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Group Flight Booking — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking group flights for 10 or more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a group booking?
A group booking is a reservation of 10 or more airline seats on the same flight, date and class at a specially negotiated group fare — lower than individual ticket prices.
What is the minimum number of passengers for a group booking?
Most Indian domestic airlines (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air) require a minimum of 10 passengers. International airlines may require 10–15 passengers.
Are group fares cheaper than individual tickets?
Yes — group fares are typically 10–30% cheaper than comparable individual fares at the time of booking. More importantly, group fares are locked in after deposit while individual fares can spike significantly closer to departure.
Do I need to provide all passenger names at the time of booking?
No — group bookings allow name submissions closer to departure. Names are typically due 7–21 days before travel (7 days domestic, 14–21 days international).
Can I add more passengers after a group booking is confirmed?
Sometimes yes, subject to seat availability on the same flight. Additional passengers may be added at the same group fare if the airline still has seats available in the group block.
What is a group booking deposit?
A deposit of 25–40% of the total group fare is paid to hold the seats. Without the deposit, the airline will not hold seats and the fare is not guaranteed.
When is the balance due?
The balance is typically due 30–45 days before departure for domestic flights and 45–60 days for international flights.
Can I book a group on the airline's own website?
No — group bookings for 10 or more passengers are not available on airline websites. They must go through the airline's group desk. We handle this process on your behalf.
What happens if a passenger cancels from the group?
Individual cancellations attract airline cancellation charges. If the group drops below the minimum of 10 passengers, remaining passengers may be rebooked at higher individual fares.
How long does it take to get a group booking confirmed?
Domestic airlines typically respond within 24–48 hours. International airline group desks may take 48–72 hours to confirm availability and quote a fare.

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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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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.
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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