Industry leaders and frontline staff have taken to social media to express their sadness at the demise of Monarch Airlines and pledge support for its customers and staff.
Confirmation that the airline would be entering administration came at 4am on Monday morning, after last-ditch attempts to renew its Atol failed.
In a series of tweets, Hugh Morgan, Cosmos chairman and former chairman of Monarch Travel Group, described the developments as a ‘very sad day’ and posted ‘RIP’ to Monarch.
He added:
It is going to be a very tough period for a lot of very good people, and customers.
And then tweeted a picture of Monarch staff and said:
What a shame to lose such great service!!!!
Brian Young, managing director of G Adventures and former Monarch Group sales director, said:
Sad to wake up to the news about Monarch such a shame.
John McEwan, former Abta chairman, wrote on travelweekly.co.uk:
Very sorry to hear that Monarch Airlines has gone into administration. My thoughts are with all of the dedicated staff of the company.
Lindsay Garvey-Jones, national partnerships manager for Holiday Extras, said:
Enormously sad to see this British fave collapse – thoughts are with travel chums & colleagues.
James Broughton, former partner marketing manager at Leeds Bradford Airport, said:
Thoughts are with my friends & ex-colleagues at #Monarch. Some of the most professional & creative people I’ve worked with.
Travel agent Laura’s Travel Village said:
Thoughts go out to all the loyal staff who have stayed with the company.
Pilot Steve Pearson said:
This company took me in with zero experience, I owe them everything. It’s been amazing!!!!
Travel technology specialist Zolv said:
So sorry to hear the sad news from #Monarch this morning. You are fabulous people and we hope we get work with you again soon.
Keep up with the latest news and reaction throughought the day at travelweekly.co.uk.
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