What is Group Fare in Flight?

Group fare is a specially negotiated airline ticket rate available exclusively for groups of 10 or more passengers travelling together on the same flight and date. It is offered by airlines through their group desks — separate from public booking websites.

Group fare meaning

A group fare is a contracted rate between the airline's group department and the group booking agent or client. The rate is fixed at the time the group is confirmed (after deposit is paid) and does not change even if the market price for individual tickets rises.

What is group fare category in IndiGo and SpiceJet

In IndiGo, group fares appear under a dedicated GRP (Group) fare class, separate from individual Economy classes. SpiceJet similarly maintains group fares under GRP/GRPFA fare class.

Group fare vs normal fare

• Availability: Group fares are not on airline websites — they require a group desk request.
• Pricing: 10–30% lower than comparable individual published fares.
• Stability: Fixed after deposit — individual fares fluctuate.
• Names: Can be submitted closer to departure.
• Payment: Deposit-based — not full payment upfront.
• Invoice: One combined invoice.
• Minimum: 10 passengers (individual fares have no minimum).

How airlines calculate group fares

Airlines calculate group fares based on: route demand, current load factor, advance booking period, group size, class of travel and season. The group desk reviews available inventory and offers a held block at a fixed rate.