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Can travel agents get better deals than Expedia?
According to the ASTA study, almost two-thirds of travel-agent users said using one makes the overall trip experience better. It also asserts that consumers who used a travel agent saved an average of $452 and four hours of work.
What kind of deals do travel agents get?
As a travel agent, you can save up to 75\% on travel including hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, theme parks, and vacation packages … earn rebates on airline tickets … and get free upgrades to first class when you fly.
Do travel agents save you money on cruises?
They cost you nothing extra When you book a cruise, make changes, re-price and cancel a cruise, these are all activities that the agency provides for no charge.
Why use a travel agent over Expedia?
From guaranteeing your hotel is available to knowing if the excursion company is legitimate, booking through a travel agent ensures travelers will not get duped. And they provide insurance for medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
Do travel agents get a discount at Universal Studios?
Yes, agents who actively book and complete their yearly training have access to benefits directly from Universal including: 50\% off up to 4 park tickets. Up to 50\% off rack rates for Universal Orlando Resort Hotels.
How do travel agents get better (unpublished) fares?
Consortiums, and travel agency size will give travel agents access to discounts and negotiating power that can make a difference. Knowing when to ask for a group rate or negotiate a corporate discount from a specific travel vendor can get better rates. Originally Answered: How do travel agents get better (unpublished) fares and rates?
Do travel agents make money selling airline tickets?
Travel agents used to make their money off commissions, but most airlines don’t pay commissions any more. Nowadays, most travel agents use airline tickets as “loss leaders” to sell packages on which they do make money. Some travel agents are also ticket consolidators, which allows them to build in a profit on airline tickets.
Can you buy unpublished airfares?
If you call an airline looking for the rules to an unpublished fare you would be out of luck. They are not offered for sale by the airline online or over the phone with the airline. Unpublished airfares are also known as private fares or consolidator fares, or, sometimes, wholesale fares.
Do travel agencies get discounts on airline tickets?
Hi Rahul. Yes, travel agencies do have special relationships with airlines, and they do have access to discounted published & unpublished fares. But only larger travel agencies. Many smaller travel agencies will be part of a much larger agency chain, which gives them access to these special fares also.