Can I use the flight booking API to arrange flights for a large group travelling together?

Yes, in some cases, but the way a group booking is handled depends on the airline, the flight supplier and the API connection. A standard flight booking API can usually search and book for several passengers together, provided the request stays within the passenger limit set by the supplier.

Larger groups may need a special group request instead of a normal online booking. Airlines can apply different conditions to group travel, such as separate payment deadlines, later submission of passenger names, or a different cancellation policy. These group arrangements may not be available through every API, so your team might need to request them through another agreed booking process.

Dividing a large group into separate bookings can also create problems. The same fare may not remain available for every booking, and passengers could receive different booking conditions. Separate bookings may also make later changes harder to manage because the airline does not always treat them as one travelling party.

Before offering group flights online, check the passenger limit, group fare support, payment terms and name requirements available through your selected flight suppliers.