MONARCH
#16
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Location: Malaga
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Re: MONARCH
No they dont. I have just recently flown back from the UK using Monach and they certainly didnt charge me and whats more I got the seat I asked for at the check in desk
#17
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Joined: Jun 2010
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Re: MONARCH
Surreygirl is right - no charge at check in.
#18
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Location: Moraira
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Re: MONARCH
The charge made when choosing a seat allocation online is for the choice not for the online service.
Just a word in support of Monarch. We recently travelled back to Manchester from Alicante using Monarch on the day of the general strike in Spain. Most of the Ryanair and Easyjet flights (if not all) seemed to be cancelled and many people were trying to get onto the Monarch flight. The service and helpfulness of the staff was exemplary and at least they continued to fly. I, like others have suffered delays with Monarch but I have also suffered delays with just about every major airline I have ever used including BA, Virgin, Delta, United etc. I have never used Ryanair so I cannot comment.
Just a word in support of Monarch. We recently travelled back to Manchester from Alicante using Monarch on the day of the general strike in Spain. Most of the Ryanair and Easyjet flights (if not all) seemed to be cancelled and many people were trying to get onto the Monarch flight. The service and helpfulness of the staff was exemplary and at least they continued to fly. I, like others have suffered delays with Monarch but I have also suffered delays with just about every major airline I have ever used including BA, Virgin, Delta, United etc. I have never used Ryanair so I cannot comment.
#19
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Re: MONARCH
You cannot check in online unless you purchase a seat. This is wrong - IMO
#20
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Location: Moraira
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Re: MONARCH
I made no comment about the ability to check in online only the rationale for the charge. If you don't elect to choose your seats online and pay for the privilege then clearly you have to book in at the airport to be allocated seats ( at no charge)
#22
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Location: Malaga
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Re: MONARCH
No that is the only thing it is not clear and it took me a while to work it out. Just another trick up their sleeves I suppose to make a bit more money
#23
Re: MONARCH
They have just had a good offer on and we did not continue since Faro /Luton was cheaper on squeezyjet if you paid for the seat so their loss!