Travel is back, but competition is brutal. Traditional commissions on flights and hotels are shrinking every year. The winners in 2025 aren’t those selling the cheapest tickets — they’re the ones stacking high-margin revenue streams.
Here are 10 profit engines every modern travel agency should tap into:
1. Travel Insurance
Margins on insurance can be higher than flights themselves. With embedded WL or affiliate tools, you earn on every policy.
2. eSIM & Connectivity
Every traveler needs data. eSIM partners like Airalo let you earn commission on global data packages. Low effort, high volume.
3. Airport Transfers
Shuttles, taxis, private cars — transfers are essential, yet often forgotten. Commission % is far better than flights.
4. Tours & Activities
Platforms like GetYourGuide, Tiqets, and Viator give you instant access to thousands of bookable experiences worldwide.
5. Premium Seating & Add-ons
Seat selection, baggage, lounge passes — airlines monetize extras, and so should you.
6. Hotel Upsells
Instead of just selling a night, promote late checkouts, upgrades, and bundled packages. More value = more commission.
7. Flight Compensation
EU261 claims can return €600 per passenger. By embedding compensation partners, you turn disruptions into profit.
8. Car Rentals & Mobility
Cars, scooters, and micro-mobility services — all growing fast with generous commissions.
9. Subscription Models
Offer VIP memberships with perks: travel alerts, free changes, exclusive deals. Recurring income = stability.
10. AI-Powered Itineraries
Sell curated weekend plans, personalized trips, or AI itineraries. Value beats price every time.
Why This Matters
Margins on flights = razor thin. Margins on add-ons = 10x higher.
The smartest agencies in 2025 aren’t selling “tickets” — they’re building ecosystems of revenue.