Mind Body and Soul by Joy Thrun (10/9/09)
New Domestic Checked Baggage Fees:
Northwest, Delta, United, Continental and US Airways 7/25/09)
Hear Joy Thrun's radio interview about new nonstop flights from Lansing.(6/16/09)
Joy Thrun addresses the Swine Virus - hear the radio interview (4/29/09)
Return on Investment by Joy Thrun 4/16/09
Kid Friendly Mexico? by Joy Thrun 3/27/09
Where in the World is Our Dollar Strong? by Joy Thrun 10/8/08
Classic Travel President featured in Lansing Business Monthly (PDF 7/25/08)
New Passport Requirements Delayed - Proof of Application Required (6/7/07)
Corporate Travel Management Equals Cost and Time Management (1/5/07)
Airport Security Update: TSA Adjusts Liquid Ban (10/20/06)
New Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens to Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda (10/3/06)
Security Levels Raised to Red and Orange. Restricted Carry-on Policies (8/10/06)
bullet British Airways Revises Baggage Policy
Joy Thrun Appointed to Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
Smoke and Mirrors -
A Note From the President on Corporate Travel Services
Northwest changes "Wait until your row is called" boarding.
The Toronto Star Reports the Value of a Travel Agency - "Brick vs. Clicks"
New TSA Screening Procedures Announced
Ban on Lighters in Airports & Planes Begins

CT Partners with MFD to Provide Bereavement and Medical Emergency Travel Services

Joy Thrun Featured in the Lansing State Journal
British Airways Moves Terminal at Detroit Airport
Classic Travel Partners with Pray Funeral Home to Provide Bereavement Travel Arrangements
New study shows that Agents get the Lowest Fares
Duty Free Allowance Increased

 


New Study Shows That Agents Get the Lowest Fares
(3/2/2004)


By Jerry Limone

PORTLAND, Ore. -- No matter a corporation's size, travel agencies are the best sources for the lowest air fares, according to a study completed by Topaz International, a company that audits travel programs for corporate clients.
Travel agencies beat or equal the Internet's lowest fare 95% of the time, Topaz found.
Still, buying fares from an agency is the best option, said Topaz, because the average GDS fare for corporations spending under $20 million is $522 -- $32 less than the average Internet fare.

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