Travel Planning & Itinerary Management Skill

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive best practices for planning efficient business travel, balancing cost, convenience, and traveler productivity. It streamlines flight and hotel selection, ensures corporate policy compliance, and builds in risk management, reducing stress and saving time for both planners and travelers.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Flight Selection & Optimization: Guides on prioritizing flights based on policy, timing, safety, and loyalty programs, with decision trees for direct vs. connection flights and layover guidelines.
• Hotel Selection & Optimization: Provides a framework for choosing hotels based on proximity to meetings, safety, amenities, and budget, with strategies for rate optimization.
• Itinerary Management: Details how to create comprehensive itineraries including all segments, contact info, and contingency plans.
• Use Case: An executive needs to travel for a critical client meeting. This Skill helps the planner select the optimal flight (direct, reasonable hours), book a hotel close to the meeting venue within budget, and create a detailed itinerary with all necessary contacts and backup options, ensuring a smooth and productive trip.

Quick Start

Example: Layover Time Guidelines

Domestic Connections (same airline): 60 min minimum, 90 min recommended

International Connections (same airline): 90 min minimum, 120 min recommended

Add 15-30 min for terminal changes or large hubs.