FIT & Group Itinerary Building Flashcards
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A FIT client wants to visit three cities in Italy over 10 days with no pre-booked tours. Which itinerary structure best supports maximum flexibility?
Answer: Use open-jaw flights and hotel-only bookings with free cancellation policies
Open-jaw flights allow arrival and departure from different cities, while flexible hotel bookings let FIT travelers adjust plans spontaneously.
When building a group itinerary, what is the standard minimum number of passengers typically required to qualify for group airfare rates?
Answer: 10 passengers
Most airlines define a group as 10 or more passengers traveling together on the same flights.
A travel agent is building a 7-day FIT itinerary and needs to account for 'transfer time' between cities. What does transfer time primarily refer to?
Answer: Travel time between destinations including airport procedures
Transfer time encompasses all travel between destinations, including airport check-in, security, transit, and ground transportation.
Which document serves as the master reference for a group tour, listing all confirmed bookings, supplier contacts, and day-by-day activities?
Answer: The tour dossier
A tour dossier is the comprehensive operational document containing all logistics, contacts, and schedules for a group tour.
When constructing a FIT itinerary for a client celebrating their anniversary, a travel agent should primarily focus on which element?
Answer: Tailoring experiences to the client's personal interests and preferences
FIT itineraries are defined by personalization, so understanding the client's specific desires is more important than generic 'best of' selections.
A group of 25 travelers is booking hotel rooms. The agent submits a rooming list showing 10 double rooms and 5 single rooms. What potential issue should the agent flag?
Answer: Single rooms typically carry a supplement charge that group members must pay
Single room supplements are an additional charge for solo occupancy and must be clearly communicated to group members to avoid billing surprises.
In FIT itinerary building, what is the purpose of including 'free time' or 'at leisure' blocks?
Answer: To allow clients to explore independently and personalize their experience
Free time blocks are intentional and valued in FIT travel, allowing clients to discover destinations on their own terms.