For consultants/contractors
Apr 21, 2023, 5:43 pm
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2000
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Which large consultancies and at what level currently have, "Large consultancies generally require business/first class tickets for flights over 4 hours (or even 3 at times) for client work" as a standard policy? Are we talking drones or partners, or something in between. International or Domestic. I can tell you that NONE of the current consultancies currently has such a policy for lower level consultants for domestic travel in the United States, or to put it another way, no client would ever agree to this currently. Specialized person? Perhaps. Partner? Surely. This is not 2007.
Apr 28, 2023, 1:52 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Palm Beach/ New England
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, DL GM, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,392
This is the perfect time to buy fully refundable Y tickets and use the cheapest mileage/ upgrade coupon to upgrade (after printing the receipt showing the Y fare for reimbursement). This is a reasonable solution, as you have a refundable ticket in economy, yet it is a fairly easily confirmed upgrade -- at your own cost (miles, coupons, cash) -- to business class.
I would also stay at a full-service hotel but not a luxury brand. So no Ritz Carlton, Waldorf, nor Four Seasons, but JW Marriott, Hyatt, Conrad by Hilton are OK.
I would also stay at a full-service hotel but not a luxury brand. So no Ritz Carlton, Waldorf, nor Four Seasons, but JW Marriott, Hyatt, Conrad by Hilton are OK.
Apr 28, 2023, 11:56 pm
#20
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one more vote for being proactive and respectful of the client
do some research ahead of time, and present options that identify costs for the *entire* trip, for instance:
do some research ahead of time, and present options that identify costs for the *entire* trip, for instance:
- Airfare (F/J airfare, premium, coach)
- Lodging (full-service, mid-tier)
- Rental car (high-end, full-size, intermediate, compact/economy) or Uber/Lyft (as many trips as necessary: airport to hotel, hotel to/from client site each day, hotel to airport)
May 1, 2023, 9:07 am
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ORD
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Agree with all the good common sense advice here.
I would just ask your client. “Many of my clients stipulate first class for flight over a certain length. Is that an option for me, or should I book coach?”
But it depends on your situation. If you think that would be rocking the boat then there’s your answer.
I would just ask your client. “Many of my clients stipulate first class for flight over a certain length. Is that an option for me, or should I book coach?”
But it depends on your situation. If you think that would be rocking the boat then there’s your answer.