UK: BA ABOLISHES TRAVEL AGENTS' COMMISSION

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The 7% commission conventionally paid to travel agents for the sale of British Airways (BA) tickets is to be abolished by the airline. It is thought that tickets will now be supplied for a fixed price, leaving the agents free to add their own mark-ups. The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) expressed its disappointment at the move, indicating that agents would probably copy the US practice of introducing fees for their services to compensate for the loss of income. The new strategy from BA could save the company significant administrative costs, although it has not confirmed what will replace the commission scheme.

Marketing procedures, Company Planning/Goals, Strategic alliances, Use of materials & supplies, Passenger Air Transport, Association of British Travel Agents, British Airways PLC

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UK: FIRST CHOICE IN E-COMMERCE MOVE

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First Choice Holidays revealed a two-year strategy on 22 March 2000 which will embrace deals with digital TV firms including Telewest, NTL and Open and the creation of new web sites and cyber cafes. People booking holidays will be able to use their TVs to speak to a travel adviser as part of the move. The UK-based travel firm's GB[pound] 10mn initiative is designed to enhance its operations in the electronic commerce sector.

Organizational history, Mail Order Houses, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses, Travel agencies, Catalog and mail-order houses, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Mail-order industry, Mail order business, First Choice Holidays PLC

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Britons shun millennium holiday deals

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The high cost of millennium holidays is deterring British consumers, and a number of holiday companies report that prices are dropping and bookings are low. Airlines and hotels have sought to charge too much according to a tour operator, who reports a 50% drop in bookings for the millennium, though winter bookings for other times have risen. Travelers are also concerned about the possible impact of the year 2000 computer adjustment problem. Travelers may be best advised to wait in order to obtain bargains.

Consumer prices, Economic aspects, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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