On one recent trip there were some who did not register until it was past the airline cut off date for the group seats. This was an immediate concern to me due to change of prices and a supposed "group" rate. When these gals were booked on the same flight as the group, I found that they were actually paying less for their flight than those who were part of the group. I was astounded! As I never add on a fee for airfare or mark it up into the overall rate, I thought, why make everyone meet at some strange departure point when they can all leave from the airport of their choice, save money and still get to the final destination?
Therefore, on tours where group flight arrival is not essential I have announced my "Freedom to Fly" plan. This allows someone traveling with me to choose their own departure airport, time of departure, airline (even use miles) and rate...anything that suits them. It seems like such a good idea over having everyone travel to a single departure point to leave on the tour; especially when we are all going in the same direction anyway. The important things is that we END UP in the same place.
For these tours or cruises - it will be announced in the itinerary - Freedom to Fly Plan. I am happy to help you with flight arrangements or you are free to do this on your own. This was not the first trip where I found those who booked individually received better airfares than the group deals, so why not pass these savings on?
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