help with flights for volunteers

alonig · Apr 15th, 2006, 16:37

Can anyone tell me the best way, or cheapest way we can do the following.

2 people flying out to Goa in November for volunteering project, they will have 2 escorts/organisors with them.

the two volunteers will be staying up to 6 months but initially 6 weeks
but the two organisors will stay for only two weeks.

Is there anywhere on the web that do good last minute bargain flights?

Is it possible to book flights for them that allow them to return within 6 months, flexible?? or is it better to book them one way flights and book the return from India?? The problem may be that they must fly out with the organisors?
We are sorting our own accomadation, so just need the flights.

hope this makes sense
its 4 people, 2 staying up to 6 months and 2 staying 2 weeks.
thanks

shanthi · Apr 15th, 2006, 17:28

Perhaps the Organisers are the best people to ask about this! Or perhaps the charity you are volunteering for. Other than that you gotta go the way we all do - you could, however, get a copy of the Ride Guide, if you have a little time to spare before you come to India - loads of ideas in it. Or try Bucket fare shops - they're always worth a click on the Net and you just might strike it lucky!

Good luck

alonig · Apr 15th, 2006, 18:32

Its me thats organising it and i will be accompanying them out the initially to set up the programme and settle them in. Just trying to find best way round it all.

Ive heard others saying they have found flights for £95 etc etc, but i have never come across anything like that.
I will keep looking, thanks

iwanttogoback · Apr 15th, 2006, 18:43

alonig

try this thread from im to start with, there may be some help there:

Finding a good fare to India -- 2005

all the best

cyberhippie · Apr 15th, 2006, 19:02

The 95 GBP fares are generally for two week packages and at that price usually last minute fares, or unsold seats on the charter!!

Suffice to say you'll be lucky to find them right now as the charter season draws to a close!!

Try for British Midlands or Jet Airways they were offering the most competitive rates of late rates!!

Around 400 GBP!

I hope that helps!

Apr 15th, 2006, 16:37	#1
alonig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 106	help with flights for volunteers Can anyone tell me the best way, or cheapest way we can do the following. 2 people flying out to Goa in November for volunteering project, they will have 2 escorts/organisors with them. the two volunteers will be staying up to 6 months but initially 6 weeks but the two organisors will stay for only two weeks. Is there anywhere on the web that do good last minute bargain flights? Is it possible to book flights for them that allow them to return within 6 months, flexible?? or is it better to book them one way flights and book the return from India?? The problem may be that they must fly out with the organisors? We are sorting our own accomadation, so just need the flights. hope this makes sense its 4 people, 2 staying up to 6 months and 2 staying 2 weeks. thanks

Apr 15th, 2006, 18:32	#3
alonig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 106	flights Its me thats organising it and i will be accompanying them out the initially to set up the programme and settle them in. Just trying to find best way round it all. Ive heard others saying they have found flights for £95 etc etc, but i have never come across anything like that. I will keep looking, thanks

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shanthi Account closed on user's request Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South India Posts: 785	Perhaps the Organisers are the best people to ask about this! Or perhaps the charity you are volunteering for. Other than that you gotta go the way we all do - you could, however, get a copy of the Ride Guide, if you have a little time to spare before you come to India - loads of ideas in it. Or try Bucket fare shops - they're always worth a click on the Net and you just might strike it lucky! Good luck

Apr 15th, 2006, 18:43	#4
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,595	alonig try this thread from im to start with, there may be some help there: Finding a good fare to India -- 2005 all the best

Apr 15th, 2006, 19:02	#5
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	The 95 GBP fares are generally for two week packages and at that price usually last minute fares, or unsold seats on the charter!! Suffice to say you'll be lucky to find them right now as the charter season draws to a close!! Try for British Midlands or Jet Airways they were offering the most competitive rates of late rates!! Around 400 GBP! I hope that helps!

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