TRAVEL FORECAST

2012

q POLICIES

Corporate Travel

In 2011, more corporations

have addressed ancillary fees in their travel policies as

airlines continue to introduce extra fees.

In general, most companies are reimbursing travelers

for their first checked

bag. However, the survey showed a

16%

drop in companies

that reimburse travelers for a second bag. Companies reimbursing for on-board food and beverage and Wi-Fi increased by

13% 20%

& respectively. 4 SOURCE:

GetThere 2011 Corporate Travel Benchmark Survey (www.getthere.com)

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Domestic and InternationalAirfare Jumped7%in 2010compared to 2009

DomesticAverage Airfare Paid

2007 2008 2009 2010

pcmaconvene November 2011

$230 $246 $216 $231

InternationalAverage Airfare Paid

$1,836 $1,955 $1,675 $1,795

5 SOURCE:

American Express Business TravelMonitor

(www.american express.com /businesstravel)

/ 7%($22) 1972

TaxBiteon$300One-Stop Domestic RoundTrip

Growing Governmental Take Leaves Less Revenue for Carriers Tax Airfare 13%($38) 1992 SOURCE: Air Transport Association (www.airlines.org) Airfare Sample itinerary

assumes one-stop domestic round trip with maximum passenger facility charge (PFC) per airport;

$300 total price includes taxes and fees.

20%($61) 2011 Airfare

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