Airline Travel
Average number of airline tickets issued annually: 77,000
Top Air Carriers
American
Continental
Southwest
Travel Patterns
20% of travel reservations are booked 0-6 days prior to departure
24% of travel reservations are booked 7-13 days prior to departure
13% of travel reservations are booked 14-20 or more days prior to departure
20% of travel reservations are booked 20 or more days prior to departure
Travel Destinations
85% of travel is domestic (including Mexico/Canada)
Top Travel Destinations - Domestic
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Chicago
San Diego
Washington, D.C.
Mexico City
Toronto
15% of travel is international
Top Travel Destinations - International
Paris
London
Tokyo
Bangkok
Madrid
Beijing
Average Ticket Price
Domestic travel: $395
International travel: $1471
Average cost per air mile: 19 cents
Airport Parking
Average daily rate: $10.00
Travel Agencies
Alamo Travel
Anthony Travel
Carlson Wagonlit
Corporate Travel
Sun Travel
Online Booking Tools
GetThere/QuickTrip
Southwest Airlines SWABIZ
Travel Agency/Online Reservation Service Fees
Range from $0.00 to $34.00
Car Vendors (state contract)
Advantage
Avis
Enterprise
15,000 rentals annually
Primary Hotel Chains State Contract Hotels
Starwood
Radisson
Last updated 01/09
