Do travel agents earn a comission on cruise air?

[sable1]

Thinking of booking cruise line air for upcoming cruise.

Wondering if travel agent receives a comission on the cruise line's air fare.

Thanks for your help.

[CruiserBruce]

I would think so, if it is part of the total package you bought thru the TA.

 

There are so many reasons NOT to use cruise air. If you haven't done so yet, read the Sticky at the top of the board, and the many threads about cruise air here.

[alidor]

No, they don't - it would be a rare case if they do.

[sable1]

Thank you both, but I'm still wondering.

Any other replies? Perhaps from a T.A. in the know.

Thanks

[Gardyloo]

Some agents receive nominal commissions on "select" air or similar products, typically $5 or $10 per ticket. Others do not. Depends on the agency and the cruise line.

 

In general, travel agents in the US are not paid commissions for air travel, unless it's travel with airlines which pay commissions on full-fare premium bookings (e.g. "J" or "F" fares) - mainly foreign airlines. Agents in other countries have different arrangements.