You've been subpoena'd or arrested? I can't understand how it can be a criminal violation to refuse to take an unreasonable risk to health.

To Daniel, I've never had a good meal in coach. It just doesn't happen. And the employer who refuses to buy a business class ticket for travel of 30 hours of duration is not going to grant an entire week of vacation either. Jerky employers are jerky employers to the bone.

I vote the guy should look for another job!