Why some travel agencies charge fees | Summer travel series

For a long time we’ve suspected, due to strong anecdotal evidence, that more travel agencies than not were charging their clients for their services, much like professional service-oriented businesses do, like financial advisors, accountants or consultants. Earlier this year we put data to the trend. And the results might surprise you. In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin and retail editor Jamie Biesiada talk with Jamie Jones, the president of Whirlaway Travel, who will share her perspective. We’ll look at some of the many types of fees. And we’ll do a lightning-round-style response to some of the reasons why advisors don’t charge. This episode is part of our summer series featuring some of our most memorable recent episodes. This episode was originally published April 24 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines https://www.afkl.biz Related links: Fees: by the numbers cover story https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Fees-by-the-numbers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.