Travel agreements between Airline and Company
Jun 12, 2000, 12:44 pm
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Travel agreements between Airline and Company
I was wondering what companies have what agreements with airlines. Such as discounts, First Class travel, etc, etc.
I've heard that Turner has an agreement with Delta and/or AirTran, giving them a discount and giving executives discount on First Class travel.
Does anyone else know of any agreements between airlines and large corporations?
Thanks,
flyer
I've heard that Turner has an agreement with Delta and/or AirTran, giving them a discount and giving executives discount on First Class travel.
Does anyone else know of any agreements between airlines and large corporations?
Thanks,
flyer
Jun 12, 2000, 1:41 pm
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They are very common. However please note it is standard practice for the corporation to sign a non-disclosure agreement, when executing.
Jun 12, 2000, 3:40 pm
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Originally posted by flyer:
I know these agreements exist, but does anyone know the terms of them? (discounts, upgrades, etc.)
I know these agreements exist, but does anyone know the terms of them? (discounts, upgrades, etc.)
Jun 12, 2000, 4:28 pm
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Flyer, you posted in more than one area of the forum the same question. Can you try and keep them limited to one area ?
Corporate discounts are more the norm than not for large companies.
Corporate discounts are more the norm than not for large companies.
Jun 15, 2000, 12:55 pm
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When my employer went with United as our preferred carrier in '93, United granted Premier Executive status to all Vice Presidents (a consulting firm, so there were lots of VP's!). AVP's got comped as well, but that may only have been to Premier status.
I thought this was real smart of United and the company - nobody could argue that they'd get more bonus miles by continuing to fly their (old) preferred airline. And it really didn't cost United much - those who flew a lot were going to make Premier Executive anyway; those who flew a little would only get a few bonus miles that year. And the following year, elite status was back to how much you flew, not your corporate level.
I thought this was real smart of United and the company - nobody could argue that they'd get more bonus miles by continuing to fly their (old) preferred airline. And it really didn't cost United much - those who flew a lot were going to make Premier Executive anyway; those who flew a little would only get a few bonus miles that year. And the following year, elite status was back to how much you flew, not your corporate level.
Jun 15, 2000, 1:02 pm
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My company did something similar when we went to AA. However, I can fly Y on another airline when the fare is a certain percentage below the AA fare, which is easy to do since I fly where AA does not....
Then we have the guidelines about business class travel.....OK on some airlines, but not on others.
As a rule, I can find a fare on my own for 50% to 60% of the "company deal". The deal only helps during peak travel times when fares are extremely high.
Then we have the guidelines about business class travel.....OK on some airlines, but not on others.
As a rule, I can find a fare on my own for 50% to 60% of the "company deal". The deal only helps during peak travel times when fares are extremely high.