WestJet Cuts TA Commissions
Received the following announcment today. Still good compared to AC, but a big drop for those in the industry.
WestJet today announced that it is modifying its Travel Agent Commission program.
Under the current system, travel agent bookings made online at westjet.com or through a GDS earn a nine per cent base commission, while Group bookings earn a commission of five per cent.
Effective July 1, 2009, all bookings on WestJet will now earn a base commission of four per cent whether booked via Agent WebLink online, a GDS, or a Group Booking made through the Sales Super Centre. All bookings made prior to July 1, 2009, and modified before October 1, 2009, will still receive a base of nine per cent via the GDS or Agent WebLink or five per cent for any group bookings not traveled.
‘WestJet has consistently placed a high value on the relationship that we have with our travel trade partners”, said Duncan Bureau, Vice-President, Sales & Airline Partnerships. “Travel agents remain an important part of WestJet’s growth plans for the foreseeable future. We are committed to managing costs and will be looking at all parts of our business, including internally and externally, for economic benefit. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all travel trade partners for their continued support and exceptional service to our mutual customers.”