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Why do People not book with Travel Agents? |
Travel Info Im a travel agent and its funny of things that I hear; Well it will cost me more using a travel agent (NOT TRUE) ; Actually you will get it cheaper except Air Since Air you dont get commission on so Agents will sometimes add commission to this; My Agency dont do that but some do. Reasons to use a Travel Agent: #1 Will save you $$$ #2 There usually protected by Insurance (E&O) Ask this before you deal with them and have them show this #3 If you have a problem with hotel,etc; you can call your agent and they will deal with the supplier since they have more power then you. #4 Most are certified in certain areas; and may know something that you dont (Hotel Renovations;Closings etc) ALSO never;ever not get Travel/Cruise Insurance Especially for a cruise alot can happen on a cruise and without insurance your stuck. I just wanted to point this out. Travel Tips I've several reasons 1, Personally I find it a lot cheap to book by myself as I don't go to touristy places. 2, I've been told something was impossible by a travel agent only to find it was harder to arrange but not impossible. 3, Flexibility, the travel agents seem to have set schedules as to when to travel by flights and certain preferred airlines. Others Because I could research hotel/air/car fairs all at one website and book them all myself and not have to pay a finders fee. :) While I'm quite sure whether this is you trying to drum up business or are curious to why don't anymore, I'm not sure. My personal reasons are lack of flexibility. What I mean is when I go away, I want to option to completely change my mind and do something different from what I wanted the night before. I book a flight somewhere, maybe a hotel for the first night if I'm arriving late, and that's pretty much it. you are basically saying if we do not use a travel agent we have no insurance, UNTRUE its much cheaper for me to get my own insurance, and there are no small prints, as we get from your people, I was a Travel Agent and Travel Agency Owner for 34 years and I have heard this over and over. People get personal advice from Travel Agents. Some do charge a Service Fee when booking some things like Airline Tickets due to the fact that most airlines do not pay commissions to Travel Agents anymore. Some do not if you are booking a cruise or tour. Either way it is generally the best money you can spend. While you might get Airline Tickets online, you do not get the personalized attention, advice, recommendations and best schedules that a Travel Agent has at their disposal. When you call an airline you get their flights, their prices, their schedules, not necessarily the best or least expensive fares. They would never tell you about another airlines flights that might be better suited for your requirements. Remember, the Airline Reservations Agent or Internet site is booking that airline, not the best one. Remember that a good Travel Agent is looking out for you and what suits your needs better. They can "qualify" you for the best fare that suits your needs. The agent is working for you, not the airline. While some of the Internet sites are quite good, there is nothing better than a good Travel Agent that can save you time, money and frustration. They can answer your questions and give you valuable advice, often first hand information. Travel Agents also have access to consolidators and deeply discounted airfares that the public sometimes does not even know about. Some belong to consortiums that offer special savings and "deals" that are not online or available anywhere else. Yes you might be able to book a flight online but when you are wanting one stop shopping with a professional that does that all the time, you are dealing with an expert not a computer. Agents are there to assist you if something goes wrong as well and can solve problems that you encounter on your trip. Again, they are working for you and want their clients to be happy, satisfied and recommend their service to others. A travel supplier is more likely to give remedy to a Travel Agent than the consumer. The Agent uses their services constantly and has some clout in their dealings. Make certain that you are dealing with a qualified and accredited agency and agent. Your funds are protected by bonds that in place to ascertain that you will be protected should they default. I have great respect for how you pointed out some of the reasons to deal with a Travel Agent. |
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