Travel Agent Rates for Flights: A Complete Insider Guide

Travel agent rates for flights today are usually zero base commission on the airline side, with agents earning through service fees, overrides, net fares, or restricted inventory such as AD75 and hidden-city ticketing. A common replacement fee is roughly $25 to $50 per flight booking, although the amount and structure vary by agency and itinerary. The popular advice says to ask a travel agent for a cheaper airline ticket....