Holidays in Grenada - how to get there

How do we get to Grenada?

We use a choice of three airlines, all departing from London Gatwick, as follows:

Monarch Airlines (charter flight)
Summer 2010 (5 May – 27 October)
Wednesday: direct outbound, stopping in Tobago on the return.
Winter 2010/2011 (4 November - 28 April 2011)
Thursday: direct outbound, stopping in Tobago on the return.

British Airways (scheduled flight)
Year round
Tuesday and Sunday: making a stop in Barbados in both directions
Other options
There are also daily flights to Barbados, which can connect with a local flight to Grenada.

Virgin Atlantic Airways (scheduled flight)
Year round
Thursday: making a stop in Tobago in both directions.

How long are the journeys?

The flight time can vary depending on the route but is generally between 8.5 – 10.5 hours.

What durations are you able to offer?

We can offer holidays in increments of seven nights flying with all the above airlines, although the British Airways service from Gatwick also allows holidays of any duration when flying via Barbados. During the winter months we can, of course, combine the Tuesday and Friday services.

Could we have access to airport lounge facilities?

Yes – there are a number of lounges at Gatwick’s North and South terminals available to pre-book from £18.50 per person.

What classes of travel are available?

Monarch Airlines
Offers two classes, economy and premium

Premium:

Wider seats and extra leg room with a 34” seat pitch
Increased seat recline, with adjustable headrests
Individual seat back or personal video entertainment system
Complimentary use of upgraded headsets
Give-away amenity packs
Complimentary welcome drink and free bar service
Upgraded catering with a choice of entrée and a superior wine
Dedicated check-in counters at most airports
Priority boarding and baggage reclaim

British Airways
Offer three classes: World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium) and Club, when travelling on the Grenada service. First class is also available when using the flight via Barbados. See our British Airways section for full details.

Virgin Atlantic
Offers three classes: Economy, Premium Economy and Upper class.

Can I pre-book my seats?

Monarch Airlines
Extra leg room and pre-bookable seats, in economy, can be booked directly with Monarch customer services as follows:
Extra leg room seats are £70 each passenger return and can be booked by calling 0871 225 2555
Pre-booked seats together are £18 each passenger return and can be booked by calling 0871 225 3555.

You will need to have the following information to hand:

Dates of travel and destination
Flight numbers
Flight booking reference (to be advised by us)
Names of all passengers
Credit or debit card details

Please note: Bookings for extra leg room and group seating can only be made between 90 and four days prior to departure date. Specific seat numbers will be advised at check-in. Seats booked together may be separated by an aisle.

On certain routes extra leg room seats can only be offered adjacent to the emergency exit rows. In these cases standard CAA regulations regarding minimum age (16 years +) and mobility restrictions may apply. Monarch Airlines reserves the right to move any passengers that the cabin crew feel are unsuitable for exit row seats.

For clients travelling in Premium we are happy to pass your preferred seating request to the airline, but cannot guarantee seat numbers.

British Airways
BA recently launched a new seating policy. This means that we are no longer able to pre book your seats when you book your holiday, however once we have ticketed your booking (approximately 6 weeks prior to travel) you may pay a fee to select your seats.

The charge for this service is £20 per person per sector for general seats in the World Traveller and £25 per person per sector for World Traveller Plus, or £60 per person per sector for seats in Club World. Exit row seats are also available to pre book between 10 and 4 days prior to departure for £50 per person per sector in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus. We will send you full information about this new pre paid seating policy with your confirmation invoice.

All customers can select any remaining available seats, free of charge, once check-in opens at 24 hours before their flight. The earliest that any passenger can check-in is 24 hours before departure. All customers eligible to use online check-in that have not already pre-assigned their seat should be encouraged to check-in as early as possible either via online check-in on www.ba.com or at the airport, so that they have the best choice of all remaining available seats. The airports will hold no seats back.

Please note that neither prepaid seating or free seating requests can be guaranteed by the airline, as these may need to be changed for operational, safety or security reasons, even after boarding the aircraft. In the event that BA needs to change a customer’s seat they will endeavour to seat them in a suitable alternative (e.g. window for window, aisle for aisle).

Virgin Atlantic
Please advise at time of booking if you have a preferred choice of seats, i.e. window, middle, aisle and we will pass this information to the airline. As only a certain proportion of the aircraft is given over to pre-seating, it may not be possible to pre book your seats if you are booking late, however you should still be given a choice when you check-in. We encourage passengers to check-in as early as possible either via online at virginatlantic.com or at the airport, so that they have the best choice of all remaining available seats.

Please note that seat requests cannot be guaranteed as these may need to be changed by the airline for operational, safety or security reasons, even after boarding the aircraft. In the event that Virgin needs to change a customer’s seat they will endeavour to seat them in a suitable alternative (e.g. window for window, aisle for aisle).

What is the baggage allowance?

Monarch Airlines
Cabin baggage
One piece per passenger. Maximum 5kg and not to exceed 45cm x 56cm x 25cm (approx 22in x 17.7in x 9.9in) In addition to the above, each passenger may also take one normal sized carrier bag containing duty free goods.

Hold baggage
Economy class: 30kg per passenger.
Premium class: 30kg per passenger.

Infants do not receive an allowance however the airline will carry one of the following free of charge: pushchair, pram, buggy, travel cot or car seat. A small amount of nappies may also be carried in the aircraft cabin.

British Airways
Cabin baggage
All Cabins: One standard- sized bag with maximum dimensions 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22 x 17.5 x 9.85in) with a maximum weight of 23kgs (51lbs). In addition to this allowance you may also carry one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase.

Hold Baggage
First & Club World: three pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 90cm x 75cm x 43cm.
World Traveller Plus two pieces and World Traveller one piece per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag and not to exceed 90cm x 75cm x 43cm.
Infants without a seat are entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23kg and with maximum dimensions 90cm x 75cm x 43cm plus one fully collapsible pushchair and one car seat (please refer to the BA website for full details of suitable car seats).

Virgin Atlantic
Cabin Baggage
Upper Class: Two pieces per passenger, weighing a maximum of 6kg and not to exceed 23cm x 36cm x 56cm (approx 9in x 14in x 22in).
Premium Economy & Economy: One piece per passenger, weighing a maximum of 6kg and not to exceed 23cm x 36cm x 56cm (approx 9in x 14in x 22in).

Hold Baggage
Upper Class: pieces per passenger, maximum 32kg each bag with dimensions not exceeding 90cm x 75cm 43cm.
Premium Economy: two pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag with dimensions not exceeding 90cm x 75cm 43cm.
Economy: two pieces per passenger, maximum 23kg each bag with dimensions not exceeding 90cm x 75cm 43cm.

Infants without a seat are entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23kg and with dimensions not exceeding 90cm x 75cm 43cm. They are also entitled to one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 6kg. A pushchair, bassinet or car seat can also be carried free of charge.