Virgin Group Bookings

[n7of9]

I need to book x15 SYD-NAN return flights for a work conference in May

I've been keeping an eye out for sales (QF/FJ, JQ and VA) and saw a Fiji sale pop up today on VA. Unfortunately, there were only 2 tickets available at the sale price, so I contacted Virgin Group Bookings. They got back to me with a "quote" giving me $11 off SYD-NAN and $9 off NAN-SYD per ticket (bless them!), but then added a $30 ticket fee - per ticket

So overall it would cost MORE than if I were to just book the tix online - even without the 2 sale fares included

IS THIS NORMAL? Why do they exist if they offer fares more expensive than their own website?

 

[williamsf1]

You will normally find that group bookings will have more flexible rules ( things like name changes, change fees , ticket payment dates etc) than a booking made online with a normal fare. Check the conditions of both and if you require flexibility

 

[JohnK]

A friend will call VA regarding group booking for SYD-OOL and return in May. Interesting to see what they can offer but not sure they can beat the 10% off codes.

 

[n7of9]

Update: Flight Centre offered $100 per ticket above website fare....baahhaahhaaa

I ended up bumping half my staff to JQ, then using 10% off code on the remaining VA fares....done and on budget!