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Monarch Airlines, which went bankrupt in 2017, has launched a new website, leading to speculations that they might soon return to the UK skies.

The airline that used to operate at Orlando International Airport moved to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) before going bankrupt, leaving thousands of passengers stranded abroad and resulting in other airlines repatriating passengers.

According to the new website https://letsmonarch.co.uk, they are currently building a new version of Monarch for their customers.

The text provides information about the company numbers, including Monarch Airlines Limited and Monarch Holidays Limited.

@SPD_Travels announced on Twitter that the venture plans to start operations this year, despite not yet having filed for an Air Operator's Certificate.

If they do become operational, obtaining an AOC could bring benefits, but also potential competition complexities.

Since their bankruptcy in 2017, TUI, BA, Virgin, Aer Lingus, and Norse Atlantic Airways have taken over the space, especially after Thomas Cook's bankruptcy.

The website provides limited information about the relaunch of Monarch, leaving many questions unanswered, including the aircraft types and destinations.

On Companies House, the new Monarch Airlines Limited was established in January 2023. Yesterday, directors were assigned and a registered office was set up in Luton.

The Chairman of the Board is Daniel Ellingham, who was appointed last month according to his LinkedIn profile. He has served as an advisor to Swissair's board from January 1991 to March 1999 and Austrian Airlines' board from 2003 to 2005.

As ever we will keep an eye on this,  and bring you more news as we get them.