Wow, did not think I would get many responses when I posted this topic. I am suprised at how much guidelines vary. And I think my company takes the cake for being the stingy-est. Not suprised though.

Here is why I fly in premium cabins though and have small per diems. Well, for as much as I can say, my company is "directly" related to the travel industry. So there is little to no cost to put me on a plane. I will never complain about riding in first class over the ponds of the world!

However, I am upset that I have to put everything on my own credit card. The reimbursement process takes more than a billing cycle so I end up paying the interest. I am on the road about 120+ nights a year and about at the end of putting up with it. But then, the next day, I am on a plane to a beautiful country/location that has me thinking I have the best job in the company!

Arrggghhhh!!!!