For our DW we opted for a group rate on one airline and getting the 5% discount on another airline to help our guests out. We've had only 3 people sign up for the group reservation and now we are at a point where we most likely are going to need to cancel the reservation before 2/9 and those three guests will need to pay for their tickets within 24 hours. One of the guests who is holding 2 spots checked the rates on that airline yesterday. She found 2 seats for almost $100 less than the fare with the group reservation. That's when the emails started coming in...can I get out of the group reservation? Can you call and ask about the rate? well, did you ask what will happen if you release the seats? Can you get back to me ASAP?
I COMPLETELY understand wanting to save money - I would too if I was in her position and I want to save my guests money when flying to Belize. BUT if I say let me talk to FI and I'll get back to you within a few hours don't start asking me more questions I can't answer right now. Ugh. Don't get me wrong...I don't want to keep this reservation if it's going to cost everyone more money but I still have some guests who might want this option and I don't want to take it away from them without checking in with them first.
Thanks for listening - I had to get that off my chest!