Prices are protected against fare increases only when the ticket has been issued. Avoid checking luggage and board the plane as early as possible to ensure you will find space for carry-ons, particularly in winter months. Even carry-on items get left behind. Leave your business card in your coat pocket, briefcase, etc. to increase the odds of them getting back to you. Combine business trips.
Several stops are generally less costly and less tiring than several trips across country.
Schedule travel to avoid peak airport times and complete all you business in one day to avoid hotel costs. Take advantage when hotels offer free amenities , such as breakfast, and select hotels with free airport shuttles instead of using rental cars. Know your company's policy regarding rental car collision insurance. Refuel a rental car prior to returning it. Use your ATM card rather than travelers' checks for the best exchange rates when traveling internationally.