AAA travel agents typically earn their income through commissions generated from the sales they make on travel bookings such as flights, hotels, cruises, and vacation packages. The commission payout structure is tiered, meaning that agents start earning a standard percentage—usually around 70% of the commission earned from each sale—and can increase their percentage up to 90% as they achieve higher sales targets or performance milestones. Payments are usually made on a monthly basis, providing agents with a steady income stream. This tiered system incentivizes agents to increase their sales volume, rewarding higher performers with a greater share of the commissions they generate, which can significantly enhance their overall earnings.