Travel Agent Ettiquite

[melindaandrob]

We used a travel agent to book our WDW trip and she was VERY helpful and patient with me We have gotten great deals and as our trip looms ahead we realized she is not getting paid very much!! What is the standard payment for a travel agent?
We would like to give our TA a thank you gift? or a tip? Is this something done normally and if so how much without offending!

 

[CindyAnn]

Hi MelindaandRob - I just pm'ed our very own travel agent, PoohBWV, and asked her to respond to your question.

 

[PoohBWV]

Sorry to not have responded very quickly to your message. To be honest, I did read your question and thought that maybe you were looking for an answer from someone who was not a TA. I can tell you that some TA's are paid an hourly wage (usually not great), some like myself work on straight commission, and others are a combination of salary and a small commission. It really depends on the agency. As far as tipping goes, it isn't a usual practice, although from time to time it is nice to receive a note of appreciation. Probably the best thing you can do for a TA you are really happy with, is to refer others to her.