a longer break to some of Europe’s most popular leisure destinations.

Marjan Schoeke, Head of Network Development for Monarch Airlines comments: “Next year’s schedule (summer 16) offers more flights from our most popular destinations at Leeds Bradford as well as introducing a new route to Malaga on the Costa Del Sol. This follows the launch of our summer 2016 programme last month when over 80% of Leeds Bradford’s summer schedule went on sale.”

Tony Hallwood Leeds Bradford Airports Aviation Development Director said: "The introduction of Malaga from Leeds Bradford is a welcome addition to the Monarch route network serving the Costa Del Sol region for holidaymakers and overseas property owners alike. The continuation of the Naples programme for Summer 2016 means that the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sorrento will once again welcome visitors from Yorkshire whilst the additional flights added to Faro and Dalaman will mean that Monarch will offer increased choice across 10 sun and city destinations from Leeds Bradford.’’

-ENDS -
Monarch Summer 2016 programme is available to book from 30th July 2015 at www.monarch.co.uk
Monarch flights from Leeds Bradford® will operate to 10 destinations across 5 countires in Summer 2016 to Alicante, Malaga, Barcelona, Majorca, Menorca and Tenerife in Spain, Faro in Portugal, Larnaca in Cyprus, Dalaman in Turkey and Naples in Italy

 

[Aviador]

I know that some will be unhappy we're not seeing a new route here and some will say there is too much capacity on the Malaga route from Leeds Bradford Airport. The stats show otherwise with over 62,000 travelling to Malaga from Manchester this May in comparison with Leeds which saw just over 26,000.

Lets face it, Airlines wont tale LBA seriously until LBA can punch it's weight on existing routes.

 

[LBA787]

Great news for LBA and monarch with another hole in their network filled. I really like them and am glad to see them growing stronger as the weeks go by at LBA.

Hopefully they can sort their financial woes and have a positive future.

:crazy:

 

[countdacash]

Great news - more competition on the Malaga route can only be of benefit to the paying customer

 

[lbaspotter]

Guessing snowman1 will be happy with the news about extra flights available To Malaga with Monarch and Cosmos Holidays.

 

[Tarn Spotter]

As a frequent user of the Leeds-Malaga route.
Since Ryanair became more user friendly for me, total seat allocation, priority booking, guaranteed cabin luggage etc, have yet to find a price that competes with Jet2 as Ryanair hold luggage costs so high.
I have just done a dummy booking with Monarch for the dates we have booked with Jet2 for next May and today Monarch is £18 dearer, we booked late May 2015 as soon as booking came on line. So Monarch are just price matching and a couple of months behind, the only advantage I would have got is the 7.05 departure time, our is 9.35am. The october school holiday costs seem very cheap on Monarch, may have to take advantage.

 

[lbaspotter]

Monarch confirmed as operating an additional 7 weekly departures in summer 2016 over summer 2015.

Interesting quote from White Heathers update from the recent Airport Consultative Committee meeting she attended.

Does anyone happen to know where the 7x extra Monarch departures are going to operate to next summer and will they be operated by the LBA based aircraft or non based units? I only ask because as things stand it looks as though Monarch Airlines has 28x weekly departures on sale and planned again from LBA next summer 2016 which is the same as this and last year...

 

[752]

Can anybody make out what is going on with Monarch's April schedule?

it seems very strange for example Alicante is operating x7 weekly with x2 flights on a Thursday, however when you look at May it drops back to x3 weekly.

In April BCN goes up to x4 weekly from x3, then drops back to x3 in May

Is it just to fill the schedule up until May?