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Monarch Discounts

I opened my email to find a promotional email from Monarch advising that there is now a sale on flights. They are currently offering at least £10 off 1.8 million seats.


Initially I thought ‘big deal £10 is hardly an offer’ but I thought I would look into it and see what ‘bargains’ they are offering.

Firstly I have looked at the October half term from the 24th to 31st October for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12). By ticking the box ‘I am flexible with these dates’ you get to see the prices of the flights on other days. Disappointly the fares are quite high over the half term period but really no surprise there.

I received the following quote for flying Sat 24th Oct returning Sat 31st oct.

Saturday, 24 Oct 09 London Luton to Alicante

Saturday, 31 Oct 09 Alicante to London Luton

Total Price £652.36

I then moved the outgoing flight to a day early on the Friday 24th October and the return flight to Friday 30th October

Friday, 23 Oct 09 London Luton to Alicante (15:05 18:35)

Friday, 30 Oct 09 Alicante to London Luton 19:05 20:35

Total Price £472.36

and as you can see there is £180 saving just from moving the flights forward by one day!

Flying outside Half Term

If you are able to fly outside half term then I found that there really are some great savings.

Compare the above with flying on the 11th and 18th October

Sunday, 11 Oct 09 London Luton to Alicante

Sunday, 18 Oct 09 Alicante to London Luton

Total Price £228.36

that price is for a family of 4 which is an amazing price.

For two adults travelling on these dates then you can get a flight for

Sunday, 11 Oct 09 London Luton to Alicante

Sunday, 18 Oct 09 Alicante to London Luton

Total Price £114.18
Now that is a bargain but not one that we would be able to take up which is disappointing. But hopefully this post will point someone in the direction of a great saving!

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