Travel agents are running scared

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The advent of the Internet and electronic ticket has caused travel agents and agencies to become more scarce. The reduction of commissions paid by airlines to travel agents has also affected their business. Many agencies charge for their services.

Author: Glab, Jim
Publisher: American Express Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2000
Management, Travel agents, Practice

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T+L's 2005 business travel guide

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A traveler's guide to make a successful trip is presented. Eighteen tips, do's and don't do's, and the world's best business hotels are also presented.

Author: Glab, Jim, Woodson, Elizabeth, Geronemus, Hillary, Maniaci, Robert, Baer, Adam, Mickey, Terence
Publisher: American Express Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2005
Buyers Guide, Travel books, Hardware buyers' guide

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The death of the passenger rights bill

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Several bills were introduced in Congress in 1999 that would have forced airlines to improve their services to passengers, but airline lobbyists prevented any from being passed into law. The airlines succeeded by making vague promises to improve.

Author: Glab, Jim
Publisher: American Express Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 1999
Laws, regulations and rules, Transportation policy, Air travel, United States. Congress, United States. Department of Transportation

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