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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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If the company is purchasing a ticket for a fired employee, I would be careful about planning to change the ticket or turn it in for a RT or travel in a different cabin. The company could prevent changes without their approval or even try to bill you for half if you make it into a RT.
In these circumstances, I'd just try to get a very convenient and stress free schedule starting from Paris (no train to BCN right after you're cleared to travel) in a very comfortable business class cabin with good service and good IROPs help.
Is getting a large checked baggage allowance a consideration?