Monarch to introduce new routes to Croatia, Greece and Italy

Manchester to Dubrovnik, Milan, Venice and Verona; Birmingham to Dubrovnik, Heraklion, Milan, Rome and Venice; Gatwick to Dubrovnik, Heraklion, Milan and Venice and Luton to Rome, are 14 new routes added to Monarch Airlines scheduled operation for summer 2012.  Joining the airline are two further 174-seat Airbus A320s bringing the total up to five.  The airline also operates 16 Airbus A321s in a 214-seat configuration, four Airbus A300-600Rs (352 seats), two A330s (374 seats), and three Boeing 757s (229 seats).  An order for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners was recently cancelled, the airline saying it was due to delivery delays.

Commenting on the expansion plans Managing Director of Monarch Airlines, Kevin George, said: “The strategy for Monarch Airlines is now firmly focused on its scheduled operations and we are delighted to be adding these new routes to our already extensive network of leisure destinations across Europe.

“Adding Italy to our network will further reinforce our position as the leading leisure focused airline serving the Mediterranean and the Canaries.  The addition of two new aircraft to the fleet is great news, and marks the start of our fleet expansion plans, which will see the fleet grow from 30 to around 40 aircraft in the medium term.” www.monarch.co.uk

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