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Group flights, explained before you book.

Group Travel Airlines helps teams, schools, congregations, companies and families fly together: one fare, one booking, and a travel specialist who handles the details from first quote to boarding.

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Book now, pay later on group flights

Hold seats for the whole group with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments closer to departure. Call our group desk to see the options for your route.

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What group travel actually means

In airline terms, a group is a set of passengers who fly the same itinerary on one reservation, usually ten people or more. Instead of buying tickets one by one, an organizer asks the airline, or an agency, for a block of seats at a single fare.

That block can usually be held for a while before names are confirmed, which is why groups work well for trips where the final headcount takes time to settle. In exchange, airlines set their own rules for deposits, deadlines and changes.

Who books this way

  • Schools and universities moving classes, choirs and exchange students
  • Sports teams travelling to tournaments with coaches and kit
  • Companies flying staff to meetings, offsites and conferences
  • Faith communities on pilgrimages and mission trips
  • Families and friends heading to weddings, reunions and holidays

Why groups book with Group Travel Airlines

Group fares come with deposits, deadlines and fine print. A specialist who books groups every day keeps it simple for you.

  • Accredited travel agency

    Group Travel Airlines is accredited by IATA, ARC and ASTA, so your booking is handled through recognized industry channels.

  • Book now, pay later

    Secure seats for the whole group with a deposit, then pay the rest in instalments before departure.

  • 24/7 support

    Delays and schedule changes do not wait for office hours. Our travel specialists are reachable around the clock.

  • Group and corporate fares

    We request group fares and corporate rates from airlines and compare them for you, side by side.

  • One point of contact

    A travel specialist looks after your group from the first quote to ticketing, so you never repeat yourself.

  • Every kind of group

    Sports teams, schools, religious groups, companies and families heading to weddings or holidays.

Airlines groups often fly

Each airline handles groups through its own desk and rules. Its main hub and alliance shape which routes and connections a group can book on one reservation.

AirlineMain hubAlliance
Air FranceCDGSkyTeam
American AirlinesDFWoneworld
British AirwaysLHRoneworld
Delta Air LinesATLSkyTeam
KLMAMSSkyTeam
LufthansaFRAStar Alliance
RyanairDUBIndependent
Southwest AirlinesDALIndependent
SunExpressAYTIndependent
Turkish AirlinesISTStar Alliance
United AirlinesORDStar Alliance

Airline names are trademarks of their owners. Policies change often, so always confirm current group rules in your quote.

Every kind of group trip

  • Group flightsSeats for ten or more on one booking.
  • Group bookingQuotes, deposits, names and ticketing.
  • Airline informationHow individual airlines handle groups.
  • Travel tipsSmall habits that keep a group moving.
  • Multi-city flightsSeveral stops, one coordinated itinerary.
  • Vacation travelReunions, weddings and friends abroad.
  • Corporate travelOffsites, conferences and incentive trips.
  • Family travelSeveral generations on the same flight.
  • School and student travelClass trips, choirs and exchanges.
  • Sports group travelTeams, kit and tournament schedules.
  • Religious group travelPilgrimages and faith-based tours.
  • Talk to the group deskGet airline options for your own route and dates.

How a group booking comes together

The same four stages apply whether you are moving twelve people or two hundred.

  1. 1

    Request information

    Share the route, dates, rough headcount and any must-haves such as flying together or extra bags.

  2. 2

    Compare options

    Look at fares, schedules, deposit terms and how many names can change before the deadline.

  3. 3

    Choose a flight

    Accept the offer that fits, pay the deposit and note the name and payment dates.

  4. 4

    Complete the booking

    Send the final passenger list, pay the balance and receive tickets for every traveler.

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Common questions about group flights

Short answers here, with more detail on the blog.

How many people count as a group on a flight?

Most airlines start group handling at about ten passengers travelling together on the same itinerary, though the exact threshold differs by airline and route. Below that number you would normally book individual tickets.

Are group fares always cheaper?

Not always. A group fare's main value is that it can hold a block of seats at one price while you collect names and payments. On some dates individual sale fares are lower, so it is worth comparing both.

When do I need to give the airline every traveler's name?

Airlines set a name deadline for each group booking, commonly a few weeks before departure. Until then you can often hold seats under a group name. Your confirmation will state the exact date.

Can our group sit together?

Groups have a better chance of adjacent seats when seats are assigned early, but seating depends on the airline's rules and the aircraft. Ask about seat assignment as soon as the booking is ticketed.

What happens if some travelers drop out?

Many group contracts allow the group size to shrink by a set amount before a cutoff date without penalty. After that, deposits or fares may be non-refundable. Read the attrition terms before paying a deposit.

Planning a trip for ten or more?

Our group desk can compare airline options, hold seats where airlines allow it, and walk you through deposits and name deadlines.

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