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COMMISSIONS

Travel agent commissions are dictated by the travel suppliers. In most cases the higher volume of business that is done with a supplier, the higher the commissions.

Commissions vary by supplier, and with Atlas are generally higher but as an industry standard you will normally get :

HOTELS               10% - 20%
CAR RENTALS          10% - 20%
CRUISES              10% - 20%
TOURS                14% - 20%
INTERNATIONAL AIR    10% - 40%
TRAVEL INSURANCE     20% - 40%

Since most airlines no longer pay a commission to travel agents it has become necessary to implement service fees on airline tickets issued through Atlas. Atlas requires that an independent contractor charge a minimum of $10.00 per airline ticket issued. We believe this fee to be very low and will only cover the expenses associated with issuing airline tickets. We know that if you check around with other travel agencies in your home area you will find that they charge much higher fees for issuing airline tickets. Most travel agencies charge between $20 and $35 per airline ticket. You are allowed to set your service fees as you see fit but they must be a minimum of $10.00 per ticket. This service fee is then split between you and Atlas as a commission.

We deal with every major travel supplier in the world but just to name a few :

Carnival Cruise Lines  America West Vacations
Auto Europe            WindJammer Cruises
United Vacations       Norwegian Cruise Lines
Apple/Sunbird Tours    AERO Mexico Vacations
Fun Jet Vacations      Royal Caribbean Cruises
Princess Cruises       American Express Vacations
Delta Dream Vacations  Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays
GOGO Tours             New York Hit Show Tours
Celebrity Cruises      Club Med Resort & Cruises