May 11 2007
What to ask to Help You Choose The Travel Agent Who Will Get You The Lowest Fare
1: Is your travel agency a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) or the Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA)?.
2: Do you have a 24-hour emergency number? This is crucial for the air traveler who needs quick changes to his or her itinerary while traveling, especially if trying to get the cheapest fare.
3: How many Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) do you use? If the agency uses less than five CRSs, it may be missing certain last-minute availability or be unable to obtain pre-assigned seating and pre-issued boarding passes for you.
4: Have you ever received bonus commissions from an airline? Bonus commissions are usually paid if the agent exceeds a certain amount of business with the airline-and then are paid on all the agent’s business with the airline, not just the excess. If the agency is receiving bonus commissions, it probably means it’s booking tickets with one airline to the detriment of its customers.
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