Flight Information

You will generally travel individually rather than as a group and, on arrival at your destination, you will be met and transferred to the joining point along with other members of the group.

Group Flights

A limited number of seats per flight are available at our special group rates. If these ‘group’ seats are no longer available our Travel Consultants will check alternatives and provide quotes prior to making your booking. All flight timings are subject to change. As soon as we are aware of any major changes to the flight schedules we will inform you. Any changes will also be outlined on your final invoice, or advised immediately any time after full payment has been made.

Wherever possible, our trips use direct non-stop flights to the international destination, thus reducing your overall flying time and ensuring a more relaxed journey. There are, however, some destinations to which no direct scheduled flights exist, and trips have therefore been planned using carriers which involve a change of aircraft en route.

Flight Upgrades

The Adventure Company has negotiated competitive upgrade fares with a number of our airline partners for travel in Business/Club and First class cabins. Some airlines also offer an enhanced premium economy cabin with greater seat pitch. If you would like a quote please ask our Travel Consultants at the time of booking.

Own Arrangements

Should you choose to make your own arrangements within the UK, we strongly advise you to allow plenty of time to check in before your international flight (a minimum of three hours for intercontinental flights, and two hours for European flights). We also recommend that you allow a minimum of two hours connection between your domestic and international flights. Due to the possibility of changes or delays to international flight schedules, we also recommend that you do not purchase non-changeable or non-refundable tickets. Please note that a £25 administration charge per booking will be applied if you request flights that differ from the normal group flights.

Regional Departures

The Adventure Company is able to offer departures from airports throughout the UK on most of our trips. Some airlines have an extensive route network from airports in the UK, direct to their “hub” in Europe or the USA. For example, on some of our trips to Latin America, you can fly directly from Manchester to Houston, then onward to the final destination – rather than having to pay for an additional flight between Manchester and London.
Similarly, KLM have an excellent network of flights between most UK airports and Amsterdam, connecting on to destinations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. These regional departures can often be arranged at no extra charge, or from £40 return, depending on the UK airport, airline and destination. Please ask our Travel Consultants for full details and prices.

UK domestic connections to London

Where airlines do not have such networks from airports in the UK, wecan often provide a connecting flight between your local airport and London, using the services of British Airways or BMI. The cost of these flights depends on your destination, and the international airline being used for your trip, but prices start from as little as £90 return. Ask our Travel Consultants for full details and prices.

Peace of mind

As UK domestic flights are booked in conjunction with the international airline, this gives you the flexibility not available with “low cost” airlines. If your international flight is subject to a schedule change, the UK flight will automatically be re-booked to connect (subject to availability at time of booking). Similarly, if your return international flight is delayed to such an extent that you miss your onward UK domestic connection, then your ticket will be valid for the next available flight. Regional and/or domestic connections are available from airports as shown on the map. Please bear in mind that not all carriers offer connecting flights from all of these cities, and the choice of local airports available depends on the carrier used for your particular trip. Please ask our Travel Consultants for full details.

Airline Companies

We use a wide range of different airline companies for our tours, for further details

FAQ’s

Can I make meal and seat requests?
We will always pass on seat and meal requests to airlines; please highlight these requests at the time of booking. Please note that all requests are subject to confirmation from the airline. On some short haul flights meal options may be limited. Not all airlines offer the facility to pre-book seats.

When should I book?
To avoid the possibility of having to pay flight supplements we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak travel times, such as Easter, Christmas and in July and August. On many trips we hold an allocation of seats which are sold on a first come, first served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Can I buy cheaper air tickets?
Yes, but generally the cheaper the airline ticket is, the more restrictions are imposed on the ticket. Discounted tickets are often non refundable, and non changeable. International airlines can, and often do change airline schedules. In some cases this can result in us having to change the days of operation of a trip, which may leave you with airline tickets no longer matching the tour. The Adventure Company will not book fares that are non-refundable or non-transferable and we cannot accept liability for the loss of your regional or international ticket if you decide to take a chance with a less expensive fare.