Monarch to reconfigure long-haul aircraft this autumn
Monarch is changing the lay-out of its two long-haul A330 aircraft in November, increasing seat pitch in economy by two inches.
Two rows of seats are being taken out to reduce the overall number of seats from 325 to 307, which will allow the airline to offer an economy seat pitch of between 31 and 33 inches.
The reconfiguration follows the success of similar changes on its Airbus shorthaul fleet at the end of 2005.
Alan Murray, director and managing director of sister company, First Aviation, said: “Positive feedback has been instrumental to the airline’s decision to extend the cabin reconfiguration to the long haul fleet of A330 aircraft, which traditionally operate on routes to the Maldives, Goa, Orlando, Calgary and Barbados amongst others.
“Our Premium Cabin offering will still be available on these flights providing passengers with additional service benefits, including an even greater seat pitch and wider seats, complimentary bar service and an alternative catering selection.”
By Bev Fearis
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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