A traditional retail travel agent typically earns a standard commission ranging from 10% to 15% on accommodation, cruise bookings, and packaged tours, while airline ticket bookings yield significantly lower flat override fees or zero commission. On a standard $10,000 leisure trip heavily weighted toward hotels, organized excursions, and cruises, an agent can generally anticipate gross commission revenues between $1,000 and $1,500, from which their host agency or travel network deducts a predetermined split percentage.