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Gauging the best time to sell your agencyAn agency had a great year, but the owner wants to retire. Is now the time to sell?

Voicing concerns about the DOT's refund ruleAnswering additional questions about the DOT's proposed airline refund rule.

Questions and answers about the DOT's refund rule for agenciesI understand that, under the DOT's proposed rule, agencies would be responsible for making refunds when the airline cancels or...

Meeting the 'reasonable care' thresholdA hacker issued airline tickets on your GDS. How do you prove you were "exercising reasonable care"?

My GDS was hacked. What do I do now?You have to notify ARC and file a report with the local police. You should also void and refund the tickets so they cannot be...

The DOT wants agencies on hook for air refundsIn a nutshell, the DOT is proposing that travel agencies be responsible -- equally with the airline -- for making refunds when...

Here's how to add a credit card surchargeCan advisors add a surcharge to cover credit card fees? Yes … with several caveats.

Hiring travel agents? Look closely at previous employment contractsComplete prohibitions on working for a competitor are quite unusual in employment contracts for travel advisors.

You can still get federal pandemic reliefThere is more federal assistance available, even if you've used PPP funds.

Airlines' woes call for a liability disclaimerWith airline delays and cancellations rampant, it's time to check your agency's disclaimer.

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