Travel agent says Air Transat is dropping base fares to as low as $2 to avoid commissions
A Greater Toronto Area travel agent says he believes Air Transat is dropping base fares on its flights to as low as $2 to avoid paying commissions to travel agents and argues that the low base fares are misleading to consumers.
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A Greater Toronto Area travel agent says he believes Air Transat is dropping base fares on its flights to as low as $2 to avoid paying commissions to travel agents and argues that the low base fares are misleading to consumers.