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After a short break, the Monarch Enthusiast Days are back! Whether you’ve been a regular on our popular events, or have been dying to hear about the next one, the next event is imminent and we’re going international!
On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July, we’re taking the Enthusiast Day concept to Italy. We’ll be offering you the chance to sample the fantastic Monarch service on one of our newest scheduled routes to one of Europe’s most famous airports, Milan Malpensa. In addition to return flights from either Manchester of Gatwick airports to Malpensa, you will enjoy an overnight stay in the Sheraton Airport Hotel, guided tours of the fantastic “Volandia” aviation museum and behind the scenes access to one of Italy’s busiest airports, including the unique opportunity to go to the top of the Air Traffic Control tower!
Trips will depart from Manchester and London Gatwick Airports, so take your pick, and we look forward to welcoming you along. The itineraries can be found below:
From Manchester:
Thursday 5th July 2012
1200 – Assemble at Monarch Airlines’ check-in, Terminal 2, Manchester Airport
Collect boarding passes for our flight to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
1410 – Depart on Monarch Airlines scheduled service ZB1398 to Milan Malpensa
The flight operates on a Monarch Airlines Airbus A321-200
1720 – Arrive at Milan Malpensa
1800 – Check in to our rooms at the Sheraton Hotel, Malpensa Airport, opposite Terminal 1
The evening is then free for you to enjoy dinner or explore the various photo opportunities around the Malpensa perimeter. A map showing safe spots in the area around Terminal 1 will be provided.
Friday 6th July 2012
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Sheraton hotel at your leisure
0915 – Assemble in the hotel reception area prior to our first visit of the day
0930 – Guided tours of some of the behind-the-scenes locations in Terminal 1, including:
• Baggage Handling System
• Airport Control Room
• VIP Lounge
1100 – A unique and very special opportunity to visit the Malpensa Air Traffic Control Tower
1300 – After a short walk, there will be a break for lunch in the café at the “Volandia” museum
1430 – An English-speaking tour of Volandia has been arranged, including:
• Various exhibits on the history of aeronautics in Italy
• The Space Pavilion
• Flight Simulators
1730 – A short walk will take us back the Terminal 1 Departures Hall
1800 – Check-in for our return flight to Manchester
2030 – Depart on Monarch Airlines scheduled service ZB1399 to Manchester
The flight operates on a Monarch Airlines Airbus A321-200
2135 – Arrive at Manchester Airport, Terminal 2
2145 – Proceed through arrivals and say our goodbyes
From Gatwick:
Thursday 5th July 2012
1345 – Assemble at Monarch Airlines’ check-in, South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport
Collect Boarding Passes for our flight to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
1600 – Depart on Monarch Airlines scheduled service ZB7206 to Milan Malpensa
The flight operates on a Monarch Airlines Airbus A320-200
1855 – Arrive at Milan Malpensa
1945 – Check in to our rooms at the Sheraton Hotel, Malpensa Airport, opposite Terminal 1
The evening is then free for you to enjoy dinner or explore the various photo opportunities around the Malpensa perimeter. A map showing safe spots in the area around Terminal 1 will be provided.
Friday 6th July 2012
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Sheraton hotel at your leisure
0915 – Assemble in the hotel reception area prior to our first visit of the day
0930 – Guided tours of some of the behind-the-scenes locations in Terminal 1, including:
• Baggage Handling System
• Airport Control Room
• VIP Lounge
1100 – A unique and very special opportunity to visit the Malpensa Air Traffic Control Tower
1300 – After a short walk, there will be a break for lunch in the café at the “Volandia” museum
1430 – An English-speaking tour of Volandia has been arranged, including:
• Various exhibits on the history of aeronautics in Italy
• The Space Pavilion
• Flight Simulators
1730 – A short walk will take us back the Terminal 1 Departures Hall
1800 – Check-in for our return flight to London
1955 – Depart on Monarch Airlines scheduled service ZB7207 to London Gatwick
The flight operates on a Monarch Airlines Airbus A321-200
2040 – Arrive at London Gatwick Airport, South Terminal
2100 – Proceed through arrivals and say our goodbyes
The event will be escorted by Monarch Airlines staff members who will be on hand to answer questions. The Volandia tour will be escorted by museum volunteers, and tours of the Malpensa facilities will be escorted by SEA staff. There will be plenty of walking, so guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes, and pack lightly.
All this for just £149 per person in a single room or £129 per person sharing a twin or double room
Places are limited – so book now via Monarch Airlines Reservations: 0843 227 1312 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
Ts & Cs
Included in the price: Fares and Taxes for your roundtrip flights to Milan, bed & breakfast accommodation at the Sheraton Hotel – Malpensa Airport, guided tours of the Volandia Museum, escorted “behind-the-scenes” visits at Malpensa Airport and the services of a Monarch Airlines staff member for the duration of the event.
Excludes: Credit Card Booking Fees, Seat Reservation Charges (£9.99 each way for extra leg room seats and £5.99 each way for standard seats), in-flight meals (£7.99 each way), and all meals in Milan
Flights provided are subject to our terms and conditions – please see www.monarch.co.uk for further information. Accommodation is provided by the Sheraton Hotel Group and is subject to their terms and conditions. Tours may be cancelled without notice to you in the event of a security or operational related issue at the airport. You acknowledge that you will have appropriate travel insurance in place for this trip. Bookings are non-refundable and we do not allow for changes to be made.
So what do you think? What are you most looking forward to in this event? Let us know in the comments below.