Why can a travel agency issue a cheaper airfare than the same ticket price online?

May 25th, 2010 | by admin |
zilch asked:


I searched the international airfare online. Some websites show the cheap airfare. But, the total price after adding the tax and fees will have no much difference on all websites. I called a local travel agency for the same ticket. It can be lower than about $150. Why can the travel agency issue the cheaper airfare than the same ticket price online? Is it possible to know the invoice airline ticket price?

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