Do any airlines do group rates?

Groups of 10 or more will qualify for group travel rates on most major carriers including United, American, Southwest and JetBlue. Delta offers group travel services to parties of nine or more. But just because you go through an airline's group travel service, doesn't mean you're guaranteed the lowest price.



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When organizing group bookings for flights, you need to contact the airlines and give them the number of travelers and your dates, and then wait for them to send back a custom quote.

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While some airlines might provide bulk discounts, they may have stricter group booking policies. Some airlines also offer flat-rate tickets which can be used as frequently as you want within a limited time frame.

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You can use travel agents, the true champions of negotiations, to fetch the best deals for you. You can even try bargaining directly with the airline's representative on the toll-free number. Be patient and polite, and ask them about the possibilities of getting the flight at a lower fare.

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For one thing, most airlines determine boarding groups based on ticketing class (first, business, economy or basic economy). Most airlines also base boarding class on passengers with disabilities, families with children under a certain age, active military members or other similar situations.

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You'll get the advantage of competitive fares, flexible ticketing options and support in booking and managing your group's travel. Your booking will be secured with a booking fee and deposit as outlined in your contract.

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With a group booking you get one price per person, regardless of the size of the group. Booking in group guarantees flexible terms and conditions. Depending on the contract conditions, you can cancel 10 to 20% of the number of reserved seats free of charge up to 6 weeks before departure.

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When you buy flights for multiple people at once, the fare is often at a better rate than when you book for just one person. You can also save on a family group booking with Alternative Airlines' available offers. Check out how much you can save your tickets here.

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If you're travelling with a large family and want to make sure you all get on the same flight, you can make a group booking. Group bookings are available when booking for 10 or more passengers and will guarantee you and your family can all travel together.

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Airlines could reduce the amount of fees your group pays or give you a free ticket for every 15 or 30 you purchase. These could amount to a lower overall cost than booking individually.

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If you plan to do the haggling yourself, be prepared to spend time on the phone with a representative at the airline's toll-free number. If you get a representative who is not amenable to negotiation, you can always hang up and try again.

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Book your flights for the middle of the week According to a recent Google study, flying during the middle of the week will get you the best deal. On those days, tickets are roughly 12% to 20% cheaper than flying on a weekend day.

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#1 Book in advance. To save money on your flights, Captain Ulysses highly recommends booking your tickets in advance. Airlines tend to increase fares as the departure date approaches. By booking your tickets months in advance, you can benefit from the lowest fares and save money on your trip.

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