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Offline MamaRochel

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« on: November 10, 2014, 03:27:28 PM »
I need to get a group of 50 (special children and their counselors) from EWR/ACY to MCO/TPA. What is the cheapest way? I tried calling United and JetBlue but they don't give discounts on groups.
I saw somewhere on the forums someone mentioned buying BA miles? Any ideas would be really appreciated!
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 04:16:32 PM »
Quote from: MamaRochel on November 10, 2014, 03:27:28 PM
I need to get a group of 50 (special children and their counselors) from EWR/ACY to MCO/TPA. What is the cheapest way? I tried calling United and JetBlue but they don't give discounts on groups.
I saw somewhere on the forums someone mentioned buying BA miles? Any ideas would be really appreciated!

I was just looking into a group rate with JetBlue, and they told me the offer group rates for 10 or more people. The savings was only around 10%, but if you're interested in that, you should be able to get it from jetblue.
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2014, 05:19:49 PM »
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2014, 10:24:46 PM »
Quote from: MamaRochel on November 10, 2014, 03:27:28 PM
I need to get a group of 50 (special children and their counselors) from EWR/ACY to MCO/TPA. What is the cheapest way? I tried calling United and JetBlue but they don't give discounts on groups.
I saw somewhere on the forums someone mentioned buying BA miles? Any ideas would be really appreciated!

There are more benefits to booking as a group than just a discount.

More lenient change policies, ability to change names, and more.
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 12:23:14 AM »
Jet blue told me that they take the prices from all the fare classes you are using up and average them out to be your group rate. I asked for a discount  and she said they don't offer any, even to nonprofits.
She is going to email me back the prices I guess I can ask her for 10% off. Would a travel agent get a cheaper group rate?
Thanks!!
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 12:24:34 AM »
Quote from: MamaRochel on November 11, 2014, 12:23:14 AM
Jet blue told me that they take the prices from all the fare classes you are using up and average them out to be your group rate. I asked for a discount  and she said they don't offer any, even to nonprofits.
She is going to email me back the prices I guess I can ask her for 10% off. Would a travel agent get a cheaper group rate?
Thanks!!
A good travel agent can help you...
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2014, 12:25:40 AM »
imagine 50 kids + caretakers on hidden city tickets........................ that would be something else..........
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2014, 12:30:42 AM »
Quote from: Chapshnell on November 11, 2014, 12:25:40 AM
imagine 50 kids + caretakers on hidden city tickets........................ that would be something else..........

That second flight would definitely be empty.. Now just image if your first flight is delayed and they hold the second flight for you and ..... you don't even show up.  8) 8)
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Re: Group Bookings
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2014, 01:57:15 AM »
I was thinking of looking into the hidden city but thought with so many people maybe crazy! What do you think?
Do you have a travel agent you can recommend?
TIA
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