Brussels Airlines will allow group booking for passengers travelling in groups of 10 or more. Since the airline is part of Lufthansa, the group sales department of Lufthansa will assist you with your requirements. The airline allows travel of infants and children also in the group. Here are a few things you should know about group travel on Brussels Airlines.
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You may be able to book a group directly with the airline only if you are a resident of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
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Groups can be booked on Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Lufthansa and SWISS.
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Group travel with Brussels Airlines will be cost-effective and convenient. You can read our HolidayGlobes blog to understand how group bookings are budget-friendly.
How Do I Book a Large Group Flight on Brussels Airlines?
While booking a group, you must make sure that the number of passengers is at least 10. There is no limit to the maximum number of people that can go in a group. There can be any number of children or infants. But you should at least have one adult in a group comprising of children. Here are the key steps required for booking group travel.
Step #1 - Submit a proposal for a group quote.
Step #2 - Approve the quote given to you before it expires.
Step #3 - You will get payment instructions along with group contract.
Step #4 - Sign the group contract and send it to the airline.
Step #5 - Make the payment for the group booking.
Step #6 - Submit the names of passengers up to 30 days before departure.
Step #7 - You will get the ticket details along with group PNR 14 days before travel.
You may not be able to use your credit card to pay for Brussels Airlines group bookings. You can reach out to HolidayGlobes for details on how the airline will accept payments.
How do groups work on Brussels Airlines?
You can book a group up to 344 days before the last flight segment on the itinerary. A group applicant will have to fill up a group reservation form. Before submitting the form, he or she must be sure of the number and travel dates. He or she can manage everything on behalf of the entire group. The group applicant will get a Brussels Airlines group travel phone number when he or she signs the group contract. This number should be kept handy because you will need it to manage the group. Payment should be made by bank transfer when you get an invoice. A lump-sum payment must be made when you sign the contract. Group bookings on Brussels airlines may be convenient for several reasons.
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No need to submit all names - You can decide on those who will travel and submit names up to 30 days before travel.
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Tickets are issued 14 days before departure - You have sufficient time to make changes to the ticket.
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Baggage allowance - 1 checked bag is assured for everyone.
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Seat allocation - Everyone gets standard seats but if there are preferences you may be asked to pay a charge.
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Upgrade to Business - Depending on availability, you can be upgraded.
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Change of Names - You will not be charged a fee before ticketing.
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Cancellation - Free of charge cancellation of 20% passengers is allowed if you book 15 or more days before.
The airline will consider you for a discount when your group is small. Booking larger groups on Brussels Airlines will have a downside. You may have to pay more. You can visit or contact HolidayGlobes for details of how group bookings will be charged.
