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Airline Group Booking Procedure

Booking airline group tickets is different from individual bookings — it goes through the airline's group desk, not the public website. Here is the complete group booking procedure for any airline.

Step 1: Define your group travel requirements

  • Route: departure city and destination city.
  • Travel date and preferred departure time.
  • Number of passengers (minimum 10).
  • Class of travel: Economy or Business.
  • Any special requirements: meals, wheelchair, infant seats.

Step 2: Submit a group fare inquiry

Contact us with the above details. We submit a group fare request to the airline's group desk. Response time is typically 24–48 business hours for domestic, 48–72 hours for international airlines.

Step 3: Review and accept the group fare quote

We share the airline's group fare — total cost, deposit amount and payment timeline. If acceptable, we proceed to hold the seats.

Step 4: Pay the deposit

Pay 25–40% of the total group fare. This holds all seats together on the confirmed flight. Seats are not guaranteed until the deposit is paid.

Step 5: Collect and submit passenger details

Gather passenger information — full name (as on passport/ID), date of birth, passport number (for international flights) and contact details. Submit by the airline's name deadline (7–21 days before travel).

Step 6: Pay the balance

Pay the remaining amount as per the payment schedule (typically 30–45 days before departure).

Step 7: Receive e-tickets

Once full payment is confirmed and names are accepted by the airline, e-tickets are issued for all passengers.

Step 8: Travel

All passengers use their individual e-tickets to check in. Group check-in assistance is available on request at most airports.

Key timelines for group booking

  • International groups: book 60–90 days in advance.
  • Domestic groups (peak season): book 45–60 days in advance.
  • Domestic groups (off-peak): book 30–45 days in advance.
  • Hajj/Umrah groups: book 3–6 months in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a group flight directly on the airline's website?
No — group bookings (10+ passengers) cannot be made on airline websites. They must go through the airline's group desk. We handle this process for you.
How far in advance should I book group flights?
Domestic groups: 30–45 days. International groups: 60–90 days. Peak season (Diwali, Christmas, Hajj/Umrah): 3–6 months in advance.
What if some passengers want to cancel from the group?
Individual cancellations from a group attract airline cancellation charges. If the group drops below the minimum (usually 10), remaining passengers may be moved to higher individual fares.

Customer reviews ★★★★★ 4.7/5 from 7 reviews

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Smooth group booking for 22 colleagues
We booked a 22-seat corporate group fare with Airline Group Booking. Seats were held on a small deposit and we submitted passenger names later — far cheaper and less stressful than buying 22 individual tickets.
— Rohan Mehta, Delhi
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Perfect for our wedding party
We had 40 guests flying to Goa for the wedding. The team negotiated a great group fare and gave us one combined invoice. Someone was reachable 24x7 whenever we had a change.
— Priya Nair, Bengaluru
★★★★☆
Saved on our school tour
Organised a student group of 35 to Jaipur. The fare stayed locked even when live prices went up, and name changes were handled without any fuss. Very useful for a school budget.
— Imran Qureshi, Hyderabad
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Held fare, flexible names
Loved that we could hold the seats first and confirm names later. They made a complex 18-person multi-city itinerary feel simple.
— Sunita Rao, Mumbai
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Best option for our conference delegates
Booked 60 delegates across two cities for an annual conference. One point of contact, group discounts and consolidated billing made my job so much easier.
— Arjun Desai, Surat
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Great support for a family group
We were 14 people travelling together for a family reunion. The group desk found seats together for everyone and answered all our questions patiently.
— Kavya Menon, Kochi