Freeport Technologies
Travel Booking Guidelines
Purpose
This summary provides guidelines for travelers and employees coordinating
travel on behalf of Freeport Technologies. All travel-related
services (airline, hotel, and rental car) must be arranged through
our designated agency, Travel-On. Additional guidelines are contained
in the Company Travel Policy.
All traveling employees should familiarize themselves with this updated
document.
Profiles, Approvals, and ReservationsAll air, rail,
car, and hotel reservations for Freeport Technologies employees,
including en route changes, must be booked through the travel office.
- Traveler Profile Form is now available and should be completed prior
to requesting services.
- Modes of communication: Phone, Email, Fax, and Online
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, EST, Weekdays
Phone: 240-387-4054/ 877-656-3223
E-mail: travelon3@tvlon.com
Fax: 240-387-4058
Online: http://www.tvlon.com/freeport (This
site will include numerous helpful links - your comments and suggestions
are welcome as we build a custom traveler resource directory.)
- Tickets will not be issued unless formally confirmed by the traveler.
- It is suggested that non-emergency and simple, round-trip domestic
air travel arrangements be booked via Travel
Request Form.
- Ticket exchanges, car/hotel reservations only, complex journeys, and
international travel should be booked directly with a Travel-On consultant.
- If attending a conference or meeting, please advise the Travel-On consultant
so they can confirm the best market or negotiated airline and hotel rate
for you. Also, request instructions on any special ground transportation
arrangements.
Emergency/En Route Reservation Changes & After Hours Assistance
- During normal business hours please call 240-387-4054 or 877-656-3223
for emergencies and en route changes.
- For after-hours emergencies and en route changes, travelers should
call the 24-hour, toll-free emergency service number listed on their itinerary:
1-877-858-3254, Code 16XL - Travel-On / Freeport Technologies.
- All other after-hours non-emergency requests should be submitted via
e-mail or online for action next business day.
Planning, Ticketing, and Confirmation
- The travel agency will issue electronic or paper tickets, as
required.
- On request, the travel agency will e-mail or fax flight options
and fares for trip planning purposes.
- Itinerary confirmations will be e-mailed or faxed to the traveler/arranger
as soon as the reservation has been verified and processed by
the travel agent and/or the ticketing airline.
- Travelers/arrangers are responsible for examining all travel
documents to make sure they agree with travel plans. For discrepancies,
notify a Travel-On consultant immediately.
- Passport, visa, and inoculations information will be available
online.
- For cancelled, unused, voided, lost or stolen airline tickets,
please contact the travel agency for assistance.
Hotel Guarantee Procedures
- All hotel reservations will be "guaranteed for late arrival"
to your individual card unless requested otherwise.
- Please review your invoice for cancellation notification/hotel
terms.
- To cancel or change your reservation, travelers should contact
Travel-On immediately to avoid unnecessary charges. They will
retain cancellation numbers, contact names, etc. in the event
of a "no show" bill.
Rental Car Procedures
- When renting a vehicle, you should decline the various insurance
coverages, including the collision damage waiver for domestic
rentals only. When renting abroad, you should purchase the collision
coverage.
- Return rental vehicle with a full tank of gas to avoid inflated
refueling charges.
- In case of an accident, contact the rental company, Freeport Technologies legal department, and local authorities, as
required.
Pricing
TRADITIONAL, FULL-SERVICE RESERVATIONS: $37(domestic/international) per transaction (effective September 12, 2011)
- “Transaction” means an actual airline or train ticket generated
by Travel-On for a client.
- Reservations that are cancelled before a ticket is issued are
not considered a transaction.
- Tickets that are issued, but are then voided prior to close
of next business day of the same week, will be considered a transaction.
- Tickets that are issued and are later refunded in whole or
in part will be considered a transaction.
- There is no fee for hotel/car only reservations where no air
travel is required.
- There is no fee for changes to travel, unless a new ticket
is required.
Your support and input as
we develop a highly responsive travel service operation are appreciated!
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