Group Travel

Group Travel

Group Blocks

Group Blocks are defined as 10 or more tickets with one airline via a special contract, where the travelers are on the same flights round trip and one form of payment is used for all tickets. All the tickets are held at the same price and can be ticketed at a later date.  Group Blocks are serviced by Fox World Travel. 

• Each type of group group must have a primary travel coordinator and a backup. The group travel coordinator and backup will be the sole group contacts with the travel agency regarding their group arrangement.
• Coordinate with your institution’s Purchasing Card Administrator to raise purchasing card transaction limits to cover anticipated group costs well in advance of ticketing deadlines and until transactions are posted.
• Ensure that a UW authorized purchasing agent signs all letters of agreement or contracts when necessary, and the approved documents are sent to the travel agency in accordance with deadlines provided

Hotel and Ground Sourcing

• Use of an an approved payment method is required.
• By setting up a default charge card payment method, Fox World Travel is authorized by the University to charge any additional costs beyond the original airline ticket to the default card unless the group travel coordinator makes alternative payment arrangements at the time of original ticket issuance.
• In the cases where an air carrier requires payment by check, the group travel coordinator will be advised by Fox World Travel. The group travel coordinator will have the option of sending a university issued check, paying by ACH fund transfer or using a charge card. All check payments must be received by Fox World Travel by the given due date to guarantee your space.
• Note: A 3% convenience fee will apply for all payments requiring a check, but made via charge card. The convenience fee covers the costs that Fox incurs to issue a check on the University’s behalf.

Cancellation Penalties and Fees

• Hotel blocks, ground transportation and charter air contracts cancelled after the execution of the contract will be charged for any cancellation penalty in the contract, as well as the minimum.  Group travel coordinators are responsible for the payment of any penalties associated with contract cancellation penalties.