Employee books ‘cheapest flight’ for boss’s work trip — shocked by HR’s reaction: ‘That’s insane’
An employee followed their company's strict 'cheapest flight' policy when booking a work trip for their boss, selecting a flight with a four-hour layover on a Friday evening. The boss was upset about the inconvenient timing and had to cancel personal plans, prompting a meeting with HR. HR then introduced the idea of using 'best judgment' when booking travel, effectively revising how the policy would be applied.
- ▪The company had a strict policy requiring employees to book the cheapest available flights for work travel.
- ▪The employee booked their boss a flight with a four-hour layover, adhering to the company's cost-saving rule.
- ▪HR called a meeting to discuss using 'best judgment' in travel bookings after the boss was inconvenienced.
- ▪The employee's story, shared on social media, received widespread support and millions of views.
- ▪Commenters noted that policies often change when they affect higher-level employees.
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Travel Employee books ‘cheapest flight’ for boss’s work trip — shocked by HR’s reaction: ‘That’s insane’ By Fabiana Buontempo Published May 3, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET They gave the company a taste of their own HR medicine. Whether or not you agree with a company policy set into place by HR, you unfortunately still have to obey it. That’s what one employee thought they were doing, but quickly learned the hard way that sometimes those same rules are bent when it comes to higher-ups. User @ceraliza took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her recent experience, explaining how she worked at a company with a “strict ‘always pick the cheapest flight’ rule.” Since she once got a slap on the wrist from HR for “spending extra to get home earlier,” she figured that if she has to suffer on a cheap,…
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