Many Travel Agents Haven’t Ever Charged Fees. Here’s Why Some Of Them Do Now

Lacey Pfalz | (TNS) TravelPulse Let’s be honest: When it comes to travel, most of us worry about our budget — a lot. Some travelers find it hard to trust travel agents or advisers because they worry about being charged for using their services. However, not all travel advisers have fees — though it is a growing trend to charge them. TravelPulse took a deep dive into why and how travel agents charge for their travel planning services, and why some choose to keep their travel planning services free for travelers. Are travel agents free? The question is more complicated than you might at first think. Traditionally, travel advisers are paid a commission by their suppliers.