Emirates to continue agents commission

Mumbai: Marking a crucial victory in the battle by travel agents to regain their commissions on air tickets, Dubai-based Emirates Airline has decided to continue paying 5% commission even as National Aviation Co. of India, or Nacil (that runs Air India), and Singapore Airlines are set to discuss the issue as well.
As a part of domestic and international carriers abolishing existing 5% commission to travel agents, Emirates had written to agents that it will implement 0% commission in line with others.
“This is a landmark victory for Indian travel agents as an international carrier has informed us that it will continue to pay 5% commission on the gross fare,” said Iata Agents Association of India, or IAAI, president Biji Eapen.
Mint reviewed a letter written by Orhan Abbas, vice-president (India and Nepal) of Emirates Airline, to travel agents informing of the decision to continue paying a 5% commission even after 1 April.
Last week, Jet Airways (India) Ltd and Kingfisher Airlines Ltd decided to give a 3% commission on gross fare.
Last week, Jet Airways (India) Ltd and Kingfisher Airlines Ltd decided to give a 3% commission on gross fare.
“Chennai-based Paramount Airways has also informed us to give 3% commission on gross fare, that is including base fare and fuel surcharges,” said Eapen, who also runs a travel agency, Speedwings Travel and Cargo Pvt. Ltd, in Kochi.
16/12/08 P.R. Sanjai/Livemint

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