Better seats at a better price: not easy to find, but worth the search

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Airline passengers can find reasonably priced premium seats with some investigation. Some airlines offer first- or business-class seats and upgrades at a reasonable price, while tickets obtained through discount brokers can be less expensive. Purchasing tips are included.

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Airlines to travel agents: drop dead!

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Several airlines announced that they would limit the commissions paid to travel agencies as a way to reduce their costs. Travel agents are considering charging for their services and may be able to circumvent the limit by selling tours and consolidator tickets.

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Travel-agency fees in flux, leaving room to negotiate

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A survey into fees charged to clients by travel agents operating in major US cities is presented, with focus on the large variations of fee level in this market and the opportunities for consumers to bargain with agents.

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