Question about group booking..

[Rahi]

I am tempted to join our local TA here for a cruise in Jan.. big reason is they provide transportation . When I called her, and asked if price went down before final payment.. she said no.. cause they have a group price? And the price I gave her of my exsisting reservation was lower for the C-3 than what they had.. but they are able to match that. Why would they not be able to lower price before final payment? Thanks!

[cruiseco]

I am tempted to join our local TA here for a cruise in Jan.. big reason is they provide transportation . When I called her, and asked if price went down before final payment.. she said no.. cause they have a group price? And the price I gave her of my exsisting reservation was lower for the C-3 than what they had.. but they are able to match that. Why would they not be able to lower price before final payment? Thanks!

 

If you are indeed on a group booking it's very possible that the TA is unable to readjust the whole group contract to match current individual reservations rates. Group and individual reservation often operate on totally rules.

 

Why then but not now? The first time around the TA could have matched the rate you already had by rebating some of his/her commission in order to get your booking. This would have had nothing to do with the cruise line. Now, after already having given up a portion of their commission they probably don't want to (or, couldn't) give up any more.

[Rahi]

If you are indeed on a group booking it's very possible that the TA is unable to readjust the whole group contract to match current individual reservations rates. Group and individual reservation often operate on totally rules.

 

Why then but not now? The first time around the TA could have matched the rate you already had by rebating some of his/her commission in order to get your booking. This would have had nothing to do with the cruise line. Now, after already having given up a portion of their commission they probably don't want to (or, couldn't) give up any more.

That really explains if for me.. Thank you!