Found: Good direct flights for this trip

CaraBethPCaraBethP
in Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

Hello- We are doing this trip in July 2026. A very recent Tauck trip to Australia/NZ made me a believer in trying to find direct flights with no connections (outside the USA). I found a United direct flight (Dreamliner) from EWR to JNB (flying AirLink to VFA) and a return flight from CPT to IAD. I also wanted to comment that I use the travel agency Pavlus. If you allow them to book both your Tauck trip and your flights they give you a rebate. On that recent Aus/NZ trip our rebate was nearly $3k.

Comments

  • BritishBritish

    CaraBeth, did you do independent research for the flight prices before booking with Pavlus? Did they offer a better price for the flight?

  • OurTravels34OurTravels34

    I think Tauck will also remunerate Pavlus. A long time ago when I traveled with another company on a cruise, my travel agent accidently sent me what money they received per per person. It was a significant amount. One hand washes the other.

  • maximgrmaximgr
    edited November 28

    CaraBeth, do you mind sharing the percentage of the rebate?

  • AZCreekerAZCreeker

    Tauck pays a commission to any travel agent that books with them. I think the amount starts at 10% and increases depending on how much that TA books with Tauck annually.

  • SandmanSandman

    I have been told by my TA who booked our last Tauck tours that the most she could rebate was a $300 gift card when we returned. Does Pavius rebate more on Tauck only booking?

Sign In or Register to comment.