Do airlines give discounts for groups?

Are you planning a trip for 10 or more people? 

If you’re planning a school trip, corporate getaway, college expedition or any other large expedition, you might be wondering whether or not airlines give discounts to groups and how to get the best prices. 

Well, you're in luck because we’re here to answer that all important question and clear a few things up for you before you begin planning your trip.

The short answer is no

While there are lots of places that do offer discounts for groups such as tour providers, it’s very rare that airlines do this. 

That being said, you can still save money and get a good deal when booking group flights.

How, you ask? By working with a group flight consolidator.

But group flight specialists can bag you the best deal

While you might not be able to go directly to the airline and get yourself a cheaper ticket, there is a way you can bag yourself a deal. 

By booking group flights through a group flight specialist, you are more likely to secure a deal on your seats. Flight consolidators like the team here at BTG Travel Management work tirelessly with airlines and partners to make sure you get the best deal. 

Not only that but booking group flights actually means that every member of the party pays the same fare, something that doesn't always happen when booking separately as demand drives up ticket prices. 

So, by choosing to work with a flight consolidator, every individual on the trip gets the same deal and this can make it even more cost effective.

7 other benefits of choosing flight specialists

Securing the best possible rates is not the only reason to work with a flight specialist either, there are some other key benefits to booking group flights in this way. These include:

Saving yourself time

By working with a flight consolidator, they do all the hard work so you don’t have to. This makes it much easier to plan your trip and can save you a huge amount of time on researching, filling in forms and booking your flights.

Streamlining your communication

Similarly, using a group flight specialist can help to streamline your communications as they will serve as a single point of contact for all flight related matters or queries.

Offering better risk mitigation

Part of the job is to navigate any problems you may have with your group flight booking and to implement a contingency plan should something go wrong. So, by working with an expert you’ll get peace of mind about your trip. 

Ensuring dedicated support 

With a group flight specialist, you should get access to a dedicated agent throughout the booking process and in the case of BTG, even during your trip. 

This means that should any issues arise, such as cancelled or delayed flights, they can help to get your trip back on track as soon as possible. 

Offering customised solutions 

Flight specialists understand that every group has different needs and as a result, they can offer customised solutions. 

For example, this could be tailoring flight itineraries to match specific departure times or preferences.

Accessing experts in group travel 

When it comes to booking group flights, there’s a lot to think about. You’ve got to coordinate multiple travellers and ensure they all fly together. 

But flight specialists are exactly that, specialists. They are experts in booking group flights and making these travel arrangements, which makes the whole process far easier and more enjoyable for you. 

You’ll also have a dedicated expert on hand to offer you advice and answer any questions you may have about your booking. 

Bag the best deal with BTG

So, if you’re planning a trip and need to book group flights, we can help. At BTG Travel Management, we offer peace of mind, booking flexibility and unrivalled support. 

We spend our time forming strong bonds with airlines to bag you the best deal. That, and we use the latest industry technology to guarantee you the best rates. 

If you’d like to know more about how we can help you with booking group flights, get in touch today.