Online Travel Booking and Bidding Agencies - Orbitz doubles fees on AmWest, Air Canada

Orbitz April 2 began charging a $10 service fee on America West and Air Canada tickets -- double the amount it charges for other airlines -- because those two carriers eliminated commissions and are not paying the online agency any compensation in its place.

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What this illustrates to the consumer is that Orbitz is not your one stop shop for the best deal. I know America West doesn't allow Orbitz to sell their webfares, and I suspect that's the case with Air Canada as well. I've found many examples of purchasing America West tickets on their own website to be more than $100 cheaper than through Orbitz. Same thing for other non-founding partners.