Why book flight tickets for groups via goMICE?

It booking flights for groups can easily and quickly via goMICE. In this blog, we'll explain what to look out for and how we ensure that everything is taken care of down to the last detail. As part of Uniglobe Alliance Travel goMICE has worldwide contracts with airlines, enabling us to offer very competitive rates for group flight tickets. Frequently asked questions about group tickets include:

Is the fare lower for a group?

For a group rate, we request a quote from the airline's group department or contact person. They will provide a proposal based on an average price for the available classes, so that the entire group receives the same fare.

Sometimes this price can be higher than the rates you find online. “Buying a higher volume means a lower price,” you might think. This is not the case with airlines (and hotels). This is because airlines must achieve an average price per seat. Group flight tickets can therefore diverge from individual fares, especially if promotional fares only apply to a limited number of seats.

goMICE bypasses this by using intelligent systems and negotiations with airlines. Furthermore, a group booking via goMICE is treated as a group in cases of emergencies, overbookings and/or cancellations. In the event of overbookings, a person from a goMICE group booking will never be removed.

De voordelen van groepsvliegtickets zijn: * **Kostenbesparing:** Groepstickets zijn vaak goedkoper dan individuele tickets, vooral als je ruim van tevoren boekt. * **Gegarandeerde zitplaatsen:** Je bent er zeker van dat iedereen in je groep bij elkaar kan zitten. * **Eenvoudige boeking:** Het boeken van groepstickets kan gestroomlijnd worden, met één contactpersoon en één betaling. * **Flexibiliteit:** Sommige luchtvaartmaatschappijen bieden meer flexibiliteit voor groepsaanpassingen, zoals wijzigingen in namen of reisdata. * **Persoonlijke service:** Vaak krijg je extra ondersteuning van de luchtvaartmaatschappij of reisagent voor grotere groepen. * **Betalingsschema's:** Soms is het mogelijk om een aanbetaling te doen en de rest later te betalen, wat handig kan zijn voor de budgettering.

1. The entire group is booked under one reservation.;
2. We can often enter the provisional list of names up to 14 days before departure.;
3. Provisional names can be changed free of charge until ticket issuance (usually up to 7-10 days before departure);
4. In the event of an emergency, the group will be kept together by the airline;
5. Should a rebooking be necessary, the airline will keep the group together and rebook them as a group.;
6. Flexible terms for changes and cancellations.

What factors influence the group rate?

1. If you book early (well in advance of departure), there are normally few seats booked. The price for group tickets can then be lower than what you can find on the internet.
2. If you book closer to departure and the plane is a bit fuller, the price will be higher.
3. When the group is relatively large for the aircraft, you will quickly reach the average price of all seats; regardless of when you book.
4. If the group is relatively small for the device, the fare may be lower than the fare you can find on the internet.

Why book flight tickets for groups with goMICE?

How does goMICE work when booking airline tickets for groups? The conditions, costs, and organisational challenges are precisely why we at goMICE specialise in these journeys.

1. Direct group bookings with airline contacts.
2. As an IATA agent, we book using global reservation systems for the sharpest rates.
3. We receive options from airlines without a direct booking obligation, which gives us time to consult. This way, we can immediately create a suitable programme for the group!
4. Clear communication of the terms for changes to numbers, names or flight times.
5. Individual or bulk invoices, no credit card required.
6. Travel documents per passenger for extra convenience.
7. Always up to date on deviating airline conditions.
8. Personal service with a dedicated contact person for optimal customer satisfaction.
9. 24/7 updates on emergencies for immediate assistance.

Please note when booking flights for groups yourself:

• Groups of 10 or more people must be booked as a group. Booking individually may incur fines.
• Booking in can lead to overbooking and dispersal across multiple flights.
• Booking individually can lead to disappointment if prices vary and availability is limited.
• Hidden administration, service, and credit card fees only become apparent at checkout and can ultimately prove to be more expensive.

Would you like to easily book flight tickets for groups, or request more information? Then feel free to email us at hello@gomice.nl.

Update: This blog was first published on 15 February 2017 and was updated with new information on 27 May 2024.