Coffee morning hits new heights

More than 24,000 passengers on board 55 Monarch flights were invited to contribute to the charity by buying a cup of half-price Kenco coffee.

All profits from the 38,000 ft fundraiser will be donated to Macmillan.

Monarch MD Kevin George said: “Our cabin crew and customers were pleased to be able to take Macmillan’s flagship event to new heights.”

A Macmillan spokeswoman said: “It’s a really unusual way of supporting us! We hope everyone onboard enjoyed taking part and helping the Macmillan team.”