No, not all bookings require cost comparisons. However, cost comparisons must be documented in certain common scenarios, including but not limited to:

• When personal travel is combined with a Georgia Tech business trip. A cost comparison showing the fare with and without personal travel must be requested and documented prior to booking.
• When a higher-class airfare is selected and it does not meet policy requirements.
• When a higher-class airfare is selected due to no availability. Example: no lower-cost options are available that meet the travel needs.
• When the origin and return locations do not match. Example: Trip originates in Spain, travels to Atlanta, and returns to Costa Rica.

NOTE: When cost comparison requirements apply, these are required to be included within the Expense Reports along with an itemized airfare receipt. Only the most cost-effective airfare will be reimbursed.