Travel Agent Fees
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Many travel agents began charging fees several years ago when airlines began reducing commissions. The numbers:
Percent charging service fees*
1998: 64%
1999: 75%
2000: 88%
2001: 88%
*Includes fees for booking flights, hotels and cars
Current fee to issue an airline ticket
More than $20: 14.9%
$10 or less: 47%
Between $10 and $20: 38.1%
Source: American Society of Travel Agents
