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Fixed Departure Flights — Guaranteed Dates, Locked Fares

A fixed departure flight is a seat on a specific flight and date that has been block-booked in advance at a negotiated fare, so the price is locked and the departure is guaranteed regardless of how the airline's own fare buckets move. Instead of pricing your ticket on the day you search, a fixed departure sells you one of a fixed pool of pre-purchased seats — which is why fixed departure fares are usually well below the airline's live price in peak season, and why they can sell out entirely once the block is gone.

How fixed departure flights work

  • A consolidator or tour operator blocks a series of seats on set dates — for example every Thursday from Delhi for a season.
  • The fare is fixed when the block is purchased, so later airline price rises do not affect it.
  • Each departure has a fixed seat count. When the seats are sold, that date is closed.
  • Tickets are issued against confirmed PNRs from the block, so confirmation is immediate — there is no waitlist.
  • Departures are guaranteed: because the seats are already paid for, the trip operates on the published date.

Who fixed departures are for

  • Families and groups travelling in peak season (school holidays, Diwali, Christmas, summer), when live fares are at their highest.
  • Travel agents who need a fare they can quote today and still honour next week.
  • Tour operators packaging flights with hotels into dated holiday itineraries.

Fixed departures on JourneyDeal

JourneyDeal lists dated, seat-counted fixed departures alongside live fares from 200+ airlines, so you can compare a locked series fare against the current market price before you book. Our fixed departure holiday packages combine these flights with hotels and sightseeing into guaranteed dated itineraries. Travel agents get net B2B fares on the same inventory with their own markup — registration is free and approval is quick.

The difference between the terms

• A fixed departure is any dated, pre-blocked, guaranteed departure sold at a locked fare.
• A series fare is the fare type behind it — one negotiated price across a whole series of dates.
• A group fare is negotiated per booking for 10 or more passengers travelling together on any date.
• A charter is a whole aircraft hired for a route and date of your choosing.
Each has its own page below with booking details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fixed departure flight?
A fixed departure flight is a seat on a specific flight and date that was block-booked in advance at a negotiated fare. The price is locked when the block is purchased and the departure is guaranteed, because the seats are already paid for. Fixed departures are sold from a fixed seat pool, so a date closes once its seats sell out.
Why are fixed departure fares cheaper than normal airline fares?
The seats are purchased in bulk months in advance, before airlines raise fares for peak demand. The negotiated bulk price is passed on to the traveller, which is why a fixed departure often costs significantly less than the same flight booked live in peak season.
Are fixed departure flights refundable?
Fixed departure and series fare tickets are generally non-refundable or carry higher cancellation charges than flexible fares, because the seats are pre-purchased from the airline. Always check the fare rules shown at booking; JourneyDeal displays the cancellation terms before you pay.
How far in advance can I book a fixed departure?
Fixed departure inventory is typically published one to three months before travel, and popular dates sell out early. On JourneyDeal each departure shows its date and remaining seats, so you can see availability before booking.
Is the departure really guaranteed?
Yes. Because the seat block is already purchased from the airline, the departure operates on the published date. This is the key difference from group enquiries, which are confirmed only after the airline accepts the request.
Can travel agents book fixed departures at B2B rates?
Yes. Registered JourneyDeal agents see net fares on fixed departure inventory and add their own markup, with wallet payments and instant ticketing. Agency registration on journeydeal.com is free.

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