The battle of the bucket shops

Article Abstract:

It has now become extremely common for airlines to sell cheap tickets through licensed discount agents. A recent development in this area is the decision by British Airways to compete directly with discount agents by running press advertisements in the name of Travel Options, a subsidiary company. Discount agents are concerned by this decision, pointing out that they can only compete with British Airways by making no profit at all, as Travel Options is selling to the public at the same fares as British Airways is selling to them. The use of unbranded agents by airlines will destroy the position of discount agents as being cheaper than airlines.

Marketing procedures, Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, Travel Agents, Travel Agencies, Channels of Distribution, Services, Airlines, British Airways PLC, Airline tickets, Travel Options Inc.

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Will your booking earn the travel agent a free TV?

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Almost all travel agents in the UK have connections with particular suppliers, such as tour operators and airlines, through which they can earn extra commission. It is particularly common for car rental companies to offer incentives to travel agents. Hire for Lower, for example,is offering travel agents a free Sony colour television for five faxed bookings in Jul 1999. Airlines use incentives to encourage travel agents to sell seats on flights that are hard to fill.

Strategy & planning, Tourist Travel, Marketing, Travel industry, Tourism

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The complete guide to travels with the Beatles

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The destinations associated with the Beatles are discussed. There are many in Liverpool, England, including Penny Lane and the house in Speke where Paul McCartney grew up. Beatles fans may also wish to visit the building in New York, NY, outside which John Lennon was shot.

Appreciation, McCartney, Paul, Rock groups, Homes and haunts, The Beatles (Music group), Lennon, John

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