Monarch offers free flights for schoolchildren The competition, billed as the "best day trip ever," will send up to 600 pupils from three different schools to Verona, Dubrovnik and Friedrichshafen. The competition is open to secondary school children in years 7-9, aged 11-14, from anywhere in the UK. Head teachers must nominate their school via the Monarch website before the deadline of this Friday, April 5. "We all remember what it was like to be a child and the excitement that came with flying, so we're proud to be promoting our campaign that puts the fun back into flying for everyone," said Kevin George, managing director at Monarch Airlines. All schools that enter the competition will be considered and we are looking forward to receiving lots of entries. Up to 200 children from each school will fly on each plane.