Kingfisher asked to review fuel surcharge commission

Bangalore: A move by Kingfisher Airlines offering commission to travel agents on not just basic fare but fuel surcharge as well has ruffled many feathers. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has been debating the issue for some time now. Kingfisher Airline is the only airline in India, which gives 5% commission to travel agents on not just basic fare but fuel surcharge (Rs 750) as well.
As opposed to this, full service carriers such as Jet, Indian and Sahara give 5% commission only on the basic fare. According to the sources, Kingfisher Airlines has been asked by FIA to review and withdraw the commission on the fuel surcharge as it is seen as promoting unfair competition. The argument is: On account of the added incentive, travel agents promote Kingfisher Airlines among customers.
However, the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) is putting pressure on all domestic carriers to give commission to agents on fuel surcharge.
27/01/07 Urvashi Jha/Economic Times

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