Home Destinations Associations Make a Payment Contact FAQs Airline Information Home Airline Information Flying With Your Group Flying with your group is a great option if your students can afford it. Most folks forget about many of the unforeseen or ‘under-calculated’ costs involved. The following information is provided based on the information available at the time of publishing and can change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please contact your GTC Representative and they will be glad to provide as much information as needed. Flying vs. Charter Coach Completing Your Airline Name List Airline Baggage Fees Group Flights vs Motor Coach We all love the convenience (and prestige) of flying with our group, but such a luxury can come at a price and become an inconvenience once we are at our destination. The following are things to consider when making your choice of transportation: Flying Charter Motor-Coach Speed Easily much quicker (even with airport security wait-times) than motor-coach Takes longer to and from your destination. Comfort With exception to designated seating, today’s discount air carrier seats are on par with that of the motor-coach. Similar seat sizes as today’s commercial airlines. Costs The transportation itself will definitely be more expensive (double or triple the motor coach) round-trip. · PLUS add the cost or time to get to and from your home airport. · PLUS add the cost of baggage fees on most airlines. · PLUS, add the cost of local transportation at your destination. Easily the least expensive form of transportation to and from the destination. · INCLUDES the cost of baggage under the coach. · INCLUDES your transportation at your destination Deposit/Payments The cost of the deposit is usually required 2-4 weeks from the time of booking. Final payment usually due 60-90 days prior to travel. The deposit is usually smaller than that for airfare. Smaller payments can be spread out over the length of the payment plan with the final being due 45-60 days prior to travel. Considerations PRO: Once booked and deposited, the airfare does not change. CON: Groups must pay for local transfers once at their destination. CON: Higher deposit amounts (ranging from $100-$150 per traveler). CON: All travelers 18 and older at the time of travel MUST have a legal photo ID to proceed through airport security. PRO: Name lists are not required so you are able to swap out travelers at anytime. PRO: Timing changes are possible and allow for flexibility at your destination. PRO: Travelers are able to bring personal food items on the coach (certain restrictions may apply). CON: The cost of the coach is shared equally among the paying travelers…if you have less than a full coach, the average cost per seat increases. If something is still unclear, please feel free to contact us at the office and we will be glad to assist in any way we can. Menu Home About Us Destinations Associations Testimonials FAQs Contact Us Make A Payment Travel Insurance Blog Flying With Groups Group Travel Videos License Group Travel Consultants, Inc. is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration No. ST-36124. Legal Privacy Policy Contact General & Financial Office 8902 Compton Shore Lane Orlando, FL 32829 Phone: (800) 829-8841 Fax: (888) 384-8481 Email: info@gogtc.com © Copyright 2018 | All Rights Reserved | Powered By Depeche Code | Orlando Web Design