You may not necessarily link air travel and weddings except to think of a way to get to the event or take off for the honeymoon. But many airlines have grown wise to the potential in weddings - from offering group discounts to registries online. Air travel and weddings are increasingly going hand in hand as airlines offer more to this market. Here is a rundown of what the airlines have planned for weddings:
American Airlines
American Airlines has a Wedding Event Travel program. Highlights of the program include discounts of up to five per cent off American's fares when ten or more passengers travel to a wedding celebration, after-wedding party, or commitment ceremony. Requests for the discount can be submitted online, or at 1-800-545-8193.
Continental Airlines
MeetingWorks is the group travel program that can be used to arrange discounted tickets for group travel (more than 10 passengers).
Hawaiian Airlines
Wedding Wings is the wedding travel program, you can register online. When 20 guests book air travel, you are eligible for an upgrade, based on availability.
Midwest Airlines
Their Registered Wedding program offers up to 10% further reductions on the lowest price available. There are several benefits listed to the program including 2,500 bonus Midwest Miles to the travel planner.
United Airlines
Meetings Plus is United's group travel program. You must have at least 25 guests flying on United to take advantage of discounted rates and perks such as free travel certificates.
Delta Airlines
Delta's group department also requires that guests be on the same flight itinerary.
Air Canada
Group Express requires that passengers travel the same itinerary in order to benefit from discounted airfares and rewards such as free travel certificates.
Air Jamaica
Air Jamaica Lovebird Hospitality - "Bride and Groom will enjoy upgrades to Air Jamaica’s Exclusive First Class with 22 paid seats to your Destination Wedding based on a group contract." Contacts are: groupsales@airjamaica.com, or 1-800-523-6805
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