Monarch operates one Boeing 767-300. This aircraft was added in April 2005 when extra long-haul capacity was required and no Airbus A330s were available.

Manchester is a major base for Monarch - pictured at the airport is one the airline's six A320s, parked alongside three A321s. These aircraft types are mainly used by the airline for scheduled flights.

Monarch is the only airline in the UK operating A300s. These aircraft joined the company in 1990 and 1991 and despite their age are still viewed as an important part of the airline’s fleet.

Monarch was a launch customer for the Boeing 757 and still operates seven of the type. In charter configuration they carry 235 passengers, compared to 213 for scheduled operations.

Two A330s operated by Monarch fly around 4,000 hours each annually. They are mostly used for long-haul services to such places as Goa in India. The airline is considering replacing the type with the A350 or Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Although generally known as a charter carrier, 50% of Monarch Airlines' business is now scheduled flights. It operates six types of aircraft in a 28-strong fleet. Pictured is one of the eight A321s in current use.