How to Get Group Airfare Discounts!

How to Get Group Airfare Discounts

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Tne way to save money the next time you need to fly is to get group airfare discounts. Many airlines provide discount rates when multiple seats are purchased at one time. There are several different ways you might be able to qualify for group airfare discounts.

Instructions

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     Contact the airline reservation desks directly to find out the minimum qualifications for group discount airfare. Some airlines require as few as 3 seats be purchased while other airlines have higher number requirements. It might be possible that your family qualifies as a group with some of the airlines and you have been over looking the opportunity to get the discount rate.
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     Ask around to try to get a group of friends together to vacation in the same spot during the same week. Try to meet airline discount eligibility requirements by expanding the size of your group.
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     Consider running an ad in the paper or posting fliers on area bulletin boards to get others to join your travel group for discount rates. This can be highly effective if you are traveling during a popular vacation time, such as Spring Break.
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     Call a few local travel agents to see if they have any open spots on group discount rates. Sometimes when an agent is booking a flight for a group, the group will have extra seats that can be opened up to other people at reduced rates.
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     Find out if there are any airline discounts given for any groups that you belong to. The group does not necessarily all have to travel together to be eligible for discount rates. Many senior citizen groups, such as AARP have deals with airlines for group discount rates for members.

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