| NCL raises the bar

THE American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has praised Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) for its decision to permanently scrap non-commissionable fares (NCFs) (CW 08 Jan), and is now calling on the rest of the industry to follow suit.

In a statement issued yesterday, the collective describes the removal of NCFs as a trend toward more equitable and fair commission models industry-wide.

“Non-commissionable fares have been one of the most persistent and opaque challenges facing travel advisors,” said Zane Kerby, president & CEO of ASTA.

“NCL’s decision reflects a growing recognition of the value advisors bring to the distribution ecosystem and the need for compensation models that are straightforward and equitable,” he added.

“This is the kind of leadership that moves the industry forward, and ASTA is proud to help unify voices calling for meaningful change.”