How to get 10% off airfare for all your guests on Alaska Airlines

MarieSam · 10-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Well this little gem fell in my lap through a very nice customer service rep at Alaska Airlines Group Sales Department...

I was trying to establish a discounted group rate for about 20+ of us but of course that means we're all flying out of the same airport at the same time. I mentioned it was for my wedding, and she suggested that I set up a "Meeting/Convention Fare" that would establish a 10% discount for every person flying to the same destination (for me Cancun) during a certain time period using a discount code. Departure city does not matter.

Technically you're supposed to have at least 10 people use the discount, but she says once they provide you with a code no one keeps track, it's just assummed you will hit that number. Also as a bonus, for every 40 passengers who use that code, you will get a tour conductor ticket (a free ticket to use domestic or international for up to a year) BUT you must provide them with all the ticket numbers so they can verify the 40.

Awesome deal, and with how expensive airfare is these days, it's definitely a great way to help everyone save!!!

Bianca · 10-09-2008, 05:54 PM

American Airlines offers the same discount to groups.

MarieSam · 10-09-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bianca

American Airlines offers the same discount to groups.

good to know! I just may try and establish the same deal with them too since Alaska doesn't serve all areas that I would need in the U.S. Thanks!!!

Bianca · 10-09-2008, 05:59 PM

Just call them. I tried to do it online and they sent me a group booking quote instead

I know other airlines do it too... I just don't know the details.

Fanny · 10-09-2008, 06:28 PM

Thank you for sharing!

samanthag · 10-10-2008, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the information! I actually worked with both American & Continental for my wedding airfare.
We ended up going with Continental because they only asked for $100.00 deposit per ticket. The remaining balance for each ticket does not have to be paid until 1 month before the departure. The $100.00 is put towards your ticket price.
-On American, the $100.00 is not put towards your ticket balance but is refunded after you depart.
My guests found the "group booking" to be very helpful because they can make payments towards their airfare rather than having to pay their ticket in full at the time of booking.

Mel&B · 10-31-2008, 07:15 PM

Thanks so much for this tip! I called Alaska today and they are totally hooking me up with the 10% discount. It was super, super easy! I just said I have a lot of people flying out of CA to Puerto Vallarta. They are going to give me a code, and my guests can use the code on any flight from any city. It's wonderful!

Mel&B · 11-03-2008, 12:00 PM

I want to add that I am also getting 5% off all American Airlines flights. Again, it was super easy. Just call group sales. Tell them you are having a wedding. They are giving me 5% off for a block of 20 days and I already have my promotional code. No deposits, no stings. They can choose their flight and book on line. They ask that you have a minimum of 10 people flying, but it's not monitored. It's not a lot, but I'm happy I can offer my family & friends even a small discount during these crappy economic times.

Abbie · 11-03-2008, 12:12 PM

ps, FYI in case anyone needs the number but doesnt have the time to look it up because you are too busy surfing BDW

1-800-445-4435
6am-6pm M-F
Press 1 for general group travel information. Press 2 for new group reservations.

mspattemac · 11-04-2008, 11:29 PM

so you can put down a deposit and that locks in your reservation at a certain price but you have until a month before to pay the balance?