American Airlines will start paying travel agents a $2 commission on flights booked directly with airline channels, the Fort Worth-based carrier has announced.
American’s (Nasdaq: AAL) new program marks a shift away from the approach taken by major international airlines, including Lufthansa and British Airways, which charge agents a fee of up to $18 to book directly with airline channels, according to travel industry publication Travel Market Report.
By offering the incentives, American is attempting…