HOW TO FIND GROUP FLIGHTS FOR PILGRIMAGES IN 3 STEPS

Are you planning a pilgrimage for a group larger than ten people? Then outbound and return travel arrangements can be a challenge. Read now what to watch out for and how to find the perfect flight for your group.

When it comes to booking group flights the offers can often be a little overwhelming. How do I find the best price? How do I distinguish between serious and dubious offers? What to watch out for? Especially people who are not used to book group flights can easily feel lost. As not all companies always have your best interest in mind, we want to share with you, how three steps can help you in finding the perfect flight solution for your individual needs.

1. COMPARE PRICES

Is price a key consideration for you? Then you are looking for a company which can provide you with specially negotiated group rates (f. e. due to strong purchasing power and long-standing business relationships). So how do you find such flights with special rates? Instead of researching and comparing everything yourself, you can use free tools like Find & Fly. This way you do not only get instant price estimations for all availiable charter and scheduled flights but can always send a non-binding enquiry and ask for a personal consultating helping you to make the best decision.

2. Look out for essential services

Once you have a selection of flights, it is of great importance to check which of these flight solutions provide you with the services you need. While air travel specialists like Pro Sky offer a variety of services for pilgrimages flights on a regular basis, some airlines might have limited options. If you book directly with the airline or another provider, you should therefore write yourself a list with questions that matter to you want to have answered, like:

• Does the company offer services for people who need assistance (like a wheelchar service)?
• Does the company offer a flight manager service (person accompyning your group and the airport and/or on board)?
• Does the company provide check-inservices, such as your own check-in counter?
• Does the company provide airport-services such as luggage service and Off-Airport-Check-In?
• Does the company provide additional services of importance in times of Covid-19 like seat occupancy according to your wishes?
• Does the company offer an emergency support?

Once you ask, if your flight can be combined with all additional services neccesary, the number of available providers should unfortunately often already have been considerably reduced. Now you have reduced your selection to flight solutions matching your budget and needs. Time to make sure, that you actually get what was promised and did not fell for a dubious offer.

3. WATCH OUT FOR CONTRACT TRAPS

Especially if booking directly with an airline, contracts can be long and difficult to understand. Look for companies who are transparent from the very beginning, offer non-binding enquirys and easy-to-understand contracts. But what are signs of a good contract process? 

• The contract is short (only a few pages; often less than three pages)
• The contract is provided in a language you speak and understand very well
• The contract is written in an easy language, avoiding unnecessary technical terms
• The contract clearly states cancellation and payment terms
• You will not be put under pressure but informed that the offered price/solution is often only valid for a few days 
• You are welcome to ask for adjustments and have a dedicated contact person
• The company has a good reputation on the market and published reputable references
• Extra tip: Check the Google rating and look for additional references

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