Monarch changes baggage rules

Monarch Airlines has introduced a new baggage allowance of 10kg for infants, in an effort to make travelling easier for families.

The Luton-based, British carrier is now allowing passengers booking with their children the additional 10kg on top of the present allowance of 20kg of hold baggage and 10kgs of hand luggage per person.

Monarch was also keen to explain that this further weight allocation does not include pushchairs, pram or car seats, which are still permitted for no extra cost.

Liz Savage, managing director of Monarch's scheduled service, believes that this service will benefit families who usually have trouble carrying all their "essential holiday items". She said: "Monarch is committed to providing great customer care and service to all of its passengers and parents can now have peace of mind when travelling that they do not need to sacrifice other items to make way for necessities."

Monarch operates both charter and low cost scheduled services to domestic and European destinations.

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