When a courier is required urgently at short notice the fare may be lower, resulting in substantial savings. Reservations are made by telephone with the courier company and you pay at the time of booking. The ticket is collected at the airport on the day of the flight. Comprehensive instructions are posted to the courier on making the reservation. These inform the courier of the regulations governing courier flights and give instructions on meeting the company representative on departure and arrival.
Some companies accept a deposit when booking the remainder being paid on collection of the ticket.
Deposits are normally non refundable so insurance is advisable. Couriers who fail to show up without good reason may not be accepted on future assignments. Flights to the most popular destinations usually require at least a 2-week advance reservation, especially during the summer or at Christmas, when booking must be at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance to be sure of a seat. Most people book in advance in order to get the flights they want. The length of stay.