Travel Booking

• Airlines: Prefer designated carriers for each route; economy only unless flight >6 hours (premium economy allowed).
• Hotels: Use preferred chain list (see references/TRAVEL_FAQ.md); max $250/night standard cities, $350/night high-cost.
• Rental: Compact/standard unless 3+ travelers or equipment need; no luxury/sport.

Booking Process

1. Get trip purpose and dates approved (manager if >$500 total estimated cost).
2. Book via approved channel; use template for request: assets/travel-request-template.md.
3. Attach approval (email or system) if required per table above.
4. Changes/cancellations: same approval level as original; non-refundable only if savings >20% and approved.
5. For policy questions, see references/TRAVEL_FAQ.md. Answers must be based on this document and the FAQ.

Policy Rules

• Personal travel combined with business: only business segments reimbursable; document split.
• Loyalty points: personal use; do not use for upgrades on company-paid travel without written approval.
• Last-minute booking (<7 days): requires manager justification; may require VP if >$1,200.
• For detailed Q&A (upgrades, cancellations, per diem, non-standard cities), use the FAQ: references/TRAVEL_FAQ.md.