A Virgin's Guide to Everything by Lauren McCutcheon

Author:Lauren McCutcheon [MCCUTCHEON, LAUREN]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: SEL000000
ISBN: 9780446543781
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2008-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

The Logistics

Flying. This is just the beginning of your life as a savvy business traveler. Find out which airlines are most prevalent at your airport. Find out which ones fly most often to the places you’ll be going for work and for pleasure, and if your company has a deal with one in particular.

Use this knowledge to sign up to be a frequent flyer, miles member, winged warrior, whatever. Do it now, because not all airlines let you apply used miles to a new account. (By the way, Amtrak has a frequent traveler program, too.)

Then find out what it takes to become an airline’s club member—or whatever it’s called—in order to be allowed behind the doors of its preferred travel lounge. Membership is typically tiered based upon your level of frequent flier status, but is usually priced in the several $100 range. Will your company pay for you to join? If not, and it’s clear that you’ll be logging a significant amount of time in airports, then consider it anyway. These nifty l’il outposts offer perks like faster check-in, preferred upgrades, free coffee, WiFi, newspapers, comfortable chairs, and snacks. Plus, they’re a great place to rub elbows with important people.

Beyond that, you’ll want to book your flight to arrive with a generous enough cushion of time that you can get there, get settled, and perform a little reconnaissance (more on that later).

Don’t assume that just because your company is sending you out of town that you’ll be traveling first-class and four-star all the way. Nor should you automatically suppose you’ll score brownie points by scrimping and saving and sleeping on scratchy sheets and wilted pilllows at a Motel 6. Most large companies have detailed policies about travel perks depending on your rung on the corporate ladder. If your company has a travel agent, take the time to make nice with someone from that office who can inform you of the ins and outs, and maybe finagle an upgrade or two. If you’re on your own for reser vations, read the company’s travel policies on expense limits and reimbursements, and clear your travel plans with your immediate boss before you go.

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