Executive Assistants spend a good amount of time making travel arrangements for the people they support. This is also true for Admin Assistants in many firms. Sometimes the travel calls for crazy routes with frequent international stops, last minute flight change, upgrades, refunds, and cancellations. In that case it is usually a good practice to enlist the services of a great travel agency. I have found this very useful in getting better rates and service. I have also listed some links I frequently use while booking flights (domestic & international) and hotels. I think these travel tips should definitely be in every Executive Assistants / Administrative Assistants tool box!
Spotnana
This agency deals only in business and first class. Very handy site if your boss or even you travel international and want a competitive rate. They will give the best possible rates for as many airlines as you prefer. The site is not live yet, but on filing the contact form someone contacts you the same day.
Plaza Travel
I have been using the service of this agency of a long time now. Great service, great rates, great response time! Definitely worth a try.
Magellan Vacations
http://www.magellanvacations.com/
This travel agency specializes in luxury hotels. I cannot stress how good this site is if you or your boss travel in style. The rates are almost always very competitive and the agents always try to get the hotel to give free upgrades.
Seat Guru
Booked a flight and uncertain of what seat to pick? Let seat guru do the job. Seating charts of pretty much all the major airlines. Find the best seats before you fly.
Some other sites I frequently visit are Kayak, Priceline and Southwest for great rates. Hopefully the above travel tips will help you, as they have helped me. All in all the above are definitely worth a shot.
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