Travel sites, airlines wrangle over fees
roundup Airlines are cutting commissions to online travel sites, which are fighting back by charging fees and making deals.
Orbitz, Air Canada reach agreement
The airline-backed travel site removes a $5 service fee on all round-trip tickets for flights on Air Canada, the company says.
April 4, 2002
Travelocity rolls back fee on United
A $10 service fee imposed on United Airline fares by the online travel site is lifted as the two companies try to make a deal after United says it won't pay commissions to travel agencies.
April 4, 2002
Orbitz charges fees for two airlines
The online travel site tacks on a $5 service fee on tickets for flights on America West Airlines and Air Canada.
April 3, 2002
Travelocity levies fee on United tickets
In response to United Airlines' decision to stop paying commissions, the online travel site charges customers a $10 "service fee" to book flights on United.
March 25, 2002