Originally Posted by
Crazy Canuck
I once found a coach ticket direct to Asia that was the same price as the gateway flight and a hotel. I convinced them to buy it for me (it was from an alternate location) and that saved me a day at home. 10 hours to NRT in coach will work wonders....
Except that it undercuts the whole biz or better requirement for international DHs. Coming home from Asia, you can waive whatever you want to get home early. But be careful about making special arrangements going to work. At the least, run stuff like that past the Travel Committee first.