Booking of domestic flight, Goa -> Mumbai

Rosenberg-Larsen · Jan 14th, 2008, 02:55

Hi guys,

I need to book a flight for 4 adults and 3 children
from Goa to Mumbai on February 19th.
We need to be sure to connect to an international flight leaving Mumbai terminal 2 at 01.20 in the night.

I have a few questions:
- How do I secure to get all seven people with the same flight? With MakeMyTrip.com and Flykingfisher.com I can only book 6 tickets at a time. Since tickets are not refundable, I do not want to risk booking 6 tickets and then not being able to get the seventh......

- I do really not want to miss our flight out of Mumbai, so I want to be sure to get Mumbai in time. Is there a great risk of delays or cancellations on the domestic flights?

Thanks,
Rosenberg-Larsen

mph · Jan 14th, 2008, 03:11

Check out http://www.spicejet.com
As i can see on their website it wouldnt be a problem to check in 4+3 passengers.

I flew with them last year after makin an internet reservation and it worked out smooth.

Ha en dejlig tur

steven_ber · Jan 14th, 2008, 03:37

As mph suggests, book direct with the airline.

Jetlite have the latest flight (Dabilim 19:00 BOM 20:05, Rs3250 per adult)

Air Deccan (Dabolim 16:25 BOM 17:25, Rs2525) and Spicejet (Dabolim 15:35 BOM 16:35, Rs 2525) have the cheapest flights.

I've only checked Jetlite and Deccan, both allow 4 & 3 bookings.

All the above info is easy to find using www.ixigo.com

Rosenberg-Larsen · Jan 14th, 2008, 19:33

OK - I see, that I can book for 7 people directly with some of the companies.

Is there any significant reason to prefer one airline company over the other?

From the bit I have read in the forum, I think, that King Fisher, Jet Airways or SpiceJet seem most right for me.
I prioritize reliability and no cancellations over low price and comfort.
Any advices?

Rosenberg-Larsen · Feb 3rd, 2008, 16:30

A friend of mine has told me, that cancellations are more likely with companies like SpiceJet or the other bidget airlines. They will simply cancel a departure, if they do not think, that the plain is sufficiently booked.
He recommended booking with Jet Airlines or Indian Airlines, since they will fly even with a half empty plain.

Considering the numerous departures from Goa to Mumbai, I could imagine, that some flights are not booked completely.

Is that true - or just a rumour?
And perhaps 19 feb. is high season, so that cancellations due to half empty plains are unlikely?

valerielenny · Feb 15th, 2008, 17:00

i have booked my domestic flight in India last Jan, from Yahoo India. It really help, no flight cancellation, just few delayed.

Fan of India · Feb 15th, 2008, 17:17

Indigo Air is another good option.

I do not think any of these airlines cancel their flights due to insufficient bookings. Never heard of this before.

Jan 14th, 2008, 02:55	#1
Rosenberg-Larsen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 23	Booking of domestic flight, Goa -> Mumbai Hi guys, I need to book a flight for 4 adults and 3 children from Goa to Mumbai on February 19th. We need to be sure to connect to an international flight leaving Mumbai terminal 2 at 01.20 in the night. I have a few questions: - How do I secure to get all seven people with the same flight? With MakeMyTrip.com and Flykingfisher.com I can only book 6 tickets at a time. Since tickets are not refundable, I do not want to risk booking 6 tickets and then not being able to get the seventh...... - I do really not want to miss our flight out of Mumbai, so I want to be sure to get Mumbai in time. Is there a great risk of delays or cancellations on the domestic flights? Thanks, Rosenberg-Larsen

Jan 14th, 2008, 03:37	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,927	As mph suggests, book direct with the airline. Jetlite have the latest flight (Dabilim 19:00 BOM 20:05, Rs3250 per adult) Air Deccan (Dabolim 16:25 BOM 17:25, Rs2525) and Spicejet (Dabolim 15:35 BOM 16:35, Rs 2525) have the cheapest flights. I've only checked Jetlite and Deccan, both allow 4 & 3 bookings. All the above info is easy to find using www.ixigo.com __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Feb 15th, 2008, 17:00	#6
valerielenny Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 39	booking i have booked my domestic flight in India last Jan, from Yahoo India. It really help, no flight cancellation, just few delayed.

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Jan 14th, 2008, 03:11	#2
mph Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sweden but from mid january back to India Posts: 35	Check out http://www.spicejet.com As i can see on their website it wouldnt be a problem to check in 4+3 passengers. I flew with them last year after makin an internet reservation and it worked out smooth. Ha en dejlig tur

Jan 14th, 2008, 19:33	#4
Rosenberg-Larsen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 23	OK - I see, that I can book for 7 people directly with some of the companies. Is there any significant reason to prefer one airline company over the other? From the bit I have read in the forum, I think, that King Fisher, Jet Airways or SpiceJet seem most right for me. I prioritize reliability and no cancellations over low price and comfort. Any advices?

Feb 3rd, 2008, 16:30	#5
Rosenberg-Larsen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 23	A friend of mine has told me, that cancellations are more likely with companies like SpiceJet or the other bidget airlines. They will simply cancel a departure, if they do not think, that the plain is sufficiently booked. He recommended booking with Jet Airlines or Indian Airlines, since they will fly even with a half empty plain. Considering the numerous departures from Goa to Mumbai, I could imagine, that some flights are not booked completely. Is that true - or just a rumour? And perhaps 19 feb. is high season, so that cancellations due to half empty plains are unlikely?

Feb 15th, 2008, 17:17	#7
Fan of India Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 85	Indigo Air is another good option. I do not think any of these airlines cancel their flights due to insufficient bookings. Never heard of this before.

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