ASTA Hosting Town Hall After Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates Non-Commissionable Fares

Image: Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel.
Image: Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel.
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 12:35 PM ET, Thu January 8, 2026

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) will host a live virtual town hall to discuss Norwegian Cruise Line's recent decision to eliminate non-commissionable fares.

Moderated by ASTA's Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications, Michael Schottey, the event will take place on Friday, January 16, at 1 p.m. ET and feature insights from John Chernesky, Senior Vice President, North American Sales for Norwegian Cruise Line.

Travel advisors, who can click here to register, will also have the chance to ask questions during a special Q&A session.

"Fewer industry practices are more frustrating to travel advisors than NCFs. ASTA will publish an ‘effective commission rate’ white paper in 2026 to help our travel advisor members understand the impact this hidden tax has on their businesses," ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby said in a statement.

"ASTA applauds NCL’s decision to rescind NCFs. We hope more cruise lines follow their lead, and look forward to a day when, industry wide, the stated commission rate is the actual commission rate. Bravo, NCL," Kerby added.


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Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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