The lowest cost air travel should take precedence over frequent flyer programs. C Stay over one Saturday night. Most discounted air fares require staying over a Saturday night. Compare the cost of hotel and meal expenses of staying Saturday night to the savings in air fare. C Make reservations in advance, most discounted fares are available when purchased several days prior to departure.
C Be flexible in selection of airlines and flight time.
Requests should be made for educational discounts or business traveler's rates. Original itemized hotel receipts are required for reimbursement. However, an exception is made when a conference or workshop is scheduled at a luxury or up scale hotel. C Expenses associated with baggage handling, storage and tips. C Personal phone calls to home from Vassar employees travelling on College business are reimbursed on the basis of one call each day.