KANSAS CITY, MO -- A big airline is making waves with travel agents for a charge it wants to add to credit card purchases. That could mean another fee for you to pay.
United Airlines wants some travel agents to begin paying the processing fee for credit card use on July 20th. It's not secret there is a cost for businesses who accept credit card payments. Now, United says travel agents must pay this two to three percent fee.
On an average ticket, it may add up to about 12 dollars, which has travel agents outraged.
They say the consumer will ultimately pay the price, so agents are asking consumers to blast Washington to stop this action before it starts.
Travel agent Dave Wilson of Wilson Travel says this move is a sign of a bigger problem.
"It's a signal to me the airline is desperate for money. We recommend all our clients regardless of airline, but especially United buy travel insurance at this time," Wilson said.
Of course travel insurance has its pros and cons so shop around before you buy.
Industry experts worry if the United plan goes through, other airlines may do the same and there are questions how far this will go.
One week after we published this story, United did e-mail NBC Action News with their response.
