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I've been wondering to myself why travel agents exist these days.
I understand the knowledgeable ones can offer a very good service at stitching together odd-bod routings and tix combos, but is that all?
Do travel agents get discounted fares/rates in order to get paid, or do they they simply provided the service and stick a percentage on top to cover it?
Also, travel agents need to be knowledgeable, which in itself suggests they need first hand experience. Do they get discounted travel for themselves or do destinations/airlines/hotels give away freebies for this purpose?
I understand the knowledgeable ones can offer a very good service at stitching together odd-bod routings and tix combos, but is that all?
Do travel agents get discounted fares/rates in order to get paid, or do they they simply provided the service and stick a percentage on top to cover it?
Also, travel agents need to be knowledgeable, which in itself suggests they need first hand experience. Do they get discounted travel for themselves or do destinations/airlines/hotels give away freebies for this purpose?