Travel Information and Guidelines
Automobile Travel:
Each delegate is to make own travel arrangements.
For those traveling by automobile, the reimbursement rate is 27.5 cents per mile.
Mileage will be reimbursed on the basis of the shortest driving distance between home of the delegate and the site of the Conference.
There will be no reimbursement for delegates living within 75 miles of Corpus Christi.
Delegates living within 500 miles of Corpus Christi will be reimbursed for air travel if it is less expensive than automobile travel.
Lodging, meals or other expenses in route will not be reimbursed.
Air Travel:
Air travel is to be arranged by April 16, 2004.
Each delegate is to make own travel arrangements.
Air Travel will only be reimbursed for the least expensive fare available through the specified deadline above.
Since travel agencies attach anywhere from $25-$35 dollars additional to the cost of a ticket, we are not utilizing the services of a Travel Agency.
Southwest Airlines no longer has a Group & Meetings Service; however, may have fares that are comparable or less expensive without a discount. You would be reimbursed the cost of the flight after presenting an original receipt.
American Airlines Group & Meeting Services has agreed to grant discounts to delegates and to direct bill the Jurisdiction for the cost of your ticket.
The number to call for reservations is: 1-800-433-1790
The Authorization Number is: A1474AQ - You must give the authorization number to receive the discount.
If a delegation of at least 10 (ten) can depart from the same location and at the same time, there is usually a significant savings.
Indicate if you are 62 years of age or older for senior fare discounts.
All states within the Jurisdiction are eligible for "Zone Fares." Inquire to see if it is less expensive.
Mail the completed Travel Itinerary Form by April 21, 2004, to the South Central Jurisdiction Office at: 4849 Greenville Avenue Suite 1545; Dallas, TX 75206, or email the information to the office at: scjumc@sbcglobal.net