Travel agents can help travelers through maze of airline changes From: Indianapolis Recorder | Date: April 8, 2005| Author: | . Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Wheeler, Ericka C.
Indianapolis Recorder
04-08-2005
Before the '90s, travel agents were very popular to go to when making
travel arrangements. People relied on their speedy service and discounted
rates. Travel agents were used to the commissions they would receive when
they would book a travel date, often times on airlines or cruise ships that
were rarely traveled.

But the times have changed for the consumer, travel agents and airlines.
Travel agents are now narrowing their audience to corporate and group
travelers as individuals continue to make their own travel plans through
Internet sites.

Travel ...

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